The Bay of Plenty is seeing an increase in random workplace drug testing and nearly 8 per cent of all drug screening tests are turning positive.

According to NZ Drug Detection Agency statistics, more then 75% of drug tests turned positive for cannabis use. Positive results for tests on the use of opiates also went up marginally but there was a 50% drop in use of methamphetamine.
Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns has confirmed discussions with unions about a formalised drug and alcohol policy for random drug testing of port workers.
"We haven't had a problem so far but safety at the port is paramount."
Source-Medindia