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Legal party pill behind brain scare say doctors
A 21-year-old has suffered a brain haemorrhage after taking two tablets of a legal party pill.
Cocaine smugglers 'targeting NZ'
A South American drug syndicate appears to be targeting New Zealand, with the amount of seized cocaine this year increasing more than 10-fold on two years ago, says Customs.
Army's ecstasy scandal
Two trainee officers at Linton Army Camp were caught with a haul of 210 ecstasy tablets.
Cocaine seizures 'tip of iceberg'
Cocaine has become the trendy drug of choice and the the number of smugglers from South America caught at the border is rising.
Berlusconi's days as PM may be numbered
A crucial parliamentary confidence vote is coming up in Italy.
Parents 'put teens into sex work'
Teenagers in South Auckland are being sent to work as prostitutes by their parents to pay for drugs, says a councillor.
'Give me a fair go,' says AC/DC drummer
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd believes he is being treated unfairly after being convicted yesterday for possessing 27 grams of cannabis.
AC/DC drummer convicted of drug possession
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has lost his bid to escape a criminal conviction for cannabis possession in Tauranga District Court.
Killer Beez drug dealers locked up
Three men have been jailed for their part in a south Auckland drug ring run by the notorious Killer Beez gang.