Joseph Boden
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 December 2025
Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, antisemitic terror attack; Complaints about lawyers are on the rise - and most relate to claims of… Audio
Wellington drivers to be tested for drugs from today
From today Wellington motorists could be tested at a roadside stop for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine - with the trial expected to roll out nationally next year. Joseph Boden is a professor… Audio
Drug Driving Tests: How can you test for impairment?
A couple of weeks ago we spoke to the Drug Foundation after the Government announced that Police will begin roadside drug driving tests. Police will test for four types of drugs - cannabis, cocaine… Audio
Cannabis referendum narrowly fails
The special votes count is in and New Zealand's cannabis referendum has failed by a razor-thin margin. Audio
Academic speaks out on cannabis legalisation
A leading public health researcher is urging policy makers to take the cautious path toward cannabis law reform New Zealanders will have the chance to vote on whether to legalise the recreational use… Audio
