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…
Nepalese student Anurag Maskey turned to importing cocaine when he couldn’t get an IT job
A “saviour” appeared in the form of another Nepalese man who offered him financial support. The Court of…
501 deportee Peter Uelese’s cocaine sentence upheld by Court of Appeal
Uelese, a member of the Rebels MC, was hired to fly from Wellington to Christchurch in January 2024…
Former Super Rugby player Tony Lamborn busted after buying cocaine
With an American-born father, he also played 23 tests for the US men’s national team, the Eagles, including…
Edward Furlong unrecognisable at Terminator 2 reunion in London
As the blockbuster hit Terminator 2: Judgment Day celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and prepares for re-release…
Doping body says Joseph Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist
“He wanted to do everything that he could to make it right,” Parker said. “I forgive him. Listen,…
Drugs and cash seized during Dunedin Re-O’ Week traffic stop, man charged
Senior Sergeant Adelle Williams said getting the drugs off the street was a great result for the community.…
Cocaine worth $35m found in Prada-branded bricks at Tauranga port
This week’s seizure comes almost two months after 48kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $16.8m,…
Operation Hercules: Final offender deported in $20m Tauranga cocaine bust
Immigration NZ said in a statement today that Habulin was deported last weekend for his role in the…
Former New Zealand cricketer Doug Bracewell banned for cocaine use
He previously served a one-month ban in 2024 after testing positive for cocaine during New Zealand’s Super Smash…
Bay of Plenty uses most cocaine as New Zealand consumption hits record high
Bay of Plenty also ranked second-highest for daily usage of MDMA, with 408mg consumed per 1000 people. MDMA…