Alex Renton
Mother calls for MPs' empathy on medicinal cannabis
Rose Renton sparked a nationwide debate after she fought for her son, Alex, to get approval to use medicinal cannabis. He died in 2015, but she is still fighting.
Rose Renton dismisses report on medical cannabis
The mother of Alex Renton is dismissing a report by doctors at Wellington Hospital which found medical cannabis had no effect on her son's prolonged seizures. Audio
The case that brought medical cannabis oil to the world's attention
Eight-year-old Charlotte Figi of Colorado has severe epilepsy, but her seizures were virtually eliminated in 2013 after she was given a low THC form of cannabis oil. Her case has lead to a huge… Audio
Teen's mother on all-clear for cannabis oil
The Government's opened the way for a Nelson teenager locked in a coma to be given medicinal marijuana. Audio
Minister approves cannabis oil for teen in coma
A Nelson teenager who has been in an induced coma for weeks can now be given medicinal marijuana. Audio
Planet Carnivore
Alex Renton is the author of 'Planet Carnivore'; he looks at why the world loves cheap meat so much, and what this means for the planet. Audio
Feature interview - Alex Renton
He is an award winning journalist who specialises in writing about food policy and food culture around the world. Audio