Drugs
NZ drug importer in prison in Indonesia found with drugs in cell
Drugs have been found in the cell of New Zealander Antony De Malmanche, who is serving 15 years for smuggling drugs. His lawyer speaks to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Wasted drugs: cost, safety and the environment
Pharmacists are pushing for a national disposal system for unused drugs, as an unknown quantity are ending up in the bin and down the toilet. Audio
Kiwis netted in international online drug sting
Six New Zealanders have been arrested as part of an international sting targeting people buying and selling drugs online. Audio
Popping pills to get through exams
New Zealand Student Association national president, Linsey Higgins, says she's noticed a spike in the number of university students taking Ritalin to maintain their grades and it's a growing concern.
…Customs makes biggest ever meth bust
Customs has made its largest ever meth bust, seizing $176m worth of the drug found hidden inside the doors of 10 shipping containers.
Govt agencies unable to agree on meth warnings
Two government agencies are at loggerheads over the meth testing of state homes. Audio
Cromwell man accused of importing $200k worth of drugs
A 21-year-old Cromwell man has appeared in the Queenstown District Court charged with importing half a kilogram of drugs worth more than $200,000.
How drugs can affect parenting instincts
The Ohio Police released the pictures above to raise awareness of the impact of drug addiction. It shows two drug addicted parents slumped unconscious in their car, with their frightened looking four… Audio
Urgent plea to send more police to Kaitaia
Extra police officers badly needed in the crime-hit town of Kaitaia have been sent to a nearby town instead, a local MP says. Audio
Another six years for jailed drug kingpin
An Egyptian man who ran a meth import ring while in prison for importing cocaine has been ordered to spend at least six years and seven months in jail.
The Mission - goth-rockers return
English goth-rockers The Mission are returning to NZ as part of their 30th anniversary world tour. Bandleader Wayne Hussey talks to Trevor Reekie from his home in Brazil about their glory years, his… Video, Audio
Drug clinics reject govt claims P use is dropping
Drug rehab clinics are expressing gratitude over a $15m funding boost, but say government claims that P use is dropping does not match the reality. Audio
Wellington biker boss jailed over drug supply
The president of Wellington's Highway 61 motorcycle club has been jailed for 3 years and 11 months for serious drug offending.
Labour says more police is the solution to P addiction
Andrew Little says more police is the best way to deal with methamphetamine. Audio
Govt pledges extra $15m to fight drugs
Nearly $15 million seized from criminals will instead be used to fight drug abuse, with a focus on methamphetamine.
Man jailed for supplying meth during home detention
A man arrested after a drug raid, which targeted a major methamphetamine supply network in Wellington, has been jailed for more than four years.
Deadline for meth dealers looms in Ngaruawahia
Does Ngaruawahia have a methamphetamine problem? Tom Furley investigates. Video, Audio
Waikato gang to P dealers: Get out - or else
A Ngaruawahia gang has given methamphetamine dealers until 6.30pm to leave the Waikato town - or else.
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
Meth is purer, cheaper and more available than ever in NZ
The Police Association says methamphetamine is purer, cheaper and more available than ever before in New Zealand - despite recent record hauls of it being intercepted at the border. Audio
