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P letter lands advert agency in hot water
An Auckland advertising agency has apologised for sending a letter to hundreds of people, inviting them to try the drug P.
Pill-popper celebrities lead trend to legal drug abuse
Tragedies like Brittany Murphy's death suggest the celebrity habit of prescription pill-popping is spreading.
P chemical theft could be worth $1b
One thousand litres of hypophosphorus acid, a key ingredient in P manufacturing, was stolen from a factory in January, it was revealed this week.
<i>Kerre Woodham:</i> Kick abusers off the dole
If some beneficiaries are too dangerous to be dealt with face-to-face, their benefits should be cancelled says Kerre Woodham.
Lisa Cropp denies criticising industry
Top jockey Lisa Cropp has denied calling others in the racing industry "back- stabbing pricks", as she seeks to return from disqualification for a positive methamphetamine test.
Our worry list - jobs, costs, savings
New Zealanders worry most about the cost of living, their savings and whether they will keep their jobs, a survey shows.
Dole not cut as long as work sought - Bennett
Beneficiaries who undergo a review after a year on an unemployment benefit will not lose that assistance if they can't find work, Paula Bennett says.
No excuse for not investigating child abuse - minister
Police Minister Judith Collins has made a commitment to addressing any problems an inquiry into police handling of child abuse cases finds.
Waterview: the safe and sacrificed
The Transport Agency has this week announced yet another route change for its $1.15 billion Waterview motorway project.
Woman who cut billboard avoids prosecution
An Anglican priest has decided not to press charges against a woman who slashed a controversial billboard outside his church.