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Meth mules get nine years

Two smugglers have been have been jailed after trying to bring almost 1kg of methamphetamine into New Zealand by swallowing it.

More than 60 arrests after $45m cannabis haul

A two-week cannabis operation in the Hawke's Bay has resulted in the seizure of about $45 million worth of cannabis plants and more than 60 arrests.

Police op nets $40 million in cannabis

Noelle McCarthy: Sheen's ravings sate base lust for drama

Our fascination with the sight of a celebrity drug addict reveals the nastiest part of human nature

'Highly volatile' P-lab found near kindy

Our front row seats for Sheen's tragedy

Charlie Sheen is the subject of late-night comedy skits, internet parody videos and endless watercooler conversations.

Drop in drug use

'Operation Linda' busts cannabis operations

Ecstasy does not damage brain, robust study says

Previous drug surveys exaggerated, claims professor who selected subjects carefully

Ecstasy drug of choice for mid-aged professionals

The use of Ecstasy among older professionals is on the rise and even having children is not stopping people from partying with the drug.

Meatworkers unfairly dismissed, ERA rules

P lab allegedly found in man's car boot

Prison visitor arrested after drugs found

Woman jailed over $84k cannabis venture

Gascoigne to sue as phone-hack scandal grows

The former England soccer star is the latest celebrity to sue the <i>News of the World</i> newspaper.

Palmerston North woman charged with supplying P

Police looking for man wanted on drugs charges

Tourist admits spiking drinks