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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

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     Today's News

    		 Accident and Emergency:
    Coromandel Peninsula's State Highway 25 heading south from Whitianga is completely blocked - after a serious crash about 10am, seriously injuring one 11:57

     Living & Travel:
    New Zealand have blitzed their netball series against Scotland 2-nil, after an 80-48 victory in the second test at Glasgow 11:57

     Law and Order:
    An Auckland man has denied murdering a father and son in east Auckland last month 11:37

     National:
    From Trump’s wrecking ball to China’s electrifying rise, geopolitics hang heavy over this year’s climate talks 11:17

     Business:
    First home buyers are riding high in a property market fuelled by increased choice and favourable loan rules 10:57

     Politics:
    Otago University students are facing back to back increases to their tuition fees 10:47

     National:
    ‘Oh, the fog lying like a blanket over this sad town’: The Mushroom Tapes sees the humanity in an inhumane story 10:07

     Politics:
    There have been no official talks yet about compensation for the complainant against Jevon McSkimming 9:57

     Rugby League:
    The opening round of the NRL has been revealed for next season 9:27

     Netball:
    The Silver Ferns lead Scotland 32-21 in the second quarter of their second netball test in Glasgow 9:07

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