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arrested in cannabis raid claims $77k was from window-washingCharges against Aucklander Metuakore Paruru were withdrawn, but his cash was taken anyway.29 Mar 04:00 AM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