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'Are you high right now?': The bar room debate for Auckland Central

"Are you stoned right now?" Auckland Central candidates go head to head on Karangahape Rd.

'No evidence': Coroner rules out foul play in highway death of father-of-six

He was lying face down on the road when he was hit by two trucks.

'Profoundly toxic': At least 360 Georgia prison guards arrested for smuggling contraband

The requirements for prison officer training in Georgia are minimal.

'Heartbreaking': 13yo girls prostituting themselves to buy P

Meth is now easier to get than cannabis, a police chief says.

New York daycare death: Bags of fentanyl stashed under trap door

The drugs were hidden only a few steps away from a shelf of children’s toys.

Act Party promises to bring back over-the-counter pseudoephedrine

Unbanning drug part of policies aimed at seniors, including Retirement Commission reform.

Euphoria star's cause of death revealed

Angus Cloud died aged 25, one week after burying his father.

'Angry' thief banned from Nelson after stealing methadone from pharmacy twice

The addict went behind the counter and grabbed bottles of methadone from the dispensary.

Woman flung 7m through the air after being hit by drug-driver

He was 'yahooing' out his window before he drove through a red light and hit the woman.

Puppy saved by California police after possible fentanyl exposure

The owner knew the symptoms because 'It was the second time the dog had overdosed'.

Political race under way, battle for dental health and curriculum concern | Focus Morning Bulletin September 4, 2023

The political race is under way with both Labour and National launching their campaigns over the weekend, Some in the health sector want more ammo in the fight against tooth decay and an education hub survey of more than 500 teachers sparks concern about the open nature of New Zealand’s curriculum. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Gym instructor dies after accident while on LSD: Parents' plea to others

When couple's son died, some acquaintances never said a word. Why do we hide from grief?

'No remorse': Group jailed for 'callous' murder of man dumped in water trough

The four people responsible for Sao Yean's murder were sentenced in Hamilton today.

Watch: Manu Vatuvei opens up on life after League

Sione Faumuinā talks to Manu Vatuvei on life after League. Video / Unspoken NZ

‘I’ve done my partner in’: Loved Māori warden murdered in frenzied stabbing

Her partner was high on drugs when he stabbed her 39 times.

Former Mongrel Mob senior leader jailed for meth ring kingpin role

Mark Griffiths was a senior Waikato Mongrel Mob leader at the time of his offending.