Drugs

War correspondent Toby Muse spent 15 years living in Colombia and gained an unprecedented level of access to the local drug cartels. His new book, Kilo, traces the life cycle of a kilogram of cocaine.

The government has announced more support for small and medium sized business but does it go far enough? Plus we ask about the plight of drug users under lockdown.  Audio

The NZ Drug Foundation says consider taking a break from drug and alcohol during the lockdown - Associate Professor Andy Towers from the School of Health Sciences at Massey University says watch for… Audio

The development of generic drugs has been one of the most important developments for public health, making medicines cheaper and more accessible, especially in developing countries. But what are the… Audio

New research from the Norwegian Consumer Council shows the online advertising industry is behind comprehensive illegal collection and indiscriminate use of personal data. Netsafe chief executive… Audio

Convicted drug smuggler Karel Sroubek has been refused early release from prison for the fourth time.

The Czech kick-boxer - also known as Jan Antolik - is four years into a six-year jail sentence… Video, Audio

Professor Warren Brookbanks talks about why the alcohol and drug treatments court trials have worked and worth making permanent. Audio

It's been 50 years since the infamous December 6, 1969 free concert by the Rolling Stones at Altamont. Joel Selvin is the author of the book Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the… Audio

Data released from New Zealand's largest annual health survey shows that our drinking culture is continuing to move in the wrong direction. Alcohol Healthwatch Executive Director Dr Nicki Jackson says… Audio

Lung cancer patients with a rare form of the disease are being offered a free medicine from Roche pharmaceuticals which helps stop its spread. Lung Foundation CEO Philip Hope talks to Jesse Mulligan… Audio

Joe Wood was married to Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood for 30 years, and she took a lot of photos of the band along the way. She has just released her latest book, Stoned: Photographs &… Audio

Tse Chi Lop is suspected of leading a vast multinational drug trafficking syndicate through the Asia-Pacific region that is raking in up to $17 billion a year. Journalist Tom Allard has been on the… Audio

There is a definite method to the madness when it comes to the language used in Nigerian scam emails. Deborah Schaffer is a professor of English at MSU Billings and has researched the role of language… Audio

Contrary to the seniors of the party, New Zealand First's youth branch supports a bill to test recreational drugs at festivals. Audio

NZ First has shot down a plan to make drug testing legal by this summer, because they say it could encourage drug use. Police Minister Stuart Nash said earlier this year the move would save lives and… Audio

Travel writer Mary Jane Walker says people should always travel to the places they tell you not to. She is the author of the 'Maverick Traveller' series of books.  Audio

Vancouver actress Sarah Edmondson spent 12 years in the NXIVM cult. She eventually blew the whistle and has a new book, Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, The Cult That Bound My Life. Audio

Deborah Small is a lawyer and social justice activist fighting back against the inequities of the US government's so-called 'war on drugs'. She is the Executive Director of Break the Chains (USA) an… Audio