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Comment: I'm 80. I've never touched cannabis. And I've changed my mind on legalisation
In 1967 I changed my mind on another referendum, about six o'clock closing.
Cannabis result hinges on youth turnout - researcher
Pollster had thought the yes vote was "a lost cause", but is now revising his opinion.
Could this be NZ's new 'green zone' for cannabis cafes?
Where, when and how - so many questions unanswered.
Top medical experts on why they are urging a 'yes' vote in cannabis referendum
"A yes vote is a vote for health, not handcuffs."
'Legalise it': Sam Neill urges 'yes' in cannabis referendum
"NEW ZEALANDERS ! Kiwis everywhere! Make sure you vote in this vital election."
John Roughan: Legalisation sends completely the wrong message
OPINION: John Roughan on the lighter referendum.
Pharmacist who stole drugs to feed addiction has registration cancelled
The pharmacist said temptation got the better of him when he was caught stealing drugs.
Ross Bell: Why I believe Jacinda Ardern is a 'yes' voter on cannabis
Opinion: The Prime Minister is resolutely coy on her cannabis vote. Here's what I think.
Mega meth bust sentencing: Australian jailed over 109kg of concealed drugs
Defence: 'He has made a grave mistake, there is no doubt about it.'
Schapelle Corby opens up in rare interview
The convicted drug smuggler says she "doesn't care" what people think of her.
Reeferendum: Public Health Association throws weight behind 'yes' vote
"Prohibition not effective and in some cases is directly increasing harm and inequities."
Child to be discharged from hospital after consuming potent fantasy drug
The child was rushed to hospital after ingesting an illicit substance.
Cannabis referendum: 10 pros and cons of legalising drug
A guide to the main arguments for and against cannabis legalisation.
Man with huge, expensive drug habit jailed
The drug dealer's meth habit cost him about $3000 a day.
Cannabis referendum: Everything you need to know including why it has become political
Everything you need to know about the referendum to legalise cannabis for personal use.
Toxic warning: Deadly zombie-like drug in NZ again
Health teams extremely alarmed to see a deadly synthetic cannabis hit our shores again.
Your choice: Legal or illegal cannabis supply?
Comment: There's evidence that few people are put off using cannabis by its prohibition.
Big Read: How Dilworth historic abuse case was blown open
The Dilworth investigation started after an approach from a former student two years ago.
The Road Ahead: 'Cannabis users aren't degenerates - they're normal'
TOP candidate Abe Gray wants cannabis legalised; Act's Brooke van Velden backs euthanasia.
The Road Ahead: 'Cannabis users aren't degenerates - they're normal'
TOP candidate Abe Gray wants cannabis legalised; Act's Brooke van Velden backs euthanasia.
Ex- bishop's son snorted coke 'every 40 minutes'
He also sold party drugs to fund his love of designer clothes.
Why NZ may have seen the last of killer 'zombie' drug
Linked to 64 deaths, there's now a 'complete absence' of zombie drug AMB-Fubinaca in NZ.
Royal staff jailed for cocaine-fuelled rave amid lockdown
The guardsmen attended a booze and cocaine-fuelled "mini-rave" at a riverside park.
Focus Live: Judith Collins announces National's plan to tackle meth
On a visit to Hawke's Bay National Party Leader Judith Collins announced new plans to tackle the drug on a national and regional level. Video / HBT
Cannabis referendum raises questions over its medicinal use
The biggest area of confusion for cannabis is whether medicinal cannabis will be legal.
Hawkesby: Clearing the air about cannabis misinformation
Comment: Lack of balance in the debate about legalising recreational cannabis.
Covid leads to concerns over elder abuse, youth drug taking
Abuse and drug-use are two issues raised in a new social care report for Queenstown.
Man sentenced for meth-fuelled accident that killed his baby son
The driver, who had been smoking meth, overtook on a blind corner near Waiouru.
Diamante horse head case: Pair appeal sentence
The drugs had an estimated street value of up to $14 million.
Mt Eden bus crash tragedy: Dad on drugs in crash which killed him, baby son
Chris Tobin and his son, 16-month-old, Jack died after Tobin drove into the path of a bus.
Maga MDMA: Police warn of 'dangerous' drugs shaped like Donald Trump's head
The orange pills could lead to serious harm for drug users.
Meth operation uncovered in Muriwai
Two men will appear in court today charged with manufacturing and supplying the drug.
Kerre McIvor: Why new rental law may backfire for tenants
The road to hell may be paved with good intentions, the road to homelessness might be too.