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'We shouldn't have to yell and punish them': Grandparents forced to raise kids
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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.
Pete McKenzie: We already know how to control cannabis use
Comment: Tobacco has shown the way to reduce consumption, so let's roll with it.
Scribe six months clean and eyeing comeback
'Not Many' rapper credits rehab with helping him get his mind right.
Suicide by cop? Desperate man claims he goaded officers into shooting him
Accused had been "in the full expectation the police would shoot back ... and kill him".
'Concoction of chemicals' warning: Man suffers seizure in bar
Bar patron was taken outside by friends and became unresponsive.
Childcare teacher censured for growing dope
Teacher did not disclose cannabis charge when she applied for registration.
Alcohol causes more harm than cannabis, says addiction expert
The political focus on cannabis reform is drowning out debate on the bigger problem.
'Legs aren't working': Girl's fatal error that caused drug death
Inquest into festival drug deaths has revealed the split-second decision made by teen.
International drug conspiracy: Four jailed in relation to offending
The Crown alleged someone inside postal services, perhaps even Customs, was helping.
Jarrod Gilbert: Meth policy poor with a capital P
COMMENT: Simple solutions do not address crime. Yet we fall for them all the time.
Punches and death threats - a GP's journey in treating addicts
Mount doctor is one of a handful of GPs in NZ who treat those with dependency issues.
Inside the Mob: How one gang chapter is trying to rid itself of meth
'It could ruin us. The last 36 years is just going to go down the drain.'
Historic sentence: Meth addicts get home detention
Burglars stole $250,000 from one drugs "safe house." Police took $270,000 from another.
Four Square sells 3.8 tonnes of poppy seeds, loses liquor license
Difficult to escape the impression they are being used for 'psychoactive properties'
Landlord sets up camera, busts Auckland meth cooks coming day and night
Damage by a tenant was so bad they had to take out a mortgage to pay for the cleanup.
McLaren Falls death: Offender has jail term quashed
Woman jailed in relation to gang killing has sentence quashed due to unfair court report.
Aussie city with world's highest meth use
A study has identified one Aussie city as the world's methamphetamine hotspot.
Wasted: Drug testing shows Kiwis using $8.9 million in illicit substances each week
What drugs are Kiwis using, and how much? New wastewater testing results reveal all.