A man has been charged with attempting to smuggle almost 200kg of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $176 million, into New Zealand.

As a nationwide opioid epidemic raged, DEA investigators went after companies distributing millions of highly addictive pills. Then, their cases ground to a halt.

The streets are 'eerily quiet', but the success of gang Tribal Huk's ultimatum is in dispute.

Two women from high-profile fractured relationships have found solace with Destiny Church.

An Australian rugby player's meth addiction does not explain his attempt to rape a six-year-old boy, prosecutors have told a US judge, as sentencing nears.

The leader of a methamphetamine importation ring - run from his prison cell - has been jailed.

COMMENT: Can vigilantism be condoned in the fight against scourge of meth?

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Prime Minister John Key has today announced an extra $15 million seized from criminals will be invested in anti-drug initiatives.

A woman who stole 300 pieces of mail to get money for her meth habit dodged a prison sentence in court today.

Police executing a search warrant this morning discovered more than 40 cannabis plants and a large amount of methamphetamine items.

Authorities and health officials across the US are beginning to name their victims as the rates of opiate use across the country reaches new heights.

Source: Facebook: Courtland Garner. Warning: contains disturbing images associated with drug use.

New Zealand is facing a "second wave" of a dangerous methamphetamine problem as the illicit drug becomes cheaper and more readily available.

Successful New Zealand fashion designer, Kharl WiRepa from Rotorua opens up about his life before and after his addiction to meth. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Drug detection dogs patrolling domestic terminals are a step closer to becoming a reality.

Pro-cannabis campaigners this afternoon gathered outside police stations around the country to call for a moratorium on the arrest and prosecution of users.

At least 50 babies exposed to P in the womb are born at Auckland City Hospital every year - a figure touted to be the "tip of the iceberg".

There could be 31.9 million adults now using marijuana - with 8.4 million of them using it a lot.

A student is held in custody after being charged with possession of amphetamine and steroids while on bail awaiting trial for other drugs charges.

Former ice addicts are visiting schools to tell children aged just seven years old about their experiences with crystal methamphetamine.

Police seized 3-4kg of methamphetamine including 1kg of crystallised P in a glass pot.

Exclusive: The Government looks set to introduce a new testing regime to catch drug-impaired drivers and prevent more carnage on our roads.

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COMMENT: The deeper I delve into the issue, however, the more I am struck by just how frightening the consequences of prohibition are.

The father of Oscar-winning actor Heath Ledger is coming to New Zealand to campaign against the misuse of prescription drugs.

The Prime Minister is unmoved by a poll for the Drug Foundation showing most New Zealanders now support legalising, or at least decriminalising, cannabis.

COMMENT: Latest poll suggests more Kiwis favour legalising cannabis use, rather than just decriminalising it. Why don't our politicians get the message?

EXCLUSIVE: A new poll ahead of a review of the law around possession of cannabis for personal use suggests there is public appetite for reform.