Cannabis
NZMA chair Dr Kate Baddock on cannabis referendum
NZMA Chair Dr Kate Baddock joins The Panel to discuss the preliminary cannabis referendum result. Audio
Dr Marta Rychert on cannabis referendum
University for Auckland researcher Dr Marta Rychert on the preliminary cannabis referendum result. Audio
Greens predicting cannabis referendum too close to call
Polling on the Cannabis Legalisation and Control referendum has been tight, with support for the proposed bill ranging from 35 to 52 percent.
Chloe Swar-brick is the Green Party's drug reform… Audio
New Zealanders' support for legalising cannabis is increasing
The latest Research NZ poll set out to gauge how Kiwis plan to vote in the upcoming Cannabis referendum. The results showed that almost half of those polled (46%) now say they will vote in favour of… Audio
Grey Power accused of undemocratic stance on cannabis debate
Some Grey Power members are unhappy with the organisation's stance in opposing cannabis legalisation, but the its president says yes voters within the association's ranks are a tiny minority.
Primary sector wary of health and safety if cannabis legalised
Legalising of recreational cannabis could increase health and safety risks for the primary sector, say wary employers.
Cannabis vote - what the evidence says
As the general election draws near so to does the referendum on legalising recreational cannabis. The Cannabis Legislation and Control Bill would allow people aged 20 or over to buy up to 14 grams of… Audio
Support for legalising cannabis going up in smoke - survey
Research NZ has been taking the pulse of the nation in the build-up to the election and its latest poll results show that support for legalising euthanasia remains steady but there has been a sizeable… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Linda Clark & Richard Harman
As election day creeps closer, the last week has seen more political scandals come to light, and politicians from both sides of the aisle handing in their resignations. Weekend panellists Linda Clark… Audio
New Zealanders in favour of euthanasia legislation
The latest survey from Research NZ shows that Kiwis continue to be heavily in favour of euthanasia legislation, while the cannabis question remains finely balanced. Emanuel Kalafatelis joins the show… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Linda Clark & Richard Harman
Linda Clark and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on issues like euthanasia and cannabis, but primarily this week it's politics, and how the new-look National party is positioned with the New… Audio
How does cannabis use affect New Zealanders' health?
As the general election draws closer, so too does a referendum on legalising cannabis. The issue has long been debated, often on moral or political grounds rather than scientific. Professor Richie… Audio
Cannabis referendum details fail to fire up people
Cannabis referendum details fail to fire up debate or register on people's radars as they cope with COVID-19 lock down and an immediate uncertain economic future. Audio
Edibles initially off the table if cannabis referendum passes
New Zealanders won't be allowed to purchase edible cannabis products right away, if the country votes to legalise cannabis at this year's referendum.
The final legislation has been published this… Audio
New Zealanders continue to favour euthanasia legislation
A new survey from Research New Zealand Limited shows that Kiwis continue to be in favour of euthanasia legislation, while opinion is more polarised but possibly changing in favour of the recreational… Audio
Poll shows support for changing laws on cannabis has dropped
A poll shows support for changing the laws around recreational cannabis has dropped. Audio
Legalising cannabis is a much better option than decriminalising its use - expert analysis
The pros and cons of legalising cannabis is explored by Professor Benedikt Fischer from the University of Auckland during the 2019 Raising the Bar night. Audio
New NZ study on medical cannabis shows positive results
Auckland University along with the country's first medical cannabis clinic has released the results of their combined study of 400 patients. Audio
Will legalising cannabis take it out of the black market?
Voters will this year get a say on whether New Zealand should legalise cannabis for personal use.
Advocates argue legalisation will take the product out of the hands of criminals, and ensure that… Audio
Mixed views on cannabis in Nelson
New Zealanders are set to decide whether or not to give the green light to legalising cannabis use next year.
The government has published a draft bill setting out the rules for the use, purchase… Video, Audio