Meth
Broken Bad: the tragedy of meth addiction in NZ
RNZ's major investigation on New Zealand's problem with meth starts today. It's the result of a two month investigation by a team of team of RNZ reporters and visual journalists - RNZ journalist… Audio
Meth easier to buy than cannabis in NZ - new study
A new study shows New Zealanders can buy methamphetamine far more easily than cannabis. Initial findings from the country's first online Drug Trends Survey found a third of meth users were able to buy… Audio
Clutha struggles with P, demands more addiction help
There's a call for more addiction support services in the sleepy Otago area of Clutha District as authorities there struggle to deal with increasing methamphetamine issues. One district councillor… Audio
$120m meth haul breaks sophisticated operation
Customs says a sophisticated criminal operation was behind the failed importation of more than 100kg of methamphetamine in umbrella stands.
The drug was mixed with the powdery mineral gypsum inside… Audio
Can meth testing industry be trusted to enforce new standards?
The Government's been told there's little point setting new standards for methamphetamine contamination in houses if the meth testing industry itself is not regulated. Our political reporter, Demelza… Audio
Gangs want govt help for their meth-addict members
Gangs, known for importing, manufacturing and selling drugs, are worried about their young, drug-addicted members and want the government to help them, says the Police Minister.
Kuia join together to battle P in Hawke's Bay
Kuia in Hawke's Bay are holding a hui at a Matahiwi Marae today to discuss the problem of "P" in the region. It follows their first hui last month which highlighted the extent of the drug problems… Audio
Half a kilo of meth enters Ak's wastewater every day
The Drug Foundation isn't overly surprised by new research which has found half a kilogram of methamphetamine is entering Auckland's wastewater system every day. Audio
P most commonly detected drug in Auckland's wastewater
Researchers from Massey University and the University of Queensland have been testing the city's wastewater to find out more about Aucklanders' drug habits. While wastewater analysis this has been… Audio
Landlord talks about her property's meth contamination
Natasha McCracken talks about the house she rents out being unihabitable due to meth contamination and the exorbitant cost of cleaning it up. Audio
'Drop the stigma'
Northland's Janet Balcombe is the author of The Wild Side, a novel based on her battle to overcome meth addiction. She says unless we drop the stigma substance abuse will never go away. She now lives… Audio
Kids may be taken off Aus parents who fail drug tests
Parents who fail or miss a drug test will have their children placed into foster care under a new policy being introduced by the Queensland government.
Prosecuting low-level P dealers a judgement call
The founder of an addiction recovery plan welcomes a new approach by police in Waitemata to direct small-scale P dealers towards help, rather than to the courts. Audio
The Science Of... Meth Houses
How safe are meth houses really? And what's it like to go inside? Katy Gosset and Alison Ballance take the plunge and ask how much meth is too much when it comes to setting a national standard? Audio, Gallery
Whangarei killing eighth violent death for year
Police in Whangarei are investigating the city's second killing in just two weeks - with the latest violent death bringing Northland's total for the year to eight. Audio
$15m boost to tackle drug abuse
Nearly $15 million seized from criminals will pay for 15 initiatives to tackle drug abuse. The number of people using P is dropping, but more still needs to be done, John Key says. Audio
Police Association head says record haul of meth hardly a dent
The outgoing head of the police association, Greg O'Connor, says record hauls of methamphetamine are not making any difference to the supply of the drug. Audio
Law Society says meth guidelines urgently needed
The lack of methamphetamine contamination guidelines is causing house sales to fall through and The Auckland District Law Society says the information vacuum needs to be filled. Audio
Questions over HNZ's meth testing regime
Scientist who specialises in methamphetamine says the tests being used to justify expulsions of state house tenants are unreliable. Audio
Meth expert questions Housing New Zealand evictions
A major methamphetamine testing programme has been launched by Housing NZ in its state houses, but there are concerns the state landlord is going too far when kicking out some tenants. Audio