Hamilton drug addicted shoplifter Anne Dickson brandishes knife after stealing socket set, fragrances
‘Don’t do it’ Dickson’s first theft of $46 was at the Warehouse on January 9 last year, and…
Police and Ministry of Health say nitrous oxide ‘nangs’ use on rise, factor in road deaths
Rotorua residents have become frustrated at a recent increase in the use of nangs in public spaces. Assistant…
Leading jockey admits using cocaine after testing positive on race day
“I take full responsibility for what I did. I’m embarrassed about it. “I have let down my family,…
Travel warning issued for New Zealanders in Mexico after head of cartel killed
Cervantes’ death has sparked security incidents across the country with violent scenes breaking out. A U.S. government poster…
US, Canada issue travel warnings for Mexico after drug kingpin killing
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Nemesio Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, had a $25m bounty on his head
Mexican newspapers El Universal and Reforma, and the Televisa network reported Oseguera’s death. Earlier, people with guns set…
Operation Worthington: Jailed Auckland nurse Ma’ata Vi named after meth case suppression battle
At Vi’s sentencing last year in Auckland District Court, Judge Claire Ryan noted multiple letters of support for…
Court documents outline how All Blacks great Jonah Lomu’s brother, John, aided Auckland drug smuggling scheme
John Lomu, the brother of late All Blacks great Jonah Lomu, has admitted aiding a drug-smuggling operation. Photo…
Jonah Lomu’s brother John Lomu pleads guilty to amended drug charge, awaits sentencing
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Taupō woman with cystic fibrosis competing in Ironman next month
There is no cure for the condition, which affects about 500 New Zealanders, but Trikafta treats its underlying…
Ōtara dirt bike incident: Rider faces driving and drug charges, motorbike impounded
“Staff have then quickly taken him into custody. However, a search has located bags of cannabis and methamphetamine,…
What nitrous oxide does to your body and your brain
However, use remains rife, particularly among younger people, and parents of habitual users are raising alarm bells over…