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    A new invention is bringing police a step closer to performing drug tests on drivers

    A new invention is bringing police a step closer to performing drug tests on drivers


    Police and scientists have developed a handheld device to test for - methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine.

    A six-month trial will be carried out in the Auckland, Canterbury and Central police districts.

    The Government announced in December it would give police powers to conduct random roadside drug tests, and prosecute drugged drivers.

    The oral fluid testing rules should come into force next year, with guilty drivers fined and suspended from driving for 12 hours.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Rugby:
    To today's NPC rugby final in Christchurch, where Canterbury and Otago have been trading tries 16:57

     Politics:
    Dame Noeline Taurua is reportedly back in charge of the Silver Ferns ... but not quite yet 16:17

     Rugby League:
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     Motorsports:
    Mexico felt like a mystery for Liam Lawson, after he finished 11th-fastest in second practice for the latest Grand Prix in Mexico City 15:27

     Environment:
    Recovery is the name of the game down south - after the region was slammed with severe wind and rain 15:27

     Living & Travel:
    Aucklanders are being urged to look out for yellow-legged hornets, following the discovery of a queen's nest this week 14:07

     Accident and Emergency:
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     Business:
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     Boxing:
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