3kg of P, thousands in cash recovered after warrants executed in Canterbury
Two men, aged 31 and 39, have been arrested and will appear in court today.
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Locked down and loaded: Police raid nets firearms and methamphetamine
Police target illicit drug trade during lockdown in a raid near Nelson.
Elderly in Mexico receive aid boxes stamped with El Chapo's picture
The daughter of Mexican drug “El Chapo” is handing out aid boxes via her clothing brand El Chapo 701 with the name and picture of her father to elderly people in Mexico. Video / AP
Kiwi boss' warning: Why drugs in sport could explode
The Covid-19 pandemic is creating an unprecedented opportunity for sport's drug cheats.
'That's a huge f***ing cat': Seth Rogen live-tweets Cats while high
The star has some stoned musings on the much-maligned movie.
Why New Zealand is on the brink of more heroin overdoses
"Our health system is not equipped to deal with it," expert warns.
Jail sentence for home invasion was right, Appeal Court rules
"Try going to the police about this or try to stop me and I'll cut you," he told victim.
'Get-rich-quick scheme': Mosgiel man jailed on Ecstasy import charge
Blocks of class-B crystals were concealed in a plastic pond filter.
$16k excuse: Tenants' shock claim over positive meth test
Property tests positive for meth, tenants blame furniture.
Why the pro-cannabis vote is being rolled
Comment: Arguments for legalising cannabis keep failing to pass the laugh test.
8-year-old 'high on drugs' in resort town
'Where are mum and dad?' asks senior council figure.
Third of middle-aged Kiwis have tried meth, study suggests
Twenty-eight per cent used meth at least once between the ages of 18 and 35.
Party death 'still fresh in students' minds', influencing behaviour
Sophia Crestani's death is having an impact on the way students are partying.
High-profile businessman jailed for part in meth ring
Businessman was sentenced to jail for his part in a methamphetamine supply ring.
Renae Lawrence begs for five Bali 9 mules' release
Freed Bali 9 drug mule Renae Lawrence is begging Indonesia to release remaining smugglers.
'Zombie' cocktail: Why are drug-makers mixing these two chemicals?
Drug-makers are mixing a "zombie" chemical with a throw-back to NZ's party pill era. Why?
'Risk of re-offending': Reason Czech drug-smuggler denied parole
Drug dealing kickboxer denied parole again - and now we can tell you why,.
'We shouldn't have to yell and punish them': Grandparents forced to raise kids
How to change a life: Variety needs sponsors for underprivileged Kiwi children.
Ten people arrested, $5 million of drugs seized in Operation Mystic
Ten people arrested, $5 million of drugs seized in Operation Mystic. Video / Auckland City District Police
NZ's drug shame: 1.7 tonnes of meth seized in 2019
More meth seized in 2019 than any other year, but price of drug plummets to record low.
Police stumble across massive cannabis operation, seize 1100 plants and $800k
The surprise find takes out a major source of weed for Auckland and Manawatū.
'Nasty little drug' not seen by New Year drug testers
"We've had not seen anywhere near as much n-ethylpentylone as we were expecting to see."
Three doses in one pill: Warning over super-strong drugs in NZ this summer
"Users are advised that the only way to guarantee safety is to not take them."
New twist in Mexico family massacre
Authorities have arrested a municipal police chief for suspected links to the killings.
Harness racing star 'took party drugs to keep up with daily grind'
Arrest was "by-product" of race-fixing probe.
'Very red' eyes: Childcare teachers had cannabis in their systems while at work
One turned up with bloodshot eyes.
'Good came out of tragedy': Victim's son welcomes roadside drug testing
Ora Keene, 84, was one of seven people killed in a 2018 crash caused by a drugged driver.
Govt to fund research on music-fest drug testing
Researchers will follow a drug-testing group to see if it keeps people safe at festivals.
Govt to give police roadside drug testing powers
The new rules will mean 'if you take drugs and drive, you will be caught'.
Police bust nets $400K of methamphetamine
"We will take every opportunity to prevent the harm caused by this drug," police say.
Student sentenced for his 'easy money' scheme
A 'few clicks' of the keys on a computer and wait for the money to roll in, court told.
Michael J Armstrong: NZ can learn from Canada's cannabis experience
Comment: Canada made recreational use legal in October 2018. Here's what happened.
Audrey Young: Why election 2020 is going to be ugly
The cannabis referendum is likely become more enmeshed in party politics than euthanasia.