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Call for synthetic-cannabis controls

Drug control groups want a tightening of laws relating to synthetic cannabis products.

Ex-dealer opens rehab

A former drug addict who was convicted of smuggling ecstasy into New Zealand has opened a $560-a-day clinic in one of Auckland's swankiest suburbs.

Prison visitors facing drug smuggling charges

Two prisoners' mothers and a girlfriend are facing criminal charges, after trying to smuggle drugs.

The fast and furious crime wave that costs us $100 million a year

The <i>Weekend Herald</i> delves into the underworld of car theft and discovers a thriving multimillion dollar industry.

Rise in underage prostitutes working Auckland streets

Police say increasing numbers of girls as young as 12 are working as prostitutes in Auckland's city centre.

Gun seized in drug raids

Canterbury police storm P labs

Secret labs and more arrests point to growing drug problem

Ominous signs point to the fact that heroin and cocaine may be making a comeback in Australia.

Police freeze cash, $1m home

Police have frozen a $1m home and nearly $190,000 belonging to the man who runs the Switched On Gardener.

<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Fergie should try drug dealing

It's been a rough week for two grand institutions, writes Paul Thomas.

Bus driver accused of drug driving

Taiwan moves to stop P trade

Air pistol and cannabis found in college student's backpack

Casualties mount in bloody Jamaican stand-off

More than 30 killed as government steps up hunt for former ally Christopher Coke.

Mongrel Mob pair admit 57 charges

Cannabis-case bail change spares 'little old grandma'

Newlyweds recruited to smuggle in drugs

Young Taiwanese honeymooners are being used to carry drug parcels into NZ, says a local tour operator.

13-year-old tells jury she was raped in reserve