A recent annual report on the use of illegal drugs has raised concerns over the increased use of synthetic cannabis products. Methamphetamine users have been discovered to be using more of such illegal drugs. Figures suggest that the use has depicted a sharp rise from 10% administered in 2010 to 41% in 2011.

It will be beneficial for women to have baby birth at Christchurch Women's Hospital, said midwives. They told their opinion at the time when the Canterbury District Health Board has been thinking about a perfect location for building a maternity unit, so that women can have natural deliveries there.

As per reports, it has been revealed that Charlene Makaza, 10, who was thought to have lost her life due to HIV infection, had not died due to the above mentioned reason. Lorna Martin, a South African pathologist has confirmed in the High Court in Christchurch that deep cuts on her genitals are due to forceful sexual assault.

As per reports, it has been revealed that duck hunters have been warned to avoid two lakes, Lake Ellesmere near Christchurch and Lake Rotorua near Kaikoura. The Canterbury District Health Board said that the announcement has been made due to the spread of toxic algae in the lakes.

As per recent findings, it has been declared that a charitable organization has been granted $2.8 million from Christchurch Earthquake Appeal fund.

Poor children have always been deprived of many necessities that their richer peers have got. It has always been said that there are many poor children who have the capability to make it big, but due to lower academic standards are unable to do so. Moreover, these poor kids are seen to be indulged in various illegal activities and crimes. But a Christchurch study has come up with a different version of poor kids.