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'Real and unequal': MP's death highlights kidney disease crisis among Māori
Kidney disease in Māori often stems from diabetes and high blood pressure.
Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
Alcohol lobbyists gave input on FASD plans, with some submissions fully redacted.
Expert discusses TikTok's viral migraine remedy claims
A TikTok migraine hack featuring Coke and fries may have a sliver of science behind it.
More than half of NZ vape products mislabelled, study reveals
Most mislabelled vapes had significantly less nicotine than promised.
Former doctor and TVNZ presenter fined for claiming HIV doesn’t exist
The tribunal would have cancelled her registration if it hadn’t already done so.
Heroin warning: Mislabelled white powder sparks Auckland drug alert
No benzodiazepine was detected; heroin presence was confirmed by ESR testing.
Midwife criticised after fatal oversight leaves mum alone in rural home without power
The investigation took more than four years, adding to the family's distress.
'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentor
Allen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover
The 200m drive for smokes that led to a man's 7th drink-driving conviction
'Alcohol is not for everyone, and perhaps it’s not for you,' says the judge at sentencing.
'The silent killer': Heart Foundation's urgent blood pressure push
High blood pressure contributes to 4000 cardiovascular deaths yearly in NZ.
Drugs, bribes, body-image and Instagram: Lifting the lid on modern sport
Officials now recommend boundaries around 1:1 messaging between coaches and young people
$35m boost to help Customs fight against illegal drugs flooding NZ
Last year Customs stopped, on average, 90kg of meth every week from entering NZ.
On The Up: Is an HIV-free future in sight for NZ? Burnett Foundation's new boss thinks so
New diagnoses are on a downward trend, and zero transmission targets have been set.
'Mastermind' jailed 11+ years for $11m drug syndicate in Christchurch
The drug ring's "mastermind" received an 11-year prison sentence in Christchurch.
'3600 for a cure': How many Kiwis are diagnosed with breast cancer each year?
Seventeen Kiwi designers have rallied to support this year's Breast Cancer Cure appeal.
HIV self-tests to be available at pharmacies
Experts say it is an important step in reducing the stigma associated with the disease.
Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forward
Wickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.
‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high
Consumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.
'Action is needed urgently': NZ cocaine use hits record high, meth consumption doubles
The report showed cocaine consumption was at an all-time high.
'Saturated meth market' as Mexican cartels cut prices, rise in drug sales on darknet
Consumption of cocaine has noticeably increased in every region this year.
The meth warehouse, the beer, and the death of an innocent 21 year old
Michael Morrah sits down with Aiden Sagala’s family for an in-depth look at a case which shocked the nation. Video Dean Purcell / Alyse Wright / Carson Bluck
Drug researcher believes Mexican cartels responsible for meth lollies
A leading drug researcher believes it’s likely there are more meth-laced lollies in the community, but is confident the delivery to Auckland City Mission was unintentional.
Fears meth lollies could be fatal and budget blowout | Focus Morning Bulletin August 15
Fears meth lollies could be fatal, calls for accountability from the Reserve Bank and budget blowout at Ministry of Disabled People.
Michael Morrah speaks to Angela Sagala following meth laced lollies found in Auckland
Aiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.
Lollies distributed in food parcels contain "potentially lethal levels" of meth
At least three people have so far needed medical attention after lollies found to contain 3 grams of methamphetamine were donated to, then distributed by the Auckland City Mission.
Auckland City Mission finds ‘lethal levels’ of meth in donated lollies handed out in food parcels
Mission says it received an 'alert of concern' this afternoon.
New Zealand on high alert as deadly 'new fentanyl' sweeps Europe/US
Drug safety advocates are increasingly worried nitazenes will infiltrate New Zealand.