Why the sex scene of the year is from the very British, Disney-produced RivalsNetflix could never.By Anna Rawhiti-Connell | 30th October, 2024Senior writer
Review: Thom Yorke was so good I went two nights in a rowIn an ideal world, we’d all be going to the theatre or a venue, all the time.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 30th October, 2024Staff writer
So you’ve decided to buy an eBike. Now what?Whether you’re considering your first eBike or planning an upgrade, getting the right bike requires looking beyond just looks and price.By Tommy de Silva | 30th October, 2024Staff Writer
OpinionThe impact of long Covid will be huge. So why is New Zealand doing nothing about it?'You think it won’t be you, then after your next inevitable Covid-19 reinfection, it is, and you’re left to wonder why nobody stepped up.'By Rohan Botica | 30th October, 2024Guest writer
The ups and downs of biking in WellingtonOne woman's journey discovering the joys of cycling - and the risks that come with it.By Preyanka Gothanayagi | 30th October, 2024Contributor
How to be an exporterBecoming an exporter is a lot harder than just making a good product and sending it overseas. So where can a local company turn for help?By Joel MacManus | 23rd October, 2024Wellington editor
Do we still need a regular postal service?A proposal to cut deliveries and physical outlets has some worried about those who will be left behind.By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 30th October, 2024The Bulletin editor
The three-word guide to social media use for politiciansUncomplicated, evidence-based advice on what and when to post.By Toby Manhire | 30th October, 2024Editor-at-large
‘I’ve masked my whole life’: Are autistic Asians slipping through the cracks?Lots of stereotypically 'Asian' behaviour is similar to the traits of autism, meaning many Autistic Asians might be missing out on a diagnosis.By Eda Tang | 30th October, 2024Contributor
‘Awful’: Love Island host Sophie Monk remembers Bardot’s Bledisloe blunder'The odds are pretty low that the national anthem is ever going to work out for you.' By Alex Casey | 29th October, 2024Senior writer
I hate the sexy Grimace busIt's not just a bad ad, it's a symbol of everything rotten in our lives.By Madeleine Chapman | 29th October, 2024
Home Education: Alesha and KenseyWhen Kensey was slipping behind at school due to illness, her mum decided to do something out of her comfort zone – something she'd only seen on Country Calendar.By The Spinoff | 29th October, 2024
Trash or sculpture? This community store wants to change how you see rubbishAt Creative Junk, everything seems full of possibility.By Shanti Mathias | 29th October, 2024
The cost of being: A part-time gardener, full-time dad to a toddler'Five words to describe my financial personality? Bit obsessive on internet banking.'By The Cost of Being | 29th October, 2024
The presidential race enters the home stretchTrump spent time in his old stomping ground, while Harris picked up yet another major celebrity endorsement.By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 29th October, 2024
My number one regret? My $100,000 student loanNow 48, Megan Dunn is still paying off the huge student loan she first took out when she was 17. This is her story.By Megan Dunn | 29th October, 2024
OpinionWindbag: Wellington City Council isn’t dysfunctional – they’re just politiciansNo one ever claims parliament is broken because National and Labour don't get along. So why is it different for the council? By Joel MacManus | 29th October, 2024
New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this weekIncluding the final season of a heartwarming HBO hidden gem, the latest true crime podcast turned TV series and all your favourite local TikTok comedians.By Thomas Giblin | 28th October, 2024
My number one regret? My $100,000 student loanNow 48, Megan Dunn is still paying off the huge student loan she first took out when she was 17. This is her story.By Megan Dunn | 29th October, 2024Guest writer
OpinionWindbag: Wellington City Council isn’t dysfunctional – they’re just politiciansNo one ever claims parliament is broken because National and Labour don't get along. So why is it different for the council? By Joel MacManus | 29th October, 2024Wellington editor
The complete top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st CenturyPresenting our full top 100 countdown for your reading pleasure.By The Spinoff's Top 100 | 26th October, 2024Guest writer
