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.

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.

Chantix has now played a crucial role in a second violent crime as a man was found not criminally responsible for shooting his wife in the neck.

COMMENT: There's been a lot discussed about all the problems P smoking brings, but what about the real cost to the owners of these properties?

The author of the report which exposed Russian state-sponsored doping ahead of the Olympics has slammed the IOC for misrepresenting his findings.

Drug testing comes in - student enrolments drop.

A Treasury official suggested the Government could save more than $500 million a year legalising the popular drug.

Russia and her allies have started a fightback to stay in the Rio Olympics after the sensational disclosures about a state-directed doping programme.

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The systemic Russian doping scandal is not deterring two of the country's Paralympic champions from defending their titles at Rio.

Russia run a state-sponsored doping programme at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, that’s according to a report out today. Prime Minister John Key says he can't say if he brought up the case of a New Zealander convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia with its president.

The principal of one of Auckland's top colleges has urged parents not to smoke cannabis in front of their children.

Giving up alcohol or smoking could soon be much easier - by using a brain implant which stops cravings.