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‘It is shocking’: Nearly 100 magic mushroom possession charges laid in five years

The Drug Foundation says people should not be criminalised for psilocybin use.

'You can't stop nature': Opponent on homeowners' sea wall proposal

Opponent says efforts are futile: "The sea will rise, the cliffs will erode".

Saving history: All Black’s passionate mission to save ‘taonga’ of the East Coast

Cost of restoring and saving historic East Coast site could top $8 million.

How TV series Suits helped one Kiwi mum win her own legal battle

Watching TV helped Gillian Bearman get a few tips in fighting her own court case.

‘I wish it was me’: Grieving woman’s horror after seeing partner killed in alleged hit-and-run

Partner shares her grief at losing a "lovable, gentle soul whose smile lit up a room".

Cold case: Bugged phone calls show family agreed not to talk to cops probing toddler's homicide

New details emerge.

Social media, bullying and parents: Kiwi teens on the realities of growing up in NZ

Two teens who went through the Project K programme talk with Paula Bennett.

The charity boss who helped himself to a house

Late president of the Wellington Region Kidney Society was facing police investigation.

'I fought for my life': Why farmer ordered his son to chop off tip of teen intruder’s finger

Bill Burr says shooting the teen was a last resort and he's glad he didn't have to.

How speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journey

The Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.

Fire and ice: Five big questions Kiwi researchers want to answer

Can cannabinoids treat pain? Where do our eels spawn? We highlight five new Kiwi studies.

Best Beach 2023: Bree Tomasel and Jayden Daniels' favourite summer spots

The Celebrity Treasure Island hosts share their most-loved Kiwi beaches.

Best Beach 2023: Six60 star’s surprising pick for NZ’s top beach

Chris Mac thinks the choice for NZ's best beach is an easy one... do you agree?

Revealed: How lower speed limits will affect long-distance travel times

Lower speed limits could slow productivity too, so where should safety balance lie?

'You will do things your way': Emma Lewisham's letter to her 25-year-old self

"You will fail, and you will fail hard – all the time," the beauty mogul writes.

Marokopa mystery: Private investigator's theories on missing Phillips family

Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his children have not been seen since December 2021.

Calls to wipe beneficiary dental debt as loans top $30m a year

The Govt recently increased the grant cap, but hasn't committed to wiping existing debt.

Revealed: Killer state highway zone where speed limit could be cut by 40km/h

“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."