With the World Cup won, there’s something else the White Ferns really wantAnd before the ‘oldies’ are gone.By Toby Manhire | 24th October, 2024Editor-at-large
Revealed: The Anika Moa and Kiri Allan interview RNZ didn’t want you to hearQuestions were raised after RNZ pulled one of its own podcasts weeks before its release. Now, The Spinoff can reveal what was actually said.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 23rd October, 2024Staff writer
David Seymour’s new school lunches, reviewedSamples of the new cost-cutting kai were served up at parliament today. So how was it?By Joel MacManus | 22nd October, 2024Wellington editor
The Andrew Bayly guide to banterIf everything fails, take the L and admit you might be a bit of a loser when it comes to cracking jokes.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 22nd October, 2024Staff writer
When does a community become a cult?Learning how to spot the signs at New Zealand’s first 'cult conference'.By Shanti Mathias | 22nd October, 2024Staff writer
OpinionThe strange, sorry saga that is Act’s obsession with Tusiata AviaA bleak walk through Act's nearly two-year vendetta against one poet.By Madeleine Chapman | 22nd October, 2024Editor
The ups and downs of biking in WellingtonOne woman's journey discovering the joys of cycling - and the risks that come with it.By Preyanka Gothanayagi | 30th October, 2024Contributor
‘I’ve masked my whole life’: Are autistic Asians slipping through the cracks?Lots of stereotypically 'Asian' behaviour is similar to the traits of autism, meaning many Autistic Asians might be missing out on a diagnosis.By Eda Tang | 30th October, 2024
I hate the sexy Grimace busIt's not just a bad ad, it's a symbol of everything rotten in our lives.By Madeleine Chapman | 29th October, 2024
Trash or sculpture? This community store wants to change how you see rubbishAt Creative Junk, everything seems full of possibility.By Shanti Mathias | 29th October, 2024
The cost of being: A part-time gardener, full-time dad to a toddler'Five words to describe my financial personality? Bit obsessive on internet banking.'By The Cost of Being | 29th October, 2024
Labouring along: Why Labour Day still mattersSome of our MPs would like to flirt with the idea of scrapping Labour Day. Let's hope they don't.By David Hill | 28th October, 2024Contributing writer
Here’s everything you need to know about unionsHappy Labour Day, everybody.By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 28th October, 2024Contributing writer
What are the best festivals for exiled Splore fans this summer?The beloved festival is taking a gap year. Here are your other options.By Rob Warner | 25th October, 2024Guest writer
The Spinoff guide to life: How to be a good wedding guestIt's the most important day of someone else's life. Here's how not to fuck it up. By The Spinoff guide to life | 25th October, 2024Contributor
The three-word guide to social media use for politiciansUncomplicated, evidence-based advice on what and when to post.By Toby Manhire | 30th October, 2024Editor-at-large
OpinionWindbag: Wellington City Council isn’t dysfunctional – they’re just politiciansNo one ever claims parliament is broken because National and Labour don't get along. So why is it different for the council? By Joel MacManus | 29th October, 2024
Todd Muller on what the US election means for New Zealand – and who will winThe former National leader and American politics obsessive shares his analysis just days out from one of the most important votes of all time.By Toby Manhire | 26th October, 2024
The under-the-radar Treaty clause review that could have far-reaching consequencesShane Jones has the Treaty clause in the Conservation Act in his crosshairs – and it's just one of an estimated 28 laws set for review.By Liam Rātana | 25th October, 2024
With one electorate set for the chop, could Epsom’s days be numbered?It's a statistical Squid Game out there, and the tiny Auckland electorate could be the unlucky loser.By Andrew Geddis | 24th October, 2024
Who is Benjamin Doyle, the soon-to-be Green MP replacing Darleen Tana?A political newbie from Hamilton will be sworn into parliament 'in due course'. Who are they and what do they stand for?By Gabi Lardies | 23rd October, 2024Staff writer
The toughening of the ‘too soft’ three strikes bill, explainedCabinet has swooped in with changes rather than wait for the select committee report, but hardline critics still aren't happy.By Alice Neville | 23rd October, 2024Deputy editor
