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Hospital Lunch Incident: Woman Arrested for Cannabis Cake

7/18/2025

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A 54-year-old woman faces arrest for allegedly serving a cannabis-infused cake during a lunch at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, New Zealand. The incident left several staff members feeling unwell, necessitating emergency care. Health Minister Simeon Brown condemned the act as unacceptable, while Health New Zealand collaborates with police in the ongoing investigation.

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A 54-year-old woman faces arrest for allegedly serving a cannabis-infused cake during a lunch at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, New Zealand. The incident left several staff members feeling unwell, necessitating emergency care. Health Minister Simeon Brown condemned the act as unacceptable, while Health New Zealand collaborates with police in the ongoing investigation.