CrimeCannabis-impaired driver who killed church deacon in crash claimed she was framedBut the evidence against Kim Scott was overwhelming, a judge ruled.04 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleSmoking cannabis has a surprising effect on drinkingNY Times: Scientists corralled 157 people into a makeshift bar to study 'cross-fading'.27 Nov 11:17 PM
New ZealandHow drug-driving tests could hit legal cannabis patientsReturning two positive saliva tests can lead to a 12-hour driving ban.27 Nov 02:34 AM
New ZealandPolice find 'significant' cannabis operation after Auckland firearm callout29 Oct 11:06 PM
New ZealandFrom politics to pot: How an ex-health promoter's ideals led to drug convictions24 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly blamed young driver for quadruple fatality after claiming he had used cannabis22 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Colossal failure': New report rips into punitive drug laws, argues for health-based decriminalisation08 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandUp in smoke: Police seize 10 tonnes of weed in raids on Vietnamese 'grow houses'Police warn landlords to check rentals as 120 properties raided in matter of weeks. 24 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPregnant women should not use cannabis, new US medical guidelines sayNYT: Marijuana during pregnancy is linked to poor birth outcomes, a medical society says.22 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandDrunk gang member pulled loaded shotgun from under sleeping children and fired it'I just fired a shot into the air,' Tiaki James Wahanga O Te Rangi Riki told police.20 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLatest crime data show chances of prison sentence at all-time high; 'staggering' rise in drug-use chargesThe number of charges for drug use has risen to where it was before a key 2019 law change.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice find huge cannabis operation inside building: 'It wasn't here three months ago'Detective says landlords need to be wary of what their tenants are doing.11 Sep 03:24 AM
New ZealandWeed smokers at risk of organ damage from chemical-soaked cannabisCannabis smokers risk organ failure from chemicals commonly used to grow the drug06 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Industrial operation': Cali weed fetches premium in UKNY Times: The cannabis is being hidden in checked luggage from US, British officials say.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan's plan to post box full of cannabis foiled by 'distinctive odour'Anthony Ellison also provided his name and contact details on the package receipt. 26 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandPolice make 'significant' cannabis bust at rural Hawke's Bay addressTwo men, aged 33 and 44, are charged with cannabis cultivation.26 Aug 02:42 AM
Crime'Idiotic driving': How police caught a runaway driver wedged by a treeZac Gillbanks then tried to 'weasle his way out' by making a false police report. 22 Aug 04:00 AM
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
PremiumPremiumHealthcareHashed 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
WorldThailand goes back on decriminalised marijuanaThere was criticism cannabis shops faced few regulations and little oversight.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld-first cannabis trial for dogs to recruit 100 pets All dog breeds are eligible including those with osteoarthritis or showing signs of it.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debtTwo Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.25 Jun 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareNZ's next big export? Medicinal cannabis mission off to EuropeBig overseas markets for medicinal cannabis spur a Kiwi trade trip.12 Jun 06:23 AM
New ZealandTenants grew cannabis but landlord who allegedly owned other grow houses avoids prosecutionConvicted brothers tried to shift responsibility for drug operation during trial. 08 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandThree medicinal cannabis companies are potentially merging into a joint ventureTom Raynel speaks with Guy Haddleton, executive chair of Helius Therapeutics, together with Dr Waseem Alzaher, chief executive of Cannabis Clinic, about the potential merger.Watch28 May 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareNZ's largest cannabis firms propose merger amid industry challengesThree major NZ cannabis firms plan to merge into Helius Health by June.28 May 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareCollapsed cannabis firm Greenfern leaves $1.2m debt, smokes $10.5m of shareholder capitalMedical cannabis companies Greenfern and Cannasouth are both in receivership.26 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
