MetroNews - Friday 19th May 2023
This episode of MetroNews is brought to you by the students of the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
Ben’s People: 'Rollin’ with Colin'
Local legend “Two-Dogs” will ride again.
Radio Current Affairs: Medicinal Cannabis
The drug foundation estimates around 250,000 kiwi's use cannabis medicinally, but only 6% of them receive cannabis through prescription.
Documentary: Accepting the good
When Lucy Hone's 12-year-old daughter died in a car crash, her life changed. This documentary explores her journey of resilient grieving.
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