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Gunman's partner loses bail bid

Smoke dope and become one, study warns

New research suggests cannabis use is dumbing down young people.

Early cannabis use stifles academic success - study

Police shut down Christchurch P lab

Coromandel drug raid

Seven arrested in major Waikato drugs bust

Police have smashed a major methamphetamine ring on the Coromandel which they say will put a "serious dent" in the illegal drugs trade in the region.

Mr Asia lawyer gives up long battle for name suppression

Name suppression has been lifted for a lawyer struck off over his links to the Mr Asia drug syndicate and later charged with money laundering.

Chief scientist warns of youth 'powder keg'

The Government's chief science adviser has warned of a "new biological reality" behind recent youth tragedies.

Drug find sparks warning

Beheaded bodies found in Mexico

Mexican groom kidnapped at gunpoint

Wonder no more - drugs

Flight attendant at centre of drink-drive storm identified

Karaoke bar crime trend worries police

Almost all of Auckland's licensed karaoke bars breach liquor laws in their first year.

Rookie cops overpower armed man

Three unarmed constables wrestled a loaded gun off a bar patron who was allegedly found with $10,000 and a large amount of P.

Inaccurate translation aborts trial

Eight arrested after police drugs probe

Five men and three women have been arrested after police raids on Pukekohe and Hunua properties last month.

Coroner: Haim died of pneumonia complications

Actor Corey Haim died from pneumonia complicated by an enlarged heart and narrowed blood vessels, while drugs found in his system played no role in his death.