Roadside drug testing still a priority for Government: Transport Minister
Simeon Brown says the coalition has plans to introduce new legislation this year.
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Inside the fentanyl trade powering the world’s deadliest drug crisis
Times: Last year the drug killed more young Americans than car accidents or guns.
'Lie': Mum thought her son died from overdose until she saw police footage
Karen Goodwin trusted the police and paramedics were there to help her son.
'It breaks your heart': Dad's anguish after kicking out meth addict son
'His addiction destroyed the vibe in our home.'
From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison
Police caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.
Auckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detention
Poa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.
Child killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of Appeal
The toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.
Almost 200kg of meth from USA prevented from entering NZ and Australia
Five people have been arrested in the United States.
'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip
Keely-Shaye Albert had never held a licence and was driving on a private road.
‘My daughter nearly died’: Mum of addict shares harrowing details of meth ordeal
It is estimated 19 people are affected by one person’s use of the drug.
Volume of cocaine consumed in NZ jumps more than 90 per cent
There has also been a tenfold increase in people in their 60s and 70s using cannabis.
Duo claims MMA-trained intruder's attack warranted fatal stabbing, head kick
The co-defendants were trained in kung fu. One said punching officer also was defensive.
'Biggest red flag': Teen victim reveals how to spot sexual grooming
'It happens so easily and you don’t even realise before it’s too late.'
Cocaine ‘super cartel’ member sentenced to life in Dutch prison
Financial Times: Boss allegedly in 'super cartel' that supplied third of Europe's cocaine.
Prince Harry will be 'on his own' if Trump wins
Trump criticised Prince Harry for an ‘unforgivable’ betrayal of Queen Elizabeth II.
Harry's US visa at centre of court case
'No one should be above the law when it comes to applying for immigration status.'
Woman who helped cop killer flee murder scene jailed for longer term after meth supply raid
The commercial meth enterprise started not long after her High Court sentencing.
Prison dogs discover meth hidden in desk-top fan addressed to inmate
Dogs Baz and Bindi prevent crystal meth and cannabis from entering the prison system.
Fiji police seize 12kg of cocaine packed with kava
Authorities from Lautoka seized a carton containing 12 silver packets full of the drug.
Franz is taking recovery one step at a time - all along SH1
Franz Oliver Lindsay hopes to raise awareness of the perils of addictions.
'Evil': Auckland man sexually abused baby boy, victimised adults too
“I have felt soulless ever since," one of his many victims said.
'Highly valuable market': US issues warning over Kiwi fentanyl fears
In 2022, 12 people in Masterton overdosed on fentanyl within 48 hours.
NZ's most defiant suspended driver? Judge can't imagine bigger rule-breaker
Ashlee Broomfield crashed his motorbike and left his pillion passenger at the scene.
Former world champion athlete pleads not guilty to drug charges in Auckland
The athlete has elected trial by jury and been remanded in custody.
Fentanyl killer watches millionaire couple die via phone app after poisoning them
The alleged killer rewrote their will after killing them with the powerful opioid.
'Self-hatred and disgust': Victim in teen prostitution ring speaks out
A Rotorua couple behind illegal teen prostitution ring have been sentenced.
Is weed legal in Thailand? Thai government u-turn on legal cannabis tourism
Just 18 months after Thailand voted to make cannabis legal it could be backtracking.
Church leader plotted with US rapper, baggage handlers to smuggle $8m of meth into NZ
He used his 'mana' in the community to recruit young men into the scheme, the Crown says.
Child killer fights murder sentence, says meth addiction should have been considered
Two-year-old Nevaeh was found face-down in water with two large rocks on top of her.
‘Drug deal gone wrong’: Man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Man charged with murder admits he stabbed two men, but says he did not mean to kill them.
Letters: Toll all motorways; pseudoephedrine's benefits not 'enormous'
OPINION: Quite simply, we must find a better way of funding transport, a reader writes.
No drug-test Enhanced Games grossly irresponsible, says anti-doping chief
Chief executive accuses Enhanced Games organisers of putting profit before health.
From meth addict to building apprentice: How a mother of two turned her life around
Bex Chapman hopes sharing her story can inspire others on the journey to recovery.
Man killed, disposed of daughter like 'yesterday’s trash.' His lawyer says he didn’t kill her
The man’s lawyer claims the last person who saw her alive was the man’s estranged wife.