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Police swap meth arrests for rehab help
Waitemata Police are no longer prosecuting all P dealers and are instead trying to encourage addicts to seek rehabilitation.
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
Housing NZ meth testing "ripping families apart"
Former Maori Party co-leader Dame Tariana Turia says families are being torn apart by Housing New Zealand's deliberate misuse of methamphetamine testing. Audio
HNZ conduct over meth guidelines is appalling- Phil Twyford
Labour's Phil Twyford says this whole fiasco shows a 'staggering level of incompetence' by Housing New Zealand. He says they have evicted too many tenants on the basis of "dodgy testing". Audio
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
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
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
An expert in chemistry talks about what p contamination is
Dr Nick Kim, a senior lecturer in Applied Environmental Chemistry at Massey University's School of Public Health sheds some light on what contamination means when it comes to methamphetamine levels in… Audio
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 bust large scale meth ring.
The police have found more than $300,000 worth of chemicals used to make methamphetamine hidden in tyres, during a large-scale operation into an alleged meth ring. Audio
Treating phobias with virtual reality
At the heart of VR technology's appeal is its ability to simulate the real world in an entirely immersive, realistic and coherent way. This makes it a powerful tool for psychologists, who are using it… Audio
Methamphetamine decontamination of houses
The director of Drug Screeners Ltd Shannon Balzat talks about the incidences of methamphetamine contamination and how easy it is to fool the drug detectors. Audio
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.
Auckland couple gets food poisoning from P in casseroles
You've heard of cannabis cookies, but what about a P casserole? Audio
38 Headhunter gang members arrested
Police have arrested dozens of Headhunter gang members and seized more than 17 million dollars in cash, drugs and assets after a sting in the Upper North Island. Audio
Australian police deny playing a part NZer's arrest in China
The Australian police are denying they played any part in the arrest of a New Zealander in China, who's accused of massive drug smuggling. Audio
Spiritual Outlook for 9 November 2014 - Simonne Butler Alive
How do you survive one moment in your life where you almost die as a result of a horrific attack? Simonne Butler knows how. Audio