Traditionally, urine has been the most popular sample for drug testing, however, it’s open to adulteration, or ‘cheating’ by a determined test subject. Here’s some of the ways the urine sample could be corrupted: There are ways to prevent adulteration: check the subject isn’t carrying any containers or bags of liquid, ask the person to […]
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Alcohol Restrictions in Auckland: A Step Toward Reducing Harm
From December 9, 2024, Auckland Council’s new local alcohol policy introduces stricter rules for the sale of alcohol. These changes aim to reduce alcohol-related harm and create safer communities across Tāmaki Makaurau. Key Changes Under the Policy These adjustments come after years of consultation, legal battles, and widespread support from Auckland communities, who have expressed […]
Drug tests at festivals find dangerous new varieties posing as well-known pills
Kiwis are taking dangerous new varieties of drugs, with many being unaware they are doing so. Tests conducted by volunteers at festivals and other events last summer found about 30 per cent of the drugs taken by those who offered samples did not contain what their users thought they did. Instead many contained new varieties […]
Drunk, medicated Harley rider caused teen passenger’s death on Wellington motorway: coroner
A motorcycling photographer was drunk and heavily medicated when he caused a teenage girl’s death on Wellington’s motorway, a coroner has found. Dee McMahon, 49, and Natalia Austin, 18, died after the Harley-Davidson he was riding hit the median barrier near the Terrace Tunnel on June 28 last year. A report by coroner Christopher Devonport […]