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Bill seen as threat to kava

Culturally important substances such as kava could be captured by a law change which aims to stamp out harmful synthetic drugs, MPs have told Parliament.

Kids found in unsafe Northland drug houses

A 3-month-old baby was the youngest of 17 children found by police living in unsafe drug houses during the annual cannabis blitz.

Controversial legal high in huge demand

More than 100 people entered a Tauranga store to buy the controversial synthetic cannabis Kryptonite yesterday morning.

New legal high leaves teens violently ill

Two teenagers say a new legal high they smoked contained ecstasy - and left them vomiting with no control over their muscles or bodily functions.

Retailers urged to stop selling synthetic drugs

The Associate Health Minister is urging retailers to stop selling synthetic drugs causing harm across the country.

Farmer drove while on drugs

Police log 27 visitors a day at P house

A hidden camera caught more than 3500 cars or people visiting the fortified home of a major methamphetamine supplier who lived across the road from a school.

Drug supplier guilty of manslaughter

Rugby booze rituals shock for coaches

All Black coaching staff were shocked by the "inappropriate" antics of some heavy-drinking players while they were on tour.

Use of steroids in gyms rockets

An increasing obsession with appearance and body shape has led to a spike in the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in gymnasiums.

Drug supply handed out like 'tea and biscuits'

A judge has compared Blair Matthew Colligan's provision of LSD and ecstasy to members of his drugs ring to an employer providing his staff with tea and biscuits.

League: Warriors head trainer shocked by doping claims

Kiwis in spotlight as drugs probe continues

The New Zealand Rugby League have become interested bystanders to the Australian Crime Commission's investigation into drugs in sport as they try to plan the Kiwis' World Cup defence.

NRL: Clubs in doping probe not yet told

The NRL says it is not yet in a position to notify what are believed to be six clubs that have been under investigation as part of the explosive probe into Australian sport.

Getting a helping hand

Capri clinic in Auckland runs the country's only one-month intensive rehab programme, according to drug and alcohol counsellor Roger Brooking.

NZ Police not involved in Oz doping investigation

We're not winning the war on P

Increased efforts by the Government and law enforcement to tackle the country's methamphetamine problem have failed to dent the drug trade, according to a classified police report.

Aussie sport rocked by review

Organised crime is infiltrating Australian sport, cashing in on massive potential profits through drugs, match-fixing and betting, a year-long investigation has revealed.