David Seymour’s new school lunches, reviewedSamples of the new cost-cutting kai were served up at parliament today. So how was it?By Joel MacManus | 22nd October, 2024Wellington editor
The Andrew Bayly guide to banterIf everything fails, take the L and admit you might be a bit of a loser when it comes to cracking jokes.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 22nd October, 2024Staff writer
Why the sex scene of the year is from the very British, Disney-produced RivalsNetflix could never.By Anna Rawhiti-Connell | 30th October, 2024Senior writer
Review: Thom Yorke was so good I went two nights in a rowIn an ideal world, we’d all be going to the theatre or a venue, all the time.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 30th October, 2024
‘Awful’: Love Island host Sophie Monk remembers Bardot’s Bledisloe blunder'The odds are pretty low that the national anthem is ever going to work out for you.' By Alex Casey | 29th October, 2024
New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this weekIncluding the final season of a heartwarming HBO hidden gem, the latest true crime podcast turned TV series and all your favourite local TikTok comedians.By Thomas Giblin | 28th October, 2024
The complete top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st CenturyPresenting our full top 100 countdown for your reading pleasure.By The Spinoff's Top 100 | 26th October, 2024
‘I hated every minute’: Brodie Kane on the beloved rom-com she couldn’t stand'Clint Randell was like, 'oh my God, you’ve got to stick with it'... It was miserable the whole way through.'By My Life in TV | 26th October, 2024Guest writer
‘Strong in our culture, thriving in our language’: THEIA’s perfect weekend playlist'We must not let our hearts be hardened, but instead be ignited to stand in solidarity with our whanaunga across the oceans.'By Weekend playlist | 26th October, 2024💿
The top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st Century (20-1)It's the one you've all been waiting for. By The Spinoff's Top 100 | 25th October, 2024Guest writer
The top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st Century (40-21)Including Y2K dystopia, the collected works of David Lomas, and pre-colonial zombies. By The Spinoff's Top 100 | 24th October, 2024Guest writer
Home EducationAlesha & KenseyKensey was slipping behind at school due to illness, so Alesha and Damien decided to do something different – something they’d only seen on Country Calendar. Now Kensey writes books about unicorns and gathers toheroa with her whanau. 29 Oct 202415:09
Home EducationThe Fairul Izad familyIrma does not know the answer to “Does space have a bottom?” but says it’s valuable for her boys to be taught by someone who loves them. Now, her son’s love for ballet doesn’t have to feel like a secret. 22 Oct 20240:00
Home EducationRachel & FelixRachel never thought she’d be homeschooling, but Felix was having trouble fitting in at school. Now, he’s making friends at Forest School, and growing his confidence at improv theatre classes which he bounds out of happily. 15 Oct 202415:10
Home EducationJen & the Dahlia kidsThree years ago, Jen gave her kids $100 to start a business as a learning project, which has led to a thriving dahlia farm. Gracie, Milly and Lexie learn maths at the till, science while testing flower food and art when marketing their flowers. 8 Oct 202415:23
Home EducationHome Education – TrailerFrom a dahlia farm to a house bus, six families find their own ways of educating their children. Episode one of our docu-series premieres on The Spinoff Tuesday 8 October. 1 Oct 20240:44
Takeout KidsKylaKyla and her sister, Kylee, trade makeup tips in front of the mirror, using their mum’s cosmetics. In the nail salon where her mum works, Kyla shares her pepeha with customers after a long day of chatting about crushes in the playground. 17 Sep 202412:13
Takeout KidsPhitchaPhitcha bonds over shrimp noodles with her schoolmates, and watermelon and ice cream with her parents. A heart-to-heart with her dad heals the scars of separation. 10 Sep 202411:01
Takeout KidsLaurenEvenings at the Auckland night markets frying doughnuts turn into long, yawning school days for Lauren. Her family and school are encouraging her to think about the future – stay with the family business, or follow her own dreams. 3 Sep 202411:48
