'Pretty skilled gardener': Mother of eight busted for growing 300 cannabis plants
Woman had all the necessary equipment to 'grow cannabis discreetly', police say.
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Roadside drug testing legislation to be introduced by Govt - 50,000 tests per year
The legislation would give police the power to randomly screen drivers for drugs.
Beating a meth addiction
By her own admission Camille Keyte ran with the bad boys high on meth but after being arrested she has turned her life around to help other addicts. Video / Mike Scott
How a drug dealer for the Mongrel Mob turned her life around to help others
Camille Keyte shares her story of despair, hope and redemption.
'The most indiscreet name imaginable': Man imports $5.5m of meth as 'Quade Cooper'
He created fake IDs using aliases', including one of the Australian rugby star.
Bribery, Black Power, and drug smuggling: The downfall of a Corrections officer
Scott Topham was paid $3200 by a prisoner to bring in the contraband.
Meth, cocaine, dope, guns and ammunition seized in central city bust
Police used a sniffer dog and armed officers during the raid.
Man involved in gruesome 2006 murder re-arrested six months after release
Ashley Arnopp and Andre Gilling beat Stanley Waipouri to death in 2006.
Meth ‘kingpin’ stripped of $80k in Louis Vuitton, Versace goods, gold jewellery
Police said the offending had unlawfully benefitted him to the tune of $191,350.
Thailand’s PM wants to outlaw cannabis, 2 years after it was decriminalised
In the 2023 elections, all major parties promised to restrict cannabis for medical use.
Guns, drugs, cash seized after 'lengthy' investigation
A 53-year-old Taumarunui man has been arrested and is facing charges.
Big crime business: Wringing out the money launderers
There are many ways to launder dirty cash, but cops have a powerful way to strike back.
Unlicensed delivery driver high on cannabis when he caused fatal crash
He'd just finished his shift when he crossed the centre line and into his victims' path.
Breaking 'Bad' - addicted to ice at 11
Abbie speaks about the horrific abuse she witnessed and suffered at home, leading to her drug addiction and homelessness before she was 12 years old. Video / Corey Fleming
'I'm so sorry, mum': Kiwis hooker opens up on alleged drugs scandal
Brandon Smith was filmed with white powder at the end of the 2021 season.
NZ company helps fight US fentanyl drug plague with protection for law enforcers
Eagle Protect has its eye on becoming a $100m company.
Father recruited 17yo son for armed jewellery heist, claims opiate prescription to blame
Julian Brown's workplace injury led to a cascade of bad choices, his lawyer said.
'Most break out': Meth addict admits smashing his way into Auckland police station
He was charged with burglary but said the smashed glass was because he sought refuge.
Onerahi man who allowed meth to be cooked in his home sentenced
The Whangārei man is the fourth person to be sentenced who was involved in the syndicate.
Emotional, explosive scenes as whānau face killer meth driver
Jacob Greacen was on meth, fatigued and speeding when he crashed into a car, killing two.
'All of my friends do drugs to some degree': Four Kiwis on their recreational drug use
Despite the risks, drugs are a part of life for these four Kiwis. They explain why.
'Astounding quantities': Young entrepreneur was secret drug syndicate figurehead
He made enough money to squander nearly $1 million at SkyCity Casino.
Long banned decongestant back on shelves this winter - associate minister
Over the counter sales of decongestant were banned in 2011.
Pseudoephedrine can be sold in pharmacies after bill passes third reading
The legislation will allow cold and flu medicines to be available over the counter.
Drug addict used devastating 2023 storms to loot, wreck new homes
He also endangered an Air NZ flight. 'The potential for catastrophe was high,' judge said.
One in five drugs not as expected - NZ report
Use of substance-checking services has surged with a 51 per cent increase.
Roadside drug testing still a priority for Government: Transport Minister
Simeon Brown says the coalition has plans to introduce new legislation this year.
Inside the fentanyl trade powering the world’s deadliest drug crisis
Times: Last year the drug killed more young Americans than car accidents or guns.
'Lie': Mum thought her son died from overdose until she saw police footage
Karen Goodwin trusted the police and paramedics were there to help her son.
'It breaks your heart': Dad's anguish after kicking out meth addict son
'His addiction destroyed the vibe in our home.'
From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison
Police caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.
Auckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detention
Poa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.
Child killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of Appeal
The toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.
Almost 200kg of meth from USA prevented from entering NZ and Australia
Five people have been arrested in the United States.