New ZealandLollies distributed in food parcels contain "potentially lethal levels" of methAt least three people have so far needed medical attention after lollies found to contain 3 grams of methamphetamine were donated to, then distributed by the Auckland City Mission.Watch14 Aug 04:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland City Mission finds ‘lethal levels’ of meth in donated lollies handed out in food parcelsMission says it received an 'alert of concern' this afternoon.13 Aug 08:11 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand on high alert as deadly 'new fentanyl' sweeps Europe/USDrug safety advocates are increasingly worried nitazenes will infiltrate New Zealand.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHighly potent synthetic opioid found in second fake tabletN-Desethyletonitazene has now been found in Tauranga, Drug Foundation offering free tests.09 May 01:54 AM
KahuCall for drug policy to include by Māori for Māori approach after report's revelationsNew drug report says Māori are three times more likely to OD than non-Māori.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Reducing drug harm means admitting for most of us drugs are harmlessThe importance of testing drugs and being honest with young people to reduce harm.11 Jul 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Worst fears come true': Why NZ is not ready for a fentanyl crisisLow doses of the life-saving antidote Naloxone are a worry, says NZ Drug Foundation.03 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: What we can learn from US opioid crisisMore than a million have died in the US from opioid overdoses, what can NZ do to stop it?01 Jul 08:34 AM
New ZealandDrug Foundation sets up testing pop-up as Fentanyl leaves 12 in hospitalClinics in both Wellington and Masterton will be open in the following days.28 Jun 01:20 AM
New ZealandPerson left in hospital after toxic chemical sold as recreational drugThe toxic chemical diethylene glycol is currently being sold in Auckland.24 Dec 08:05 AM
New ZealandDrug checking could save lives this summerESR is partnering with the Drug Foundation to reduce harm from illegal drugs this summer.22 Dec 03:48 AM
New ZealandPolice warn as new drug hits the sceneVery little is known about the drug, police and early-warning website warn.08 Dec 03:04 AM
New ZealandCoroner's warning: Man died day after honeymoon from mixing MDMA, alcoholThe level of MDMA and alcohol ultimately led to him suffering acute cardiac failure.13 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandSecond death from synthetic cannabis batch - warning of paralysis, seizuresDrug users in Taranaki urged to be cautious after two deaths and a hospitalisation.27 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandDrug-testing body wants $1m as MDMA use surgesDangerous chemicals are increasingly being found mixed into samples of MDMA.10 Jun 10:21 PM
New ZealandCoalition calls for repeal of drugs law, scrapping penaltiesCoalition calls for Government to put emphasis on health, not penalties for drug use.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice axe nationwide helicopter cannabis operationsFocus to change to drugs causing greater harm.19 Jan 06:43 PM
New ZealandInmates hospitalised after consuming hallucinogen grown at prisonThey'd earlier dared each other to eat worms, lick spiders and taste plants.27 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandDrug treatment provider flags '300 per cent increase' in referralsGovernment needs to work on drug law reform, the Drug Foundation says.09 Dec 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCould this be NZ's new 'green zone' for cannabis cafes?Where, when and how - so many questions unanswered.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandToxic warning: Deadly zombie-like drug in NZ againHealth teams extremely alarmed to see a deadly synthetic cannabis hit our shores again.22 Sep 06:55 AM
LifestyleHawkesby: Clearing the air about cannabis misinformationComment: Lack of balance in the debate about legalising recreational cannabis.06 Sep 06:30 PM
New ZealandMt Eden bus crash tragedy: Dad on drugs in crash which killed him, baby sonChris Tobin and his son, 16-month-old, Jack died after Tobin drove into the path of a bus.21 Aug 07:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBen Kepes: A bit of Forrest Gump common sense wouldn't go astrayThe estimated social cost from illicit drug use is $1.8 billion, writes Ben Kepes.04 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandLack of MDMA, meth: How Covid affected NZ's drug supplySome users had reported 'dirtier', less pure methamphetamine and increasing prices.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: We're being played for fools over the weed voteCOMMENT: Drug foundation should be transparent about funds.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis referendum: Former PM urges Kiwis to vote 'yes'Referendums on cannabis and euthanasia will take place on September 19.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's ridiculous': Shortage of 'quality' P due to Covid-19It's impossible to obtain ... if it does pop up, you're paying high prices for your fix.26 May 07:00 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Winston the voice of reason in a Govt soft on drugsCOMMENT: Allowing drug tests at concerts is the mentality of complete surrender.06 Oct 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: Cannabis reform critical for Māori menCOMMENT: Legalising cannabis would help stop pathway to prison for Māori men.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrug law reform: What the Government has kept quietThe Government is reviewing drug laws but has kept this under the radar.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeth addict even got high while she was having a baby. This is how she quitThere's always hope if you've got good support from clean people, say recovering addicts.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandP babies: 'He was aggressive ... like the Incredible Hulk'Aggression and delays in learning problems for kids exposed to drug in early years.10 May 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A tsunami of meth': Hawke's Bay's drug problemFor every 1000 people in Hastings and Napier, 990mg of meth is consumed every day.30 Apr 08:26 PM