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    The Greens are reassuring the rural community, ahead of preliminary referendum results out on Friday

    The Greens are reassuring the rural community, ahead of preliminary referendum results out on Friday


    Some are concerned legalising recreational cannabis would pose dangers to farm staff operating large, expensive machinery.

    But drug reform spokesperson Chloe Swarbrick says legalisation would control cannabis and reduce harm.

    She says it would remove guesswork, and users could get information on how long the drug will impair them.

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     Other Politics News
     16 Jan: Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been spotted at a cafe with his former boss, Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche
     15 Jan: Tertiary students can now claim back fees for their final year of study through Inland Revenue
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     15 Jan: Ukraine's former PM Yulia Tymoshenko, formerly a rival to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, facing allegations of bribery
     14 Jan: Excessive drinking at a Disability Support Services Christmas party is being claimed as partially to blame for alleged unacceptable behaviour
     14 Jan: No criminal offending's been identified, after complaints of unacceptable behaviour by a Disability Support Services worker - in the aftermath of a Christmas function
     14 Jan: More than 500 new doctors have joined the workforce this year - most starting new roles this week
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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    The attention's now on how New Zealand Rugby approaches its hunt for a new CEO and All Blacks coach 7:57

    Politics:
    Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been spotted at a cafe with his former boss, Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche 7:57

    Entertainment:
    Hamnet taught Paul Mescal that he cannot be his best self without his loved ones 7:53

    Motoring:
    Te Rapa Road in Hamilton is closed following a serious crash overnight 7:47

    Rugby:
    New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk is vowing to get the right person in charge and insists there's no rush in appointing a new All Blacks coach 7:27

    Entertainment:
    Kim Kardashian's longtime best friend Allison Statter accidentally set her hair on fire 7:23

    Business:
    ???1;The construction sector's feeling optimistic, despite weak demand 7:17

    Accident and Emergency:
    One person has died and three others are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Winton, Southland 6:57

    Entertainment:
    Vanessa Williams hopes to fall in love again 6:53

    Entertainment:
    Sofia Richie Grainge is having a baby boy 6:23


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