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Price of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new research
Meth used to be $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Tears, protest, and pointed shots: Sir Tim farewelled in proper Shadbolt fashion
Mourners give Sir Tim a standing ovation as a video let him have the last word.
All Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best option
Who is the person to replace Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks coach?
One dead, three injured after two-car crash shuts Southland highway
The collision occurred on the main road through Winton.
Southland man accused of driving 4x speed limit, burnouts in $160k Corvette
The $160,000 sports car was seized and impounded for 28 days by police.
Suspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crews
Seven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.
Southland man accused of war veteran plaque theft keeps name secret for now
Police allege nine plaques worth $5000 were taken over four weeks in 2023.
‘They didn't want to become a statistic’: Stricken men's life-saving plea after conditions worsen
They had paddled to Spencer Island earlier in the day in a kayak and a small inflatable.
All Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific season
Halfback Dylan Pledger has been ruled out for 12 months after suffering a training injury.
NZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees
Multiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.
'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZ
Hastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.
Heat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger
The MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.
From gravel to grid: Rovanpera uses Oceania series to chase Super Formula dream
The 25-year-old Finn became the youngest two-time WRC champion in 2023.
'Great white whale': Gary McCormick's naked spa tale of his mate Tim Shadbolt
The longtime friends first met in a police cell.
How schoolboy Craig 'Postie' Innes turned First XV freedom into a pro rugby career
Innes now lives in Hawke's Bay, working as a rugby agent and school supporter.
'Deeply missed': Tributes flow for former Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt
The 78-year-old died this morning after a long illness.
Student radical, TV star and NZ's longest-serving mayor: Sir Tim Shadbolt dies at 78
Arrested 33 times as a student, he went on to have distinguished career in local politics.
'Spiking quite significantly': High 30s forecast for NZ, heat alerts likely
Fire and Emergency are concerned about the risk of vegetation fires across Hawke's Bay.
Tragic end in search for missing tramper, body found
A large-scale search has been underway for Connor Purvis, who planned to climb Mt Huxley.
'Particularly low act': Man charged over theft of nine war plaques from cemetery
Nine plaques vanished from St John's Cemetery over a month last year.
Scorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issued
Temperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.
Alliance boss Willie Wiese steps down as Dawn Meats installs acting CEO
Dawn Meats paid $270m last year for a 65% stake in Alliance Group.
‘Cautiously optimistic’: Property prices tipped to increase 5% in 2026
Prices are still 17.6% below the early 2022 peak, with Auckland notably weak.
Incredible way boaties rescued 50km off Milford Sound
Their SOS text went via an iPhone satellite link to a centre in the Netherlands.
'In for a warm week': Golden spell set to push regions higher than 30C
By week's end some parts of the country will reach a scorching 34C.
Why Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey
'I’ve really fully committed to this. I’ve burned the boats, so to speak.'
Liam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crash
OPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.
Where are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picks
From Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.
Multimillionaire insights on how to make money: The advice most won’t want to hear
Christchurch car yard supremo Paul Kelly sits down with Mike Thorpe.
NZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sands
The search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.