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    Most New Zealanders want changes to our drug laws

    Most New Zealanders want changes to our drug laws


    A new survey from the Drug foundation has found 68 percent of those asked want a health based law approach.

    61 percent support removing penalties for drug use in favour of education and treatment.

    Drug Foundation Executive Director Sarah Helm says we have seen evidence this works.

    She says a meth programme launched in Northland is preventing use.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Rugby:
    Snowboarder Cam Melville Ives has clinched a spot in Saturday morning's halfpipe final 11:07

     Environment:
    Areas surrounding the base of Mount Maunganui remain off-limits, and geotechnical experts warn the risk of more slips is still high 11:07

     Entertainment:
    Dame Emma Thompson has shied away from theatre roles in recent years because she's a "morning person" 10:51

     Politics:
    A promise of no big spending this Budget, and potential for further cost-cutting measures 10:47

     Law and Order:
    They escaped appalling conditions in scam factories. Now, they are living on the streets in Cambodia 10:37

     National:
    ‘Proportional representation’ could reduce polarization in Congress and help more people feel like their voices are being heard 10:27

     Law and Order:
    The famous Gore trout statue is looking to finally have a name - 40 years after it was constructed 10:27

     Entertainment:
    Rick Astley believes the secret to his happy marriage is having "respect" for each other 10:21

     National:
    ‘Which Side Are You On?’: American protest songs have emboldened social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis 10:17

     National:
    ‘It ain’t no unicorn’: meet the researchers who’ve interviewed 130 Bigfoot hunters 10:07

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