Drug trends survey: Cocaine use surges in NZ as price falls, drug becomes more accepted
The Massey researchers said the falling price reflected increased availability through new Pacific supply routes and a “glut…
New Zealanders getting through close to 7kg of cocaine a week
Massey University professor Chris Wilkins, who leads the team that conducts the annual anonymous survey, said those reporting…
The Passing of the Forest – New Zealand Arts Review
Reviewed by John Daly-Peoples Cover Dick Frizzell The Weight of the World 2025, Courtesy of Dick Frizzell and…
1080 poison drop planned for West Coast national park
The Department of Conservation plans to drop 1080 poison over a big chunk of the Kahurangi National Park,…
Green Party promises to close carve-outs for commercial fishers, end bottom trawling
The Greens want to close “Luxon’s carve-outs” for commercial fishers in the Hauraki Gulf, phase out bottom trawling…
Wrong-way driver over three times limit nearly hits Dunedin police patrol car
An allegedly drunk driver was arrested in Dunedin after nearly crashing into a police car while travelling on the…
NZ Drug Trends Survey: Cocaine use rising as price falls and availability grows
The findings show that the proportion of respondents reporting cocaine use increased from 11 per cent in 2017/2018…
RNZ-Reid Research poll: National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker
Labour has also lost ground, falling 1.4 points to 30.8% in its third consecutive decline. The poll was…
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins face do or die debate
So far, the two leaders are running a near repeat of the campaigning styles from the 2023 election.…
Party gatecrasher tasered after hurling rocks at police from river
A man accused of gate-crashing a Dunedin party, allegedly assaulting one of the hosts before hurling rocks at…
No phones, big bets: Inside Ellesse Andrews’ winning Japan keirin season
Keirin is big business in Japan. In the year to March 2025, punters wagered ¥1.328 trillion (about $14.8…
Ōpōtiki river search: Man and woman still missing after entering Ōtara River
According to police, the pair fled on foot from a vehicle on Snell Rd near the Ōtara River…