New ZealandCannabis activists warned to 'stay off the grass'J Day organisers told the high end of the central Dunedin park is off limits.04 May 07:11 PM
PremiumCompaniesCowboy cannabis crowdfunding: Reining in weed's Wild WestSheriffs few and far between in the cowboy country that is medical cannabis crowdfunding.30 Oct 04:27 AM
New ZealandCannabis result hinges on youth turnout - researcherPollster had thought the yes vote was "a lost cause", but is now revising his opinion.10 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel seeks third term: 'There is much we need to do'Former Labour MP Lianne Dalziel is seeking a third term as Christchurch Mayor.30 Jul 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Legalising cannabis makes no senseComment: There is nothing aspirational about encouraging drug use, Mike Hosking says.22 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Protect kids from cannabis - legalise itComment: I think we're sophisticated enough to consider the nuance of this issue.15 Feb 08:15 PM
New ZealandMarijuana trial shows positive signs for epilepsy victimsThe authors caution the trial was not designed to be able to draw conclusions on efficacy.12 Aug 07:15 PM
KahuNats, Labour given $1m broadcasting moneyLabour and Greens' deal to work together has not affected their broadcast funding.26 May 03:03 AM
New ZealandMedical cannabis tour plans thwartedThe Cannabis Party's plans to offer exclusive tours to California to buy legal cannabis have been thwarted by Ministry of Health advice.07 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandParliament urged to legalise medicinal cannabisThe mother of the first person to get approval to use medicinal cannabis in New Zealand has made an emotional plea to Parliament to make it easier for others to get access to the drug legally.12 Oct 12:35 AM
New ZealandPush to legalise Canterbury cannabis rubbishedThe claim by the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party that CERA's powers could be used to relax cannabis laws in the region has been rubbished.04 Sep 07:02 AM
OpinionGeoff Noller: People should decide drug futurePerhaps because of the impending election, public discussion of our cannabis laws has been gaining momentum.03 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionDebate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandRace unlikely to alter Labour's totalParty expected to keep number of MPs at 42 even if Davis wins byelection.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandVoters back Harawira, but only by a whiskerLoyalty transferring with candidate from Maori Party to new Mana group.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBotany candidates running cheap byelection campaignsTen vying for electorate in southeast Auckland predicted to be a sure bet for National Party20 Feb 04:30 PM