Multiple people hospitalised in Auckland after using synthetic cannabinoids

Wednesday 24 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 24 Dec 2025, 5:52pm

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Several people have been hospitalised in Auckland over the last 24 hours after using synthetic cannabinoids. The drug watchdog High Alert has urged people to exercise extreme caution following the spike in harm.

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1. StuffWed 24 Dec 2025, 4:35pm

   Multiple people hospitalised after taking synthetic drugs (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 24 Dec 2025, 5:01pm

   Multiple people in hospital after synthetic cannabis use in Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 24 Dec 2025, 5:47pm

   Warning after multiple people hospitalised after using synthetic cannabis (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldWed 24 Dec 2025, 5:52pm

   High Alert issues Auckland warning over synthetic cannabinoids after multiple hospitalisations (opens in new tab)