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'Low-level' drug importer jailed
A Queenstown roofer has been jailed for his part in an international drug smuggling operation.
Cheap killer showing up at NZ parties
A new party drug linked to deaths in Europe has made its way to New Zealand.
School's drug test 'torture'
Two teenagers forced to take drug tests at their high school deserve apologies for their inappropriate and unfair treatment, say their parents.
UN watchdog sounds alert on date-rape drugs
Narcotics body says Governments need to act fast to limit access to sedatives used by sex predators.
Pilots under official surveillance for drink, drug problems
NZ's aviation watchdog says it has some airline pilots under surveillance for alcohol or drug abuse, but can't say how many, or whether they still fly.
Model faces long jail term
A model and former Auckland rugby cheerleader is facing a lengthy stint behind bars after being convicted of buying and selling P from a drug "supermarket".
Close Up staff investigated over marijuana claims
TVNZ staff under investigation for marijuana use tried to get photos taken during a smoking session deleted, according to people at the gathering.
TVNZ probes claim staff used cannabis
Television New Zealand is investigating an allegation that staff smoked cannabis at Waitangi celebrations.