Meth
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
'Not guilty' pleas over NZ's largest meth bust
Four men charged after nearly 500kg of meth was found on Ninety Mile Beach have pleaded not guilty and chosen to stand trial by jury.
The Illicit Drug Monitoring System - Dr Chris Wilkins
What does the drug scene look like here in New Zealand? The Illicit Drug Monitoring System has released its annual snapshot of drug use, drug markets and emerging drug use in New Zealand. Dr Chris… Audio
Police raids net cash, cars, casino chips
Eighteen people were arrested and cars, casino chips and US cash seized during a major nationwide police operation against an alleged meth ring.
Assault weapons found hidden in ceiling
A police operation has turned up cash, drugs and firearms, including M16's and AK47's have been found in a house and a warehouse in South Auckland. Audio
Crackdown on gangs and meth in South Island
Drugs, firearms and stolen property have been seized by police after search warrants were executed on seven Christchurch properties.
Police seize digger, cash, drugs & melted jewellery in raid
Police in Northland have seized cash, drugs, a 5-tonne digger and thousands of dollars worth of melted down stolen jewellery during an operation targeting the Head Hunters gang. Audio
Christchurch construction boom fuelling meth surge - study
An influx of construction workers to Christchurch is being blamed for a surge in methamphetamine addiction in the city.
Drug accused flies away from trial
A man facing serious drugs charges escaped his jury trial because he was mistakenly deported by authorities.
'More support needed' for meth addicts
A former prisoner who has run tikanga programmes for ex-offenders says hardened meth addicts need better support to overcome their problems.
Hawke's Bay police investigate drugs haul
Police say their investigation into half a million dollars of methamphetamine seized over the weekend is ongoing. Audio
Customs stops $250m worth of meth
There has been a global increase in the supply of methamphetamine, New Zealand Customs says - with a record amount seized in the last six months.
