Medicinal cannabis campaigner Steve Boggs said progress had been too slow and urged a “stop-gap” measure to allow designated growers to cultivate cannabis while the law was being changed. That means your legally prescribed medicinal cannabis just got $5 cheaper – enough for a pack of papers and a lighter! Coming upFirst Thursday on Karangahape Road – Thurs 1 st June, with The Hemp Store and others open late. on Karangahape Road – Thurs 1 June, with The Hemp Store and others open late. Substance Checking clinic at The Hemp Store – Sat 10 June, 11am-3pm, thanks to the NZ Drug Foundation.

A big phasedown of ironsand-based steel production is on the cards at New Zealand Steel. This is the result of a conditional three-way environmental agreement between NZ Steel, the Government and Contact Energy. An extra $160 million will be paid by NZ Steel. The deal will also see NZ Steel slipping down the rankings of companies whose carbon costs are met by the Government. NZ Steel makes several common products in NZ including Colorsteel and Axxis steel framing.

In This Story: JapanJapan is an island country in East Asia located in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures and eight traditional regions. The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with more than 37.4 million residents. Japan is a great power and a member of numerous international organizations, including the United Nations (since 1956), the OECD, and the G7. Japan is a leader in the automotive and electronics industries.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Budget 2023: Grant Robertson speaks at ANZ Annual Post-Budget briefing | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Finance Minister Grant Robertson was once again made to defend his Wellbeing Budget 2023, the day after it was revealed in Parliament. Full story: https://bit.ly/3Is3K9rSubscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jXCheck out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oqFollow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXeFollow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbvnzherald.co.nz YouTube Channel

The fake winning tickets arrive in envelopes similar to these ones, which were widely distributed in a 2019 mail scam. The fake winning tickets arrive in envelopes similar to these ones, which were widely distributed in a 2019 mail scam. By RNZPostal workers have uncovered a mail scam originating in Malaysia that appears identical to previous rackets, which have conned New Zealanders out of millions of dollars. “The scam mail is easily identified - a white envelope with colourful Malaysian stamps with the address being printed with the family name first,” Maynard said. Maynard said the union has alerted New Zealand Post to the latest fraud and it has undertaken to seize and destroy any scam mail arriving at the border.

Photo: RNZ / Angus DreaverPolice have confirmed this afternoon that a fifth body has been removed from the scene of this week's fatal fire at the Loafers Lodge in Wellington. Four bodies were recovered yesterday, after the blaze in the Wellington suburb of Newtown on Monday night. In a statement, acting Wellington District Commander Inspector Dion Bennett said police were now working to formally identify the fifth victim, along with the four recovered yesterday. Bennett said police teams were still working on a detailed forensic scene examination, which is expected to extend into next week. "Our staff are also continuing to contact families of those who were staying at Loafers Lodge who have been accounted for, so we can reassure them their loved ones are safe."

Dear BBC of Stuff,We at OnEurope often write to you at round about this time of year to hand out constructive and blindingly obvious advice on what went right – or more often, wrong. It’s a rather different letter in 2023 because your contribution to the contest was so much bigger than usual. We wouldn’t have known where to start, you knew exactly where to start – two ordinary children brought together by the thrill of the moment. We know all about SVT, and SVT know all about us. Sell your performer first, then find the song to be a vehicle for your performer, then drive that vehicle like there’s no tomorrow.

Fox News published this video item, entitled “FBI whistleblower reveals shocking details about the agency” – below is their description. Whistleblower Steve Friend weighs in on the alleged politicization of the Department of Justice on ‘Hannity.’ Fox News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is unsure what to do with this four-bedroom Queenstown property it bought in 2021. PHOTOS: TRACEY ROXBURGHThe Queenstown Lakes District Council has spent almost $4 million on two central business district properties, one of which is destined to be demolished. Council spokesman Sam White said the council spent $2.2 million on Gilmore Lodge, a four-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-level property on the corner of Henry and Shotover Sts in December, 2021. She initially set up shop at 66 Stanley St, in a portion of the former SBS Bank site which was not required, moving four years later to the Shotover St site. "These could either be let as residential properties, or sold once the arterial project is complete."

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues ease Beauden Barrett long-term injury fears after All Blacks star's early exit against RedsSuper Rugby Pacific: Blues ease Beauden Barrett long-term injury fears after All Blacks star's early exit against Reds[Photo: stuff.co.nz]Blues coach Leon MacDonald has allayed any fears over a long-term injury to All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett, who left the field injured in Friday's 45-26 victory over the Reds. Barrett, 31, didn't return for the second half in Brisbane as a potentially devastating blow to the All Blacks' plans for this year's Rugby World Cup in France. Up until that point, Barrett had been key for the Blues' 17-14 halftime advantage. A foot injury was cited as the reason for Barrett's early exit, however while an update from the Blues as to its severity will come, MacDonald can breathe a sigh of relief that his first-five hasn't suffered an injury to his knees, or previously troublesome Achilles. Meanwhile, Friday's win was key in boosting the Blues' hopes of a home semi-final.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Budget 2023: Political editor Claire Trevett sums up the Budget | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Political editor Claire Trevett tells Business Editor at Large Liam Dann and Senior Multimedia Business Journalist Madison Reidy what’s in this year’s Budget in a nutshell. Full story: https://bit.ly/43aqGC8 Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

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National are selling a Labour minority led Government with a supply and confidence arrangement with the Maori Party as the ‘coalition of chaos’ which exposes a grotesque level of ignorance on Chris Luxon’s behalf. So how would a Labour led Government with a supply and confidence arrangement with the Maori Party would actually work? voteThere will be bottom-lines that the Māori Party will require in return for that supply and confidence vote. TDB Recommends NewzEngine.comThe issue for the Left are what the bottom-lines the Maori Party will demand. That is the true question of the 2023 election, what can the Maori Party gain for their supply and confidence vote.

Photo: RNZ/Angus DreaverPolice have confirmed this afternoon that a fifth body has been removed from the scene of this week's fatal fire at the Loafers Lodge in Wellington. "Our staff are also continuing to contact families of those who were staying at Loafers Lodge who have been accounted for, so we can reassure them their loved ones are safe." Fire Service advised against Loafers Lodge building consentThe Fire Service did not support a building consent application for an extension to Loafers Lodge, now the scene of a deadly blaze, claiming the proposal did "not demonstrate that any level of safety has been provided." Flames could be seen shooting from Loafers Lodge in Wellington during the fatal blaze. FENZ risk reduction and investigations manager Pete Gallagher said there will be comprehensive investigations into all aspects of the Loafers Lodge fire, including an operational review.

A strong earthquake has struck in the Pacific Ocean near New Caledonia but experts say there isn't a tsunami threat. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says it does not expect a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami and there is no threat to Hawaii. New Caledonia and Vanuatu sit on the Pacific's 'Ring of Fire', an arc of seismic faults around the Pacific Ocean where earthquakes and volcanoes are common. The New Zealand Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management have said there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand. The quake shook buildings for several seconds in downtown Los Angeles.