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NewsSeptember 30

Heavy cannabis users seen as 'unreliable, unhealthy': Study

A University of Otago study has found students believe cannabis laws do not deter their peers from using the drug and heavy users are perceived as "underachievers, unreliable, and unhealthy".
Heavy cannabis users seen as 'unreliable, unhealthy': Study
Heavy cannabis users seen as 'unreliable, unhealthy': Study
DunedinAugust 28

King’s board backs rector over cannabis post

The King’s High School board of trustees is backing the school’s rector over comments he made about the upcoming cannabis referendum.
King’s board backs rector over cannabis post
King’s board backs rector over cannabis post
NationalAugust 23

Rector’s cannabis post on shaky legal ground

A senior law professor at the University of Otago says a Dunedin school may be in some difficulty over its communication about the upcoming cannabis referendum.
Rector’s cannabis post on shaky legal ground
Rector’s cannabis post on shaky legal ground
BusinessAugust 14

Concerns over cannabis use at work

Jacob McSweeny takes a look at how workplaces like forestry and the port will manage if cannabis legalisation gets a ‘‘yes’’ at the coming referendum.
Concerns over cannabis use at work
Concerns over cannabis use at work
NationalAugust 14

Decision time is nearing

New Zealanders heading to polling stations in September will also be asked to vote on whether they want cannabis legalised. Daisy Hudson takes a look at the vote, which could have a major effect on our society.
Decision time is nearing
Decision time is nearing
NationalAugust 9

Police Association sees pros and cons

Legalising cannabis may put more pressure on police resources, and if the pricing system is not correct, could fail to dent the black market, the Police Association says.
Police Association sees pros and cons
Police Association sees pros and cons
NationalAugust 7

Debate on legality polarising

Kiwis heading to polling stations in September will also be asked to vote on whether they want cannabis legalised. Daisy Hudson takes a look at the vote, which could have a major impact on our society.
Debate on legality polarising
Debate on legality polarising