Takeout KidsDomDom plays basketball on the concrete outside his mum’s Thai restaurant. Keeping up with school, sport and work sometimes feel out of control, but there is one choice Dom has in his own hands: seeing, or not seeing, his father. 27 Aug 202412:38
Takeout KidsPriyanPriyan takes on the weight of starting his first week of school while manning the counter at his family’s dairy. He’d rather stock the shelves and play cricket with his dad than practise his ABCs. 20 Aug 202410:39
Podcast: An economic spring in our stepDo we dare have hope for a bright 2025?By When the Facts Change | 26th October, 2024Podcast
A new suspect in the case of New Zealand’s property investment obsessionCould the decline of corporate pensions have led to more people pinning their retirement hopes on a big tax-free capital gain?By Max Rashbrooke | 24th October, 2024
Podcast: The hidden battery in your homeCould your hot water cylinder be the key to cheaper household energy and a smaller carbon footprint?By When the Facts Change | 19th October, 2024
Barilla v Barilla, Sportify v Spotify: Two big trademark wins for two little NZ businessesWhat do a Taupō sports shop and a Dominion Road dumpling house have in common? Battling – and beating – the big guys.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 18th October, 2024
Breaking news: Things cost moneyThe NZ Film Commission has been caught red-handed spending money.By Anna Rawhiti-Connell | 17th October, 2024
Podcast: The price we pay for cutting costsThe government is proud to be slashing spending, but what is it doing to NZ’s economic growth? Bernard Hickey asks Nicola Willis to explain her thinking.By When the Facts Change | 12th October, 2024Podcast
The Auckland election on right now that almost nobody can be arsed withLast time, not even 10% of voters could be bothered.By Toby Manhire | 10th October, 2024Editor-at-large
Podcast: Is our retirement system unsustainable?If we want to keep universal super in place, some tough decisions need to be made – and soon, says Treasury's chief economic adviser.By When the Facts Change | 5th October, 2024Podcast
OpinionThe construction sector is disoriented and depleted – and the path to recovery unclearA series of seemingly separate government decisions have left the industry hurting.By Mat Brown | 3rd October, 2024Guest writer
The first official flag of Aotearoa and what it representsIt symbolises Māori sovereignty, political agency, and the nation's early steps toward self-determination, shaping New Zealand’s identity and ongoing dialogue on rangatiratanga.By Liam Rātana | 28th October, 2024Ātea editor
The under-the-radar Treaty clause review that could have far-reaching consequencesShane Jones has the Treaty clause in the Conservation Act in his crosshairs – and it's just one of an estimated 28 laws set for review.By Liam Rātana | 25th October, 2024
There’s a silent killer threatening the mauri of our moanaA new documentary explores the devastating impact of caulerpa, an invasive algae choking New Zealand's coastal ecosystems.By Liam Rātana | 23rd October, 2024
Hardship, healing and hope: A glimpse inside the 501s conferenceThere's a path that doesn't lead to prison.By Liam Rātana | 16th October, 2024
Where do our spirits go after death?Iwi in the far north take pride in being the gatekeepers to the underworld.By Liam Rātana | 14th October, 2024
The iwi and hapū-led projects on the fast track for MāoriDevelopments in housing, aquaculture and the environment may be on the cards for iwi across Aotearoa with fast track projects.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 14th October, 2024Staff writer
The fight for the toheroa of Te Oneroa-a-TōheToheroa were so good, we ate them all. But one group is working hard to restore them along one of Aotearoa's most famous beaches.By Liam Rātana | 10th October, 2024Ātea editor
Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Live analysis of the Seymour-Modlik debateLive analysis and updates of the debate between David Seymour and Helmut Modlik on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty Principles Bill.By Liam RātanaĀtea editor & Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 8th October, 2024Staff writer
OpinionThe real reason behind Act’s push to redefine the Treaty principlesIt's a calculated move to remove a significant barrier to the party's privatisation and deregulation agenda.By Rupert O'Brien | 30th September, 2024Guest writer
I hate the sexy Grimace busIt's not just a bad ad, it's a symbol of everything rotten in our lives.By Madeleine Chapman | 29th October, 2024Editor
