New ZealandCouple set to lose $1.7m in property after commercial-scale cannabis bustPolice found 331 cannabis plants in four different stages of cultivation and $153k cash.28 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandDrug farmer built 'shanty' on Waikato swampland to harvest cannabis plotsJason Evans and powerlifter co-offender, Jayson Woods, were caught cultivating cannabis.26 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumHealthcareHashed out: Proposed three-way cannabis company merger becomes twoDr Waseem Alzaher cited cultural misalignment as a reason for withdrawing from the deal.23 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debt25 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandTenants grew cannabis but landlord who allegedly owned other grow houses avoids prosecution08 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandThree medicinal cannabis companies are potentially merging into a joint ventureWatch28 May 05:54 AM
PremiumHealthcareCollapsed cannabis firm Greenfern leaves $1.2m debt, smokes $10.5m of shareholder capital26 May 05:44 AM
Crime'Sparks flying': Head Hunters associate crashed through school gates in spiked, stolen AudiHe has since sobered up and re-evaluated his life choices, his lawyer says.25 May 06:00 AM
CrimeCannabis advocate's supporters rally as 'Gandalf' appears in courtPaul Smith, known as ‘Gandalf’, faces new charges in Whangārei District Court.13 May 05:38 AM
New ZealandHydroponics retailer takes Reddit to court in bid to remove 'harmful' posts, unmask postersThey claim the posts threaten their family and are harmful to their business.08 May 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUp in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meetAfter tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.06 May 12:32 AM
New Zealand'I was just watering them': Man living in converted drug house denies being part of cannabis opThanh Truong Ho will likely be deported after serving his jail sentence.04 May 04:00 AM
BusinessInvestor's market manipulation a ‘warning for online share brokerage accounts’Experienced investor fined nearly $200,000 for 10 days of mischief.01 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandWeed estate: The landlords, the seven rental properties, and the cannabis enterpriseLandlord loses property portfolio, money, and gets home detention.25 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow high costs and red tape are stifling NZ's medicinal cannabis industryNZ's medicinal cannabis sector says international players are flooding the market.23 Apr 04:48 AM
Crime'Very agitated' Frenchman bit police officers after they stopped him for doing U-turnThe tourist didn't hold a driver's licence and was here on a working holiday.16 Apr 04:00 AM
CrimeWell-known Auckland artist used baby as decoy in prison drug-smuggling attemptVisiting hours included a cuddle, a hug and multiple pills stuffed down an inmate's shirt.12 Apr 08:16 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleYour weed habit may be messing with your spermNew York Times: A growing body of research shows that cannabis use damages male fertility.08 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice bust cannabis growing operation in Three Kings, AucklandOfficers were seen carrying large crates from the property filled with plants. 02 Apr 06:36 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in cannabis raid claims $77k was from window-washingCharges against Aucklander Metuakore Paruru were withdrawn, but his cash was taken anyway.29 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandStink of cannabis at traffic stop leads to convictions and confiscation of $57kA judge found police failed to follow proper procedures in holding on to the money.21 Mar 08:00 PM
CrimeScammed out of life savings, drug-growing Vietnamese workers jailed and face deportationFive Vietnamese men were jailed, claiming they were duped into a visa scam.06 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandFar North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changesThe Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandProtesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairyHe denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.03 Mar 02:57 AM
