A new petition is calling on Parliament to launch an independent regulatory review of New Zealand’s outdated Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (MoDA) and its associated framework, including the Psychoactive ...

The government has permitted Dr. Cameron Lacey, a psychiatrist, to prescribe psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in ...

Australia and New Zealand lead the world in per-capita cocaine use as global drug consumption and trafficking reach ...

This is huge for people with depression who've tried everything else and are still suffering,' says Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour.

In a landmark decision that signals a shift in mental health treatment and drug policy, the New Zealand government has ...

The widespread popularity of cannabis, and its rising potency over the years, has prompted concerns about its potential ...

New Zealand on Wednesday approved the medicinal use of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound notably found in so-called ...

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A new study has revealed large differences in attitudes toward various types of drugs, ... Credit: Journal of Psychoactive Drugs (2025). DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2025.2511750 ...

The report said that the Pacific serves as both a cautionary tale and a direct source of risk for New Zealand. ... New Zealand's Warning About Drugs In The Pacific Friday, 13 June 2025, 8:40 pm ...

As the threat of organised crime looms large over the Pacific, New Zealand is being warned that the region serves as both a cautionary tale and a direct source of risk. This is according to a report ...

Article – RNZ. The report said that the Pacific serves as both a cautionary tale and a direct source of risk for New Zealand. Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific Journalist. As the threat of organised crime looms ...