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    A massive spike in meth use is being linked to a change in global shopping habits

    A massive spike in meth use is being linked to a change in global shopping habits


    Chris Luxon has asked ministers to look into meth use, after annual wastewater results show a 96 percent increase in consumption last year compared to 2023.

    Massey University drug researcher Chris Wilkins says it's likely a case of both people using more, and more people using.

    He says the increase represents the changes to the drug market, which is moving from a brick and mortar store, to a global online platform.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Politics News
     23 Nov: A KiwiSaver provider is welcoming the National Party's first election promise: to lift contributions
     23 Nov: The Labour Party has selected economist and trade unionist Craig Renney, as its candidate for Wellington Bays, in next years election
     23 Nov: The National Party wants New Zealander's retirement savings, to catch up to our Trans-Tasman cousins
     23 Nov: With Black Friday sales already being advertised - Kiwis are being warned to stick to a budget
     23 Nov: United Nations leaders have come to a decision for a key new deal on climate action
     22 Nov: European cars could become cheaper in EU trade deal
     22 Nov: The government's accused of rushing through changes to the Education and Training Act
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     Today's News

    		 Rugby:
    Loose forward Wallace Sititi doesn't agree with the critics who reckon the All Blacks' 2025 season was disappointing 16:57

     Politics:
    A KiwiSaver provider is welcoming the National Party's first election promise: to lift contributions 16:27

     Rugby:
    All Blacks lock Fabian Holland believes his team can only grow after his first year as a test player 16:27

     Cricket:
    England cricket captain Ben Stokes won't let the opening test loss to Australia in Perth derail their Ashes campaign 16:17

     Cricket:
    The Black Caps are relishing a shift to test cricket against the West Indies next month after sweeping the one-day series against the tourists 16:17

     Rugby:
    All Blacks coach Scott Robertson plans to mull over how to replace assistant Jason Holland 15:27

     Motoring:
    F1 live Las Vegas: Oscar Piastri starts fifth, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen on front row 15:07

     Basketball:
    American import Izaiah Brockington doesn't think the Breakers are as bad as this season's Australian NBL record suggests 14:57

     Motoring:
    McLaren driver Oscar Piastri is facing an uphill battle to claim a maiden Formula One world championship, after qualifying fifth for the Las Vegas Grand Prix while main rival and teammate Lando Norris took pole 14:27

     Politics:
    The Labour Party has selected economist and trade unionist Craig Renney, as its candidate for Wellington Bays, in next years election 14:07

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