One man remains in critical condition after four affected by suspected laced drugs
One man remains in a critical condition after a warning of laced MDMA.
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Cultural report details upbringing of ‘national shame’
Tony Papuni's rampage ended when he climbed a tree in an attempt to hide from police.
Prison ordered for meth syndicate henchman who tied drug rival to chair and stabbed him to death
The trial gave a rare first-hand insight into Auckland's lucrative underground meth labs.
‘You lost the plot’: School rugby coach supplied players with drugs, booze
Jason Cameron befriended two of the players who would drink and take drugs at his home.
MAFS star released on bail after drug arrest
Sebastian Guilhaus was arrested last week when police seized $97k of meth at his home.
'The sun doesn’t shine as bright': Father's heartbreak after infant's avoidable road death
The 3-month-old was not harnessed into her seat and was surrounded by airbags.
Leading entertainment figure trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts
The trial is nearing the end of its 12th week after originally being set down for six.
How a southern Italian crime family’s reign ended in tragedy
Financial Times: Two shocking murders, 25 years apart, in fight to rule organised crime.
Police informant headed to prison after admitting 5 bank robberies to feed addiction
The man from New Mexico robbed one of the banks two times.
Kiwi, 77, allegedly caught with 2kg of heroin at Melbourne Airport
The man could spent the rest of his life in prison.
No criminal inquiry into doc who imported restricted drugs and gave them to drug-seeker
The doctor was suspended for the misconduct, but police are not prosecuting.
How fentanyl changed the game for Mexico’s drug cartels
Financial Times: A highly profitable business feeds frenzied demand for synthetic opioid.
'Everyone was using': Defence witnesses reveal entertainment figure's drugs of choice
“I know the effects of these drugs. When you see everyone super-hyped-up, you know."
Prison escapee rape trial: Complainant quizzed about cannabis use
The trial entered its third day in Wellington's High Court on Monday.
'Driven by his addiction': Deportee sentenced to home detention for dealing meth
Hamish Mark Buschl has been accused of supplying meth on 38 different occasions.
'Unable to walk': The spike in severe injuries linked to nitrous oxide abuse
Six cases have been referred to the neurology department, compared to none last year.
'Disappointing': Highly effective methamphetamine programme underfunded
Figures show the Health Ministry had spent less than a fifth of this promised investment.
'Absolutely terrible': 'Nangs' need stricter regulations, says former meth addict
The nangs epidemic: Should cream chargers be banned for youth?
Drug linked to Australian death and overdoses found in NZ
Protonitazene has been linked to one death and multiple overdoses in Australia.
Leading entertainment figure on trial says he went into sleeping girl's room for a blanket
It's day six in the dock for a man facing rape, sexual assault and drugs charges.
‘Accidental’ death of Rolling Stones guitarist called into question
Brian Jones was found dead in a swimming pool in 1969 - questions around his death linger.
Jury finds man guilty of multi-million dollar cannabis operation
The cannabis grow had the potential to turn over $24 million a year.
Emma Priest: Why ‘getting tough on crime’ doesn’t work
Scaremongering in an election year is sadly predictable.
Leading entertainment figure trial: Defendant admits up to 40 affairs
A leading entertainment figure takes the stand to give evidence in his defence.
BBC under fire over presenter who sent teenager cash for 'explicit' pictures
The unidentified presenter is alleged to have sent more than £35,000 to the then-teenager.
'Sophisticated setup': Cannabis-grower's operation for personal use benefited friends, too
He said it was for his own medicinal purposes but distributed it among his friend group.
'Nice outdoor Marie': Man offered drugs for sale online under his own name
Dealer offered LSD on Facebook, claiming the drug could ‘stop retardation’.
Two arrested after Christchurch raid uncovers $400k worth of meth
Taking the 1.2kg of meth off the street has prevented 'considerable harm', police say.
Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health in world-first, NZ studies MDMA benefits
Australia has become the first country to classify psychedelics as medicines.
'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gang
Kane Ronaki is the last of 11 Mongol gang members to be sentenced this week.
Henchman guilty of stabbing meth cook to death in drug market power struggle
Ricky Wang, suspected of plotting a bloody syndicate coup, died tied to a chair.
Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing
The judge stepped in to settle the dispute.
'A lot about this is unusual' - Lawyers address jury as testimony finishes at meth syndicate murder trial
Crime boss Uncle Six and a fellow henchman both pleaded guilty and testified against him.
'Ramsey the chef', 'Rhino' among Mongols associates jailed for drug op
A number of gang members and associates are being sentenced this week.