I was addicted to painkillers. Using medicinal cannabis has been a ‘game-changer’
The drug worked to manage his pain for a few years, but Fleming says he then developed an…
Police officer living with gang member and caught with cannabis in drug bust one of 10 investigations into links between police and organised crime
The officer was discharged without conviction and granted permanent name suppression. The case is one of a growing…
A Surprising Treatment for Chronic Lower Back Pain: Cannabis
It’s the leading cause of disability and one of the most costly health challenges of our time: chronic…
Massive genetics study shows what truly separates and unites 14 psychiatric disorders
A sweeping genomic analysis reveals how psychiatric disorders cluster into five biological families, exposing shared pathways and pinpointing…
Fears thousands of medicinal cannabis users will be caught out by new drug-driving laws
Alzaher said he was advising patients to wait 12 hours before driving – ideally taking medication at night…
Genetic signals reveal why erectile dysfunction develops and who is most at risk
New genomic evidence unmasks the biological pathways driving erectile dysfunction, linking cardiometabolic disease and addiction traits to ED…
NZ Breakers development player Tukaha Cooper receives anti-doping sanction for cannabis use
Cooper has yet to play this season for the Breakers, who currently have a 5-10 record halfway through…
Medicinal cannabis cooking class comes to Hastings at Fringe in the ‘Stings festival
Organisers of the Fringe in the ‘Stings festival decided to hold it as a follow-up to last year’s…
Double-fatal Kaimai crash: Coroner finds driver under the influence of cannabis
Coroner Dunn said Wilson “tragically” died at the scene, and Chase succumbed to his “significant injuries” in Waikato…
Low-dose THC mitigates harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV treatment
Long-term, low doses of THC mitigate many harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV and antiretroviral therapy…
Marlborough man Tachyon Hutt killed after ignoring warnings not to drive after drinking
Tachyon Hutt lived on a boat moored near Picton. He had plans to restore it, before his death…
Discovery of major cannabis grow sparks overnight police presence in Paremoremo, Auckland
A police presence was maintained at the address overnight, “as the grounds are extensive and contain a number…