The newly formed Harm Reduction Coalition Aotearoa sent an open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, signed by national and international organisations and drug policy specialists, calling for the legal regulation of all drugs

Publisher Stuff has announced it will close around 15 community newspapers, including its 'historic' Auckland free press: the digital wave continues to wash through the industry that sees a number of well-known newspapers set to close in the next weeks

Auckland’s Cremorne St this year retains its title as the city’s most expensive street; the coastal road stretches just 150m, but its 15 luxury mansions are worth $11,3 million (€5,8 million) each on average according to latest real-estate figures

Ten kiwi have been released on the eastern side of Waiheke, Te Motuaarairoa, the most isolated side of the island; Save the Kiwi confirms it's the first urban Auckland area to have the national icon bird reintroduced

Speed limit on Highway 35 from Makorori to Pouawa will increase to 100km/h following public consultation of 864 people: 41% of respondents supported keeping the current 80km/h limit, introduced in 2020 to curb accidents, and proven successful