Health Committee to consider anonymous submissions on Good Samaritan overdose bill
People will be able to anonymously submit to the committee considering a law change that would legally protect people calling for help for drug emergencies.
Have your say: Legal protections for people seeking help
A new bill is being considered by Parliament that would protect people calling for help in the event of an overdose
Nangs - what you need to know
Everything you need to know about nitrous oxide use in New Zealand
Overdose Good Samaritan Bill to be debated in Parliament
A law change that would provide legal protections for people seeking help in the event of an overdose will be debated in Parliament
Have your say on New Zealand's Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy
The Ministry of Health is asking for feedback on the draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Drug checking service continues to grow
A new Drug Foundation report shows 12% growth in samples tested at its public clinics
Report: What we saw at drug checking in 2025
Key insights from our drug checking services in 2025.
Alarming increase in low-level drug prosecutions undermining health efforts
New Ministry of Justice data shows 2025 had the highest number of low-level charges for drug possession or use in a decade.
Record-breaking drug consumption shows, yet again, a new approach is needed
New data showing record-breaking cocaine consumption is just the latest evidence that the country’s drugs approach is failing.