NZ’s medicinal cannabis ecosystem hopes to harvest value-add opportunities
The latter is planning to close its East Tāmaki factory, affecting 65 workers. It is one of only…
Driver in Rotorua crash that killed Sakura Hall, 2, admits he was on drugs
His lawyer, Andy Hill, said that while the man admitted the charge, he disputed some of the police’s…
Award-winning cannabis horror comedy movie The Weed Eaters coming to Whanganui
The plot follows a group of stoner millennials on a secluded getaway who stumble upon an ancient strain…
Four people arrested after police find $1.1m worth of cannabis plants at Christchurch property
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Cannabis possession charges surge 50% in two years, to 8‑year high
While a person can be charged with multiple possession offences in a given year, the number of individuals…
Study finds addiction risk tied to reward and impulse genes
Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how…
Cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines linked to higher stroke risk
A massive analysis of more than 100 million participants reveals that several commonly used illicit substances may raise…
Kiwi rich-lister Guy Haddleton’s medical cannabis company Helius Therapeutics goes into voluntary administration
Chief executive Vicky Taylor said the move was deeply disappointing but reflected the challenging conditions facing the sector.…
Cannabis may be beneficial for the brain at an older age
Can cannabis affect the aging brain? A large-scale study recently published points to a surprising connection between cannabis…
Could GLP-1 drugs help curb addiction? Large veteran study points to potential benefit
A major study of US veterans suggests that GLP-1 diabetes medications may influence addiction-related outcomes, revealing a surprising…
Two 16-year-olds arrested after Southland op shop ‘donation’ leads to cannabis, weapon and $4k cash haul
“Nothing unusual there. Donations are often left in that very spot for staff to sort through and tidy…
David Seymour eyes wine-style export boom in medicinal cannabis industry
The ministry defines a medicinal cannabis product as either dried cannabis flower, or a pharmaceutical dosage containing ingredients…