This morning Police are searching nine properties across the Wellington region for evidence of methamphetamine production and supply, and money laundering involving the Head Hunters gang.
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Māori Party highly unlikely to support legalisation of cannabis
The Māori Party say it's highly unlikely they would support the legalisation of cannabis given the dire effects the drug has had on Māori communities
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Native Affairs Summer Series – Just Do You
When Jacqui Barrett's son turned six he was already taller than his mum. Jacqui, from Ngāti Maniapoto, is a dwarf, although she prefers the term "little person". She's a motivational writer, blogger and public speaker.
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Online drug scam victim calls for more Govt support
A former Māori Language Commission deputy chief jailed for possessing cocaine is calling on the government to take a pro-active approach in cracking down on online fraudsters. Sharon Armstrong spent two years in an Argentinian jail after being duped by a man she met online.
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Native Affairs- A duty of care- Part 2
Last year 20-year old Sentry Taitoko died in a police cell he should never have even been in. His tragic story and the blunders Police made while in their care has become a landmark case. It led to an official inquiry which recommended major changes with the way Police deal with people in custody, who are under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
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Native Affairs- A duty of care- Part 1
Last year 20-year old Sentry Taitoko died in a police cell he should never have even been in. His tragic story and the blunders Police made while in their care has become a landmark case. It led to an official inquiry which recommended major changes with the way Police deal with people in custody, who are under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
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Native Affairs- Standing Tall
When Jacqui Barrett's son turned six he was already taller than his mum. Jacqui from Ngāti Maniapoto is a dwarf although she prefers the term "little person."
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Native Affairs- Low High Part 2
When you think New Zealand synthetic drug industry you think Matt Bowden. He developed New Zealand's first BZP party pill 17 years ago and made a fortune from them before they were banned last year.
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Native Affairs- Low High Part 1
If you thought we got rid of synthetic drugs last year - think again. The Ministry of Health is set to approve a new range of synthetic drug products which have been deemed "safe" and councils around the country are designating areas where they'll be sold.
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Three people hospitalised due to huffing explosion in Papakura
It's the number one killer when it comes to drug consumption, and one toxicologist told Te Kāea 'Huffing' or inhaling propane and butane gas seems to be making a comeback, with a huffing explosion in Papakura that saw three young people hospitalised for serious burns.