Overdose deaths remain unacceptably high as stimulant harms increase

New Zealand is losing three people a week to preventable overdose, while hospitalisations from stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine are increasing alongside a recent surge in consumption.

Report: Drug overdoses in Aotearoa 2026

Our annual report compiling coronial and hospitalisation data.

Election 2026: Where the parties stand on reducing drug harm

There is common ground among parties on reducing drug harms and supporting addiction treatment, suggesting progress can be made in the next term.

SMART Recovery funding to grow local peer-led addiction support in communities

Government money for mental health and addiction, announced today, will go straight into building local capacity to support people who want to address substance use.