THERE'S BEEN CONTINUED DEBATE TODAY ON THE USE OF CANNABIS BY YOUNG PEOPLE On the streets of Wellington today, children on their school holidays told Checkpoint they'd have no trouble getting hold of cannabis if they wanted to. And police in Wellington say there's definitely been an increase in younger children using the drug.x clare pasley
So what is it like to be a parent dealing with a teenage drug abuser and what are the facilities like to help the family cope with the problem? Bella mother of ex drug user LIVER
Questions are being raised as to whether it's appropriate for senior managers at Social Welfare to receive bonuses when staff are leaving in high numbers. ceo social welfare margaret Bazley LIVER
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There's been a big setback today for the planned 34,000-seat sports stadium in central Wellington.x mark henderson
The Canterbury Health CHE dispute continues. Today the nurses organisation has claimed patient safety has been compromised. The management claims there are no documented incidents where patient safety is at risk. Chief advisor to min of health Colin feek LIver
A Cook islands cabinet minister has called on foriegners working in the country to leave.x bruce hill
Hurricane Bertha continues to move towards the south east coastline of the United States. Brian Jarvinen miami hurrican centre liver
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We've heard in the news this week about spiralling student debts as young [illegible] pay for their tertiary education. But what if students don't get what they paid for? x nic hirst
The campaign for the job of Secretary-general has gathered momentum, with the organisation of African States offering their support to incumbent Boutros Boutros Ghali. Judy Lessing
A lawyer accused of bullying the Inland Revenue Department into giving his clients a good tax deal has defended himself at the Winebox Inquiry today.x maria slade
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The authorities in Poland have attempted to make amends for a black episode in the country's history.x bbc
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