David Seymour’s new school lunches, reviewedSamples of the new cost-cutting kai were served up at parliament today. So how was it?By Joel MacManus | 22nd October, 2024
The seven types of deer in New Zealand, ranked by a deer hunterFactors include: taste and difficulty of hunting.By Mike Fagan | 17th October, 2024
Five reflections on a part-reverent, part-riotous Metro Restaurant of the Year'Running a restaurant – sometimes it feels like you’re running a charity for rich people.'By Duncan Greive | 15th October, 2024
Good hot chips are an art form – here’s where to find Wellington’s bestAn impassioned culinary defence of the hot chip, and a guide to some of the capital's finest examples.By Nick Iles | 11th October, 2024
OpinionSmoking ads are banned in New Zealand. Why are junk food ads still allowed?With a health crisis driven by preventable illnesses, the government can take one big step now.By Victoria Egli | 11th October, 2024Guest writer
Olive oil costs heaps at the moment. Can local producers come to the rescue?A global shortage means imported olive oil is more costly than it’s been since the late 90s. Can local producers compete on price now? By Madeleine Holden | 9th October, 2024Senior editor
Why free school lunches matter – and what one group of students is doing to save themFor this Year 11 social studies class, the cuts to Ka Ora, Ka Ako funding hit close to home.By Lucinda Bennett | 4th October, 2024Guest writer
The meat lover’s guide to eating a more climate-friendly dietA lot of carnivores can't stomach the idea of a vegan diet. Are there alternatives?By Madeleine Holden | 2nd October, 2024Senior editor
Millennial Snot will not give way to a new age of sincerity and clarityThe way online millennials speak is cringeworthy and bad, but the New Right won’t usher in better prose.By Madeleine Holden | 22nd October, 2024Senior editor
Liam Payne and the mourning of a (modern) childhood'My first memory of One Direction is holding an iPad incredibly close to my face to soak in every pixel of the five boys through the screen.'By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 19th October, 2024
Happy Niue language week: The Samoans are fighting againThe Spinoff's fake Samoan editor explains the latest poly drama.By Madeleine Chapman | 16th October, 2024
The Spinoff guide to life: How to send a text without being annoyingAnd what to do if you are very, very late to reply.By The Spinoff guide to life | 16th October, 2024
I hate CAPTCHAs, the unnecessary ritual of having to prove you’re a human beingCorrectly identifying traffic lights doesn't make you human – but feeling irritated by it just might.By Shanti Mathias | 14th October, 2024
Why young women like me are rotting in our bedroomsIt's become an internet trope, but the art of girl rotting dates back at least to the 19th century. By Maya Field | 12th October, 2024Guest writer
Hear me out: Stop saying ‘problematic’Just say what the problem is. By Madeleine Holden | 30th September, 2024Senior editor
With the deepest respect, Julianne Moore, one does not simply say ‘Goodbye’ to Meta AIBad news for everyone hoping to stop Meta in its AI tracks. By Anna Rawhiti-Connell | 26th September, 2024Senior writer
If you're trying to get away with murder, don't Google 'how to get rid of a body'There is no such thing as private browsing when it comes to murder.By Hera Lindsay Bird | 25th September, 2024Contributing writer
My number one regret? My $100,000 student loanNow 48, Megan Dunn is still paying off the huge student loan she first took out when she was 17. This is her story.By Megan Dunn | 29th October, 2024Guest writer
Remembering the Waikato War, Te Riri ki Tainui'This was a defining and transformative conflict in the nation’s history … It is the story of how we got to where we are today.'By Vincent O'Malley | 28th October, 2024
‘Observations that hit like a truck’: Poorhara by Michelle Rahurahu, reviewedA debut novel that's one part family drama, one part harrowing road trip, and one of the most honest portraits of Aotearoa you're likely to find.By Sam Brooks | 26th October, 2024
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy is still the greatest young adult novel everBooks editor Claire Mabey sings the praises of Margaret Mahy’s 40-year-old supernatural thriller.By Claire Mabey | 26th October, 2024
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending October 25A stunning new graphic novel, dystopias, new non-fiction and more.By The Spinoff Review of Books | 25th October, 2024
