New Zealand Sees Rise in Cocaine and Meth Use, Policy Shift Urged

A wastewater report for late 2025 revealed a significant rise in cocaine and methamphetamine use in New Zealand, prompting calls for a fundamental shift in drug policies.

23 Mar, 01:04 — 23 Mar, 01:04

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Rise in cocaine and meth use prompts call for 'fundamental shift' in policies

The wastewater report showed during the last three months of 2025 Kiwi's were also using nearly 34.7 kgs of methamphetamine every week.

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