Cannabis
Government considering faster access to medicinal cannabis
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says specialists may soon be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis, instead of people needing Ministerial approval. Audio
Medicinal cannabis
Medicinal marijuana, the pros and cons, is the subject of an interview between science communication student Colin Smillie and Abe Gray. Audio
Four arrests in Bay of Plenty drugs bust
Four people have been arrested on drug charges following an investigation targeting the Head Hunters.
Cannabis ubiquitous in the US
Cannabis is becoming more and more normalised in the United States. Audio
Jail for dealer who dropped drugs while fleeing
John Henderson, 50, dropped about $100,000 worth of meth and more than $300,000 in cash as he was jumping over a neighbour's fence.
Police bust cannabis growing operation in Akld rental houses
The police in Auckland have busted a large-scale cannabis operation, being run out of rental houses in Papakura and Howick. Audio
Canadian college sets up cannabis cultivation course
A college in Canada is setting up a course on marijuana cultivation so students can be trained to work at local companies that produce the drug.
Cannabis plants found in house fire call-out
Two hundred cannabis plants have been discovered after the Fire Service was called to a fire in the basement of a Tauranga house.
Drivers could face on-the-spot saliva tests
Drivers could soon have to provide police with saliva samples for immediate screening for illegal drugs.
High cost to criminalised marijuana - NZIER
An economic think tank is calling for marijuana to be legalised saying it could save the country over $300 million a year.
Chris Wilkins - Cannabis Clubs
Economist Dr Chris Wilkins leads Massey University's illegal drug research team. He recently authored a New Zealand Medical Journal editorial promoting the idea of using registered clubs to regulate… Audio
Support for cannabis reform: why so high?
Analysis - "A perfect storm" of circumstances has energised public support for cannabis law reform, reports Kate Newton.
Cannabis: What's happened in America since decrininalisation
Tom Gorman of the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area talks about Colorado's experience since cannabis was decrimialised. Audio
Majority back decriminalisation of cannabis use, poll suggests
A new poll suggests more than 60 percent of New Zealanders want a cannabis law change. Video, Audio
Video: John Key on cannabis reform
In Focus - Prime Minister John Key tells Morning Report's Guyon Espiner his government doesn't support cannabis reform. Video
Cannabis tax could generate $150m a year - Treasury
An Official Information Act request by Nelson lawyer Sue Grey on the economic cost of prohibiting access to Cannabis has turned up a previously secret Drug Classification note from Treasury. It says… Audio
Warning over off the shelf drug tests
The Employers and Manufacturers Association is sounding a warning about off-the-shelf drug tests being marketed to employers.... saying they need to be aware of the legal aspects of workplace drug… Audio
Grey Power sees red over green dream
A Grey Power chapter wanting to plant marijuana between its broccoli and oregano is standing firm in the face of opposition within its own organisation. Audio
Winston Peters to receive Grey Power cannabis petition
Northland MP Winston Peters has agreed to accept a petition by a Grey Power chapter to legalise cannabis. We talk to Mr Peters about Otamatea Grey Power's enthusiasm for being able to have a few pot… Audio
