Drugs
Meth tests now 'standard' - property manager
An Auckland property firm is advising all investors to test houses for methamphetamine contamination before making moves to buy. Audio
Greens say NZ needs to do more to end failed war on drugs here
The Green Party health spokesperson Kevin Hague wants a legal and regulated industry for cannabis in New Zealand. Audio
Dunne says war on drugs already over in NZ
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says it is possible New Zealand will become more is promising a more tolerant approach towards minor drug offences in the coming years. Audio
Stroke patient dies after being given wrong drug
A junior doctor, who gave the wrong drug and the wrong dosage to an elderly stroke patient who later died, has escaped punishment. Audio
Dope smokers slide down the social ladder
A new US study has found regular cannabis smokers end up in less skilled jobs and earn less money than their parents. Audio
TARS Dr Neha Malhotra
The University of Waikato's Dr Neha Malhotra discusses the effect of various substances on driving ability. Audio
Going under kava
The popular narcotic drink, kava, doesn't always mix with modern-day activities like driving - and its increased consumption by followers of teetotal religions is cause for conflict. Audio
400 state homes contaminated with P
Hundreds of Housing New Zealand homes are contaminated with methamphetamine, including four which were built only last June.
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
Rising cost of new drugs poses challenge for Pharmac
As highlighted earlier this morning by our health reporter Karen Brown, the rising cost of new drugs including cancer treatments is becoming a major challenge for health authorities including Pharmac.
…Expert warns of 'insane' pricetag for new cancer drugs
A leading New Zealand cancer researcher says international drug prices are becoming insane and it's a major and growing challenge for Pharmac. Audio
High costs in drug industry a sign of problems: expert
A New Zealand expert in the development of new anti-cancer medicines says world drug prices are far too high and the system is "broke". Audio
Dozens of defence staff charged over drugs
More than 30 Defence Force personnel have been charged with using or selling drugs in just over a year.
John Grant: songs of sobriety
American singer-songwriter John Grant is lauded for his vocal presence and confessional ballads. Now based in Iceland, he and his five-piece band will perform at the Auckland Arts Festival, and WOMAD… Audio
Drugs: asthma inhalers and how they work
John Ashton of the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology at the Otago School of Medical Sciences looks at how the popular asthma reliever Ventolin works. Audio
Pilots, sailors reject idea of random drug testing
The Government's been told it would be wrong to introduce random drug and alcohol testing in the commercial aviation and maritime industries. Audio
Kiwis join Australian hepatitis C buyers' club
An Australian group which allows hepatitis C patients to get cheap access to a revolutionary new cure has so far helped more than a hundred New Zealanders get the drugs. Audio
The Alcohol and Drug Treatment Court in Auckland
The Alcohol and other Drug Treatment Courts are operating under a five-year Government-funded, fully evaluate, pilot. The AODT Court focuses on treating a defendant's drug and alcohol dependency to… Audio
El Chapo & the Sean Penn interview - Alfredo Corchado Jiménez
The world's most wanted drug lord has been recaptured following a bloody shootout, and now faces extradition from Mexico, six months after his escape from prison. Audio
Dianna Kenny on Mortality in Musicians
Australian professor of psychology and music, Dianna Kenny talks to Melody Thomas about her research into rates of mortality among pop musicians. Audio
