Cannabis

Emma James joins the show from Paris to discuss the shocking case of Kobili Traore, who murdered his neighbour but might not be held criminally responsible because he smoked cannabis beforehand.  Audio

In less than two years, the deaths of up to 80 New Zealanders have been attributed to synthetic cannabis (known more accurately as synthetic cannabinoids). Yet currently little is known about why they… Audio

The future of medicinal cannabis in New Zealand is beginning to come into focus after the Health Ministry published a list of proposed regulations for public feedback. They include who'll be allowed… Audio

A  Research New Zealand poll suggests there is not as much support for legalising marijuana in New Zealand. Emmanuel Kalafatelis talks about the survey results. Audio

How high is the cannabis referendum on the agenda of voters? We sent Checkpoint reporter Alex Perrottet out to West Auckland to run his own 'reeferendum' in two different electorates. Video, Audio

Where does Labour sit on the cannabis question - yes or no? Lisa Owen interviews Justice Minister Andrew Little about the upcoming cannabis referendum. Video, Audio

As the government announces its plans for a cannabis referendum, a self-described "cannabis master" who grows and sells marijuana, provides insight into the illegal business he's running, and what a… Video, Audio

The government has announced its plan to hold a yes/no vote on cannabis legislation, but New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says whether New Zealanders can smoke pot or not isn't his party's… Video, Audio

Cabinet is today looking at the referendum into cannabis legislation for personal use that's set to be voted on at the 2020 election.  Audio

A look at the Government's transformation agenda, and how that is tracking, welfare, CGT and more. Also, a leaked paper on the cannabis referendum and ongoing speculation on the security of Simon… Audio

The government is being accused of trying to slip through a law change that some say would essentially decriminalise the possession of class A drugs. The Police Association says changes may be aimed… Video, Audio

Three Minutes Max, short & sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Here's Jules Older with his thoughts on the referendum on legalising cannabis and how it's worked in the U.S for his own… Audio

Alex Berenson says the science that points to long-term issues related to pot use is getting drowned out by the push to legalize use around the world. Audio

There will be a binding referendum on personal use of cannabis at 2020 election, but there has been some concern we're moving too fast ... Audio

There's no stoner like an old stoner. The fastest growing group of cannabis users in the US are those aged over 50. The reasons given are various, with legalization taking a lot of the stigma away… Audio