The Friday Poem: ‘Uniform’ by Jackson McCarthyA new poem by Jackson McCarthy.By Jackson McCarthy | 25th October, 2024Guest writer
‘Death cleaning’, ageing and loss: Elizabeth Knox on her favourite New Zealand novelThe speech delivered at the recent launch of Damien Wilkins' novel, Delirious.By Elizabeth Knox | 23rd October, 2024Guest writer
‘I’m writing you a poem about art’: a new poem by Tusiata AviaA new poem as performed by Tusiata Avia at the 2024 Arts Foundation Laureates Awards.By Tusiata Avia | 21st October, 2024Guest writer
OpinionJustice as our common cause: What can an Aotearoa Jewish identity look like?Marilyn Garson calls for a religious space not distorted by nationalism.By Marilyn Garson | 21st October, 2024Guest writer
OpinionThe Weekend: What does your taste say about you?Madeleine Chapman reflects on the week that was.By Madeleine Chapman | 26th October, 2024Editor
Revealed: The Anika Moa and Kiri Allan interview RNZ didn’t want you to hearQuestions were raised after RNZ pulled one of its own podcasts weeks before its release. Now, The Spinoff can reveal what was actually said.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 23rd October, 2024Staff writer
Is there room for conservatives in culture? NZ On Air is about to find outThe appointment of Philip Crump to NZ on Air’s board has sent a ripple of fear through the media – here's why he has them spooked.By Duncan Greive | 23rd October, 2024Founder
OpinionThe Weekend: How to get hiredMadeleine Chapman reflects on the week that was.By Madeleine Chapman | 19th October, 2024Editor
Breaking news: Things cost moneyThe NZ Film Commission has been caught red-handed spending money.By Anna Rawhiti-Connell | 17th October, 2024Senior writer
OpinionThe Weekend: When did you stop listening to new music?Madeleine Chapman reflects on the week that was.By Madeleine Chapman | 12th October, 2024Editor
Could a ‘Canadian compromise’ resolve the high stakes standoff between Google and NZ news media?Google's opposition to a proposed bill has three possible outcomes, some more devastating than others.By Duncan Greive | 11th October, 2024Founder
Insider Insider: inside the NZ Herald’s insider empire Our new columnist, the Insider Insider, takes a peek inside the insiderest media operation of all time. By Insider Insider | 10th October, 2024Insider
OpinionWhy TVNZ is right to shut down 1news.co.nz (with one major caveat)It’s possible to view shutting its news website as a retrenchment from digital. In fact, it’s the opposite.By Duncan Greive | 7th October, 2024Founder
With the World Cup won, there’s something else the White Ferns really wantAnd before the ‘oldies’ are gone.By Toby Manhire | 24th October, 2024Editor-at-large
Oh no… I think I’ve fallen for Auckland FCAn occasion so impressive it made me do something I thought I never would.By Toby Manhire | 21st October, 2024Editor-at-large
The winningest weekend for New Zealand sportHave we ever been winninger?By Toby Manhire | 21st October, 2024Editor-at-large
OpinionMike Hosking is one of the Warriors' biggest fans, and it doesn't make a lick of senseHis 'common sense' world view holds little time for losers and dreamers... with one major exception.By Pete Douglas | 4th October, 2024Guest writer
How I became the 193rd best pinballer in New ZealandA shallow dive into the deeply competitive world of pinball in Aotearoa.By Matt Casey | 28th September, 2024Contributing writer
Have the All Blacks lost their aura? Finally, a definitive answerIt's a question that's been in the headlines for years. The problem is we’ve been looking to rugby writers for answers only psychics can offer.By Hayden Donnell | 24th September, 2024Contributing writer
Limbs without limits: How New Zealand Paralympians get geared up for gloryWhether it's for strolling to the shops or sprinting for gold, the same skill, care and dedication goes into every prosthetic from this Auckland workshop.By Shanti Mathias | 6th September, 2024Staff writer
Meet the 25 athletes representing New Zealand at the Paralympic GamesThe 2024 Paralympic Games begin on Wednesday in Paris. Here's who to cheer for.By The Spinoff | 27th August, 2024Guest writer
A postcard from the Paris OlympicsBrannavan Gnanalingam on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to combine his two favourite things: mooching around Paris and watching the Olympics.By Brannavan Gnanalingam | 15th August, 2024Guest writer
