AUCKLAND, Today: Medicinal cannabis is now legal, accessible and professionally prescribed — but old attitudes haven’t caught up. Two-thirds of Kiwis still believe there’s a stigma around getting treatment, according to research by One Plus One.
AI, automation and optimism on the rise
AUCKLAND, Today: Australian marketers are feeling upbeat again, with 71% saying they’re optimistic about the year ahead. That’s a 15% jump in confidence, bouncing back from 2024’s dip to 56%.
Whittaker’s peels back the nostalgia
AUCKLAND, Today: Whittaker’s is going bananas — literally — with the launch of its limited-edition Banana Caramel 250g block, hitting shelves mid-July and wrapped in its signature Creamy Milk chocolate.
Cat-flavoured chaos: Muzza’s pies go viral
AUCKLAND, Today: In a city flooded with pie shops, Mt Albert’s Muzza’s Pies has managed to stand out — with a pastry made just for dogs. And it’s causing a stir worldwide.
Jurassic roar powers NZ’s biggest box office weekend
AUCKLAND, Today: Movie lovers packed cinemas across the country last weekend, making it the biggest box office result since June last year, according to Val Morgan Cinema.
BLACKCAPS tour Zimbabwe – catch it free
AUCKLAND, Today: Kiwi cricket fans are in for a treat this July and August with live, free coverage of the BLACKCAPS’ Zimbabwe tour, streaming exclusively on ThreeNow.
Fresh talent uploaded at Samsung Ads
AUCKLAND, Today: Samsung Ads has brought in two new heavy-hitters — Levi Guillory and Carla Dawson — as the business continues to scale across ANZ and SEA.
Bonds and Special go full Y2K with creator collab
AUCKLAND, Today: With most Aussie homes owning up to 12 Bonds pieces, it’s no surprise everyone from your bub to your neighbour is probably wearing something Bonds right now.
RealNZ and Thinkerbell carve a new line at Bondi
AUCKLAND, Today: Cardrona and Treble Cone took over Bondi Beach last week, tempting surfers to swap sand for snow in a one-off Board Swap activation with RealNZ and their new agency, Thinkerbell.
Val Morgan lights up screens with Silky Otter deal partnership
AUCKLAND, Today: Val Morgan Cinema has teamed up with Silky Otter Cinemas, locking in exclusive ad rights across all Silky Otter locations around the country.
