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Kiwi researchers are developing a strong, anaesthetic as an opioid alternative
Fergie opens up about her crystal meth addiction
She suffered psychosis and believed the FBI was tracking her.
Operation Summer: Police to keep eye on party-goers
Police have launched an operation to combat booze-fuelled violence in Auckland this summer
Kiwi died in Oz detention centre after fight
The death of a Kiwi in an Australian detention centre was caused in part by a fight.
Outrage over Mobster's vile Facebook video
Mongrel Mobster receives backlash over shocking video.
Levin man arrested on synthetic drugs charges
A man has been arrested in relation to supplying synthetic drugs in Levin.
Brazilian caught with 3kg of coke in suitcase
The cocaine found in his suitcase lining is estimated to be worth $1.3 million.
Police combat synthetic drugs in Wellington region
Kapiti police are calling for the community to take action against synthetic drugs.
Five in hospital after smoking synthetics
At least five people are reportedly in Wellington Hospital after smoking synthetic drugs.
Five surprises when a nation decriminalised all drugs
All drugs are decriminalised. That includes weed, cocaine, heroin, everything.
Meth: The filthy secret that becomes a demon
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Drug bust shows cartels keen on cocaine market
High cocaine prices make New Zealand an attractive market for drug cartels, officials say.
The killer drug epidemic sweeping the UK
Why we should take notice of the new killer drug epidemic sweeping the UK.
Would decriminalising cannabis make it safer?
This is a change to the stand we have adopted in the so-called war on drugs.
Rose Renton facing cannabis charges
Medical cannabis campaigner Rose Renton faces a hefty sentence if convicted.
Heroin addict comes clean after viral video
Heroin addict came clean after video of himself shocked the world.
'I got two overdoses and two babies in the back'
Shocking bodycam footage shows two heroin addict mums passed out in SUV with two infants
Marchers urge end to 'evil demon'
Marchers share their stories: 'I watched meth destroy my family for 22 years'
Spice-smoking inmate reacts to 'zombie' drug
Inmates held him down so wardens wouldn't hear as he convulsed from side effects of Spice
Man accused of supplying family with fatal synthetics
A man accused of supplying two fatal doses of synthetic drugs has appeared in court today.
Czech jailed for smuggling 20kg of meth into NZ
A man who tried to smuggle 20kg of P into New Zealand has been sent to jail for 17 years.
Feds catch notorious dark web drug kingpin
Dark-web drug kingpin nabbed by US agents on his way to beard-growing competition.
Cops use 'poison pie' to teach youths about synthetics
West Auckland police have taken a food-themed approach to teaching youths about 'synnies'.
Evidence of 'cannabis drought': study
Methamphetamine is easier to get and cheaper.
'Zombie' drug: 148 cases in 7 NZ hospitals
At least 148 people have been treated in hospitals after using synthetic drugs.
Young mum, cousin latest drug deaths
A man has been charged with supplying fatal doses of synthetic drugs to two relatives.
The 'bad dream' death of Isaiah Neil
Baby left to die in a hot car while his mum and grandma used drugs, reports Jared Savage.
Synthetic cannabis: Child was 'critical'
Three Porirua children from the same family were taken to hospital earlier this month.
Kiwi woman - from addict to dealer: 'Karma will get me'
A woman who sold synthetics to fund her own addiction has spoken out.
Police seize $1.5m worth of synthetic drugs
Police arrested three in connection with synthetic drugs linked to recent deaths.
22yo promised he wouldn't use, hours later he was dead
The parents of man who died after using synthetic cannabis have shared his story.
Checkmate for prison drug smuggler
Cannabis oil and marijuana were found in a chess set brought into Manawatu Prison today.