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Hospital Staff Hospitalized After Eating Cannabis Cake

7/15/2025

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Two administrative staff members at Hawke's Bay Hospital were hospitalized after eating a cannabis-infused cake during a shared lunch on June 30. Health Minister Simeon Brown called the incident "completely unacceptable," emphasizing the importance of safety for both staff and patients as Health New Zealand collaborates with police in the investigation.

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Two administrative staff members at Hawke's Bay Hospital were hospitalized after eating a cannabis-infused cake during a shared lunch on June 30. Health Minister Simeon Brown called the incident "completely unacceptable," emphasizing the importance of safety for both staff and patients as Health New Zealand collaborates with police in the investigation.