Even long-time owner of Hemp Store concerned by availability.

Sizable aftershocks are continuing to shake Christchurch today, as the Prime Minister says authorities need time to sort out what parts of the city will be abandoned due to quake damage.

13 youths from Kawerau have died suddenly in just 18 months, with "no rhyme or reason."

A top Govt scientist says there is an "appalling" lack of information about synthetic cannabis products.

The patient, a mum of two, had a severe stroke which left her virtually unable to talk.

An anguished father wants substances such as Kronic synthetic cannabis banned.

15-year-old gets cannabis substitute 'as easily as an icecream' from dairy near city schools.

A high-profile personal trainer inflames the plus-size model debate, saying he wouldn't trust one to save him in a fire.

Health training funds are being redirected into mental health.

Health spending is to rise by $585 million, by far the biggest sector increase in the Budget, but critics say it is barely enough to keep up with inflation and population growth.

The Supreme Court has granted the IHC leave to appeal a controversial court ruling requiring staff to be paid the minimum wage for sleepover shifts.

Judy Bailey has spoken of her personal battle with depression as she fronts a new campaign.

A multi-million Government funding boost will give new mothers extra WellChild visits in the first months of their babies' lives, it was revealed today, which Plunket has welcomed as "vital" for creating a better society.

The Ministry of Health needs to sit down and talk with families who are caring for their disabled relatives, say the Greens.

New Zealand is likely to follow Australia's lead on requiring tobacco to be sold in plain packaging, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia says.

Prostate-cancer screening should be reduced in New Zealand in light of research just published, an Otago University associate professor says.