Synthetic cannabis
Jailed K2 user wants to rid NZ of drugs
A user of synthetic cannabis jailed for burglaries and other offences to feed his habit now wants to help get rid of the drugs in Oamaru and New Zealand, a pledge made in a letter read to the Oam
Warning on synthetic cannabis use
An increase in cases of long-term users of synthetic cannabis experiencing psychiatric effects and suicidal tendencies has prompted a warning from the Dunedin-based National Poisons Centre.
Alarm at synthetic cannabis-self-harm link
The possible health risks of long-term use of synthetic cannabis have begun to emerge - with the risk of suicide and self-harm in users alarming health professionals.
March a protest over 'legal highs'
The crusading Oamaru mother behind the town's second anti-synthetic cannabis protest march says public support for an end to the sale of so-called legal highs is growing.
Mother upset saleswoman sold son synthetic cannabis
A Mosgiel woman is angry after synthetic cannabis was sold to her 16-year-old son yesterday.
Police concern over Dunedin dairy offering K2 'on tick'
At least one Dunedin dairy is allowing K2 users to buy the legal high product "on tick", despite synthetic cannabis continuing to be a driver of crime in the South, police say.