The average price of a “point” of meth - or 0.1g, which is the usual quantity consumed - was $74 in 2025. Wilkins described the ongoing drop in the price of meth as “dramatic and persistent”, which had reached a new low with unwelcome ramifications for the wider public. Research shows how cocaine becoming easier to accessThe drug survey also revealed that cocaine supply and use continue to grow. Chaired by Steve Symon, a veteran prosecutor in Auckland, the advisory group produced monthly reports with detailed recommendations on topics such as money laundering, corruption, and information-sharing. Now it’s about working out how to make it happen.”Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 18, 2026 17:32 UTC