How being an only child shaped my lifeAs birth rates decline in New Zealand and around the world, David Hill remembers having no siblings back when that was the exception.By David Hill | 15th August, 2026Contributing writer
NZ Fashion Week: Industry veterans reminisce about their first runway show Schoolbags, side fringes and hazy memories.By Emma Gleason | 15th August, 2026Staff writer
Where to eat in Marlborough – an insider’s guideFreshly shucked oysters, excellent butcheries, Thai wok dishes, chocolate factories, dreamy date spots, and yes, glasses of sauvignon blanc.By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 15th August, 2026Contributing writer
What Tiki Taane tells artists thinking of quitting SpotifyThe award-winning musician reveals what he has learned a year after taking the plunge.By Toby Manhire | 15th August, 2026Editor-at-large
‘A creature not a tool’: Pip Adam’s new novel shoots for the heart of AI'It’s the best book I could have written – but it breaks my heart that I wrote it.'By Hera Lindsay BirdContributing writer & pip adam | 15th August, 2026Guest writer
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending August 14Featuring the return of Sibyl and Circe.By The Spinoff Review of Books | 14th August, 2026⚖️
One Candidate, One Pint: Qiulae Wong on learning the political art of restraint'There's been so many occasions where Iain Lees-Galloway has told me no.'By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 14th August, 2026Politics reporter
The precarious nature of the track: a day in the life of a racecourse'What will they do without their horses? What will their horses do without them?'By Marty Smith | 14th August, 2026Guest writer
An 81-year-old voter on being pissed off with the pay equity changesDon’t give money to landlords while taking from women, says Jon Field. By Characters of the Campaign Trail | 14th August, 2026Guest writer
Labour candidate and police superintendent Rakesh Naidoo cleared by policeLuxon survives a leadership challenge, but many questions remain.By Henry Oliver | 14th August, 2026Bulletin editor
A third of people called for jury service last year didn’t show up. Is the system broken?When trials are getting longer and the 'meagre daily payment' hasn't increased in 30 years, is it any wonder that most of us find a way of getting out of it?By Shanti Mathias | 14th August, 2026
The smooth peanut butters of New Zealand, ranked from worst to bestA shock fall for a much-heralded household favourite. A stunning rise for a budget brand.By Hayden Donnell | 14th August, 2026
Chris crossed: Everyone feels sorry for Penk The PM dumped one of his rising stars to convince voters National is back on track. But it seems he’s already lost grip on that narrative.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 13th August, 2026
‘The power of genuine connection’: the philosophy that drives Al Brown'The value proposition of great or even good service, is simply off the charts.'By The Spinoff Review of Books | 13th August, 2026
Fresh footsteps on old trails: Māori are returning to manage Molesworth StationThe country's largest farm will be managed by Ngāi Tahu.By Meriana Johnsen | 13th August, 2026
Chinese space institute tried to set up monitoring station in New ZealandA new report warns of a 'voracious appetite' for NZ information, especially from China.By Anna Fifield | 13th August, 2026
Help Me Hera: Is it weird to ask out a friend’s family member?Is it romantic, or is there too much of an ick factor?By Hera Lindsay Bird | 13th August, 2026
Viva la Luxon: How the prime minister survived the coupLuxon survives a leadership challenge, but many questions remain.By Henry Oliver | 13th August, 2026
OpinionNothing to see here: Christopher Luxon has the full support of his caucusThere’s no reason to doubt the prime minister’s claim that his caucus is united. Provided you ignore all the reasons to doubt his claim that his caucus is united.By Hayden Donnell | 13th August, 2026Senior writer
OpinionYesterday Luxon won, again. Who lost?Call it a cluster, call it a shitshow: the result is a pair of grim sequels. By Toby Manhire | 13th August, 2026Editor-at-large
What I learned at a singing course for the shy and shamed-outStaring down a lifelong fear of singing flat, Alex Casey attends a nerve-wracking community course to conquer her demons. By Alex Casey | 8th August, 2026Senior writer
‘I felt sick’: How one Dunedin knitting group fell foul of the lawKnitting is not supposed to be a dangerous hobby, but it led one Dunedin woman into a rather woolly situation. By Tara Ward | 2nd August, 2026Staff writer
OpinionAmazing: National has finally discovered women existA groundbreaking discovery that could change everything. By Alex Casey | 28th July, 2026Senior writer
The best beers in New Zealand come from a shed in the back blocks of HamiltonLast night, Karamu Barrelworks was crowned the overall champion brewery at the NZ Beer Awards, which is pretty impressive for a one-man operation run out of a shed by a guy called Daryl. By Hayden Donnell | 26th July, 2026Senior writer
Help Me Hera: Am I too old to learn to drive?It's scary!By Hera Lindsay Bird | 23rd July, 2026Contributing writer
NZ Fashion Week: Industry veterans reminisce about their first runway show Schoolbags, side fringes and hazy memories.By Emma Gleason | 15th August, 2026Staff writer
How being an only child shaped my lifeAs birth rates decline in New Zealand and around the world, David Hill remembers having no siblings back when that was the exception.By David Hill | 15th August, 2026
A third of people called for jury service last year didn’t show up. Is the system broken?When trials are getting longer and the 'meagre daily payment' hasn't increased in 30 years, is it any wonder that most of us find a way of getting out of it?By Shanti Mathias | 14th August, 2026
Help Me Hera: Is it weird to ask out a friend’s family member?Is it romantic, or is there too much of an ick factor?By Hera Lindsay Bird | 13th August, 2026
The highs and many lows of Christopher Luxon’s leadershipWith a recent run of gaffes, difficulties managing his coalition partners, and two almost-coups, it’s easy to forget that Luxon has also had some significant wins in his time in politics. By Joel MacManus | 12th August, 2026
Dating Files: A 44-year-old man who’s ‘done so many speed dating events it’s not funny’'When I was travelling I met a woman and we had a really good connection over two dates. That was three years ago, but she has always stuck in my mind. Sad huh?'By Dating Files | 12th August, 2026Guest writer
The cost of being: A healthcare worker paying off their mortgage as fast as possible'I give money away to... My parents. They're the whole reason I can call myself successful.'By The Cost of Being | 12th August, 2026Guest writer
OpinionRage against the machine: I refuse to join any supermarket rewards programmesIt's potentially a futile and quite costly protest, but it’s the one I have chosen.By Madeleine Chapman | 11th August, 2026Contributing editor
OpinionWhy New Zealanders should care about the student protests in IndiaAs complex societal forces roil the world’s most populous country, there are lessons for Aotearoa as we strengthen our ties. By Nayantara Sheoran Appleton | 10th August, 2026Guest writer
One Candidate, One Pint: Qiulae Wong on learning the political art of restraint'There's been so many occasions where Iain Lees-Galloway has told me no.'By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 14th August, 2026Politics reporter
An 81-year-old voter on being pissed off with the pay equity changesDon’t give money to landlords while taking from women, says Jon Field. By Characters of the Campaign Trail | 14th August, 2026
Chris crossed: Everyone feels sorry for Penk The PM dumped one of his rising stars to convince voters National is back on track. But it seems he’s already lost grip on that narrative.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 13th August, 2026
Chinese space institute tried to set up monitoring station in New ZealandA new report warns of a 'voracious appetite' for NZ information, especially from China.By Anna Fifield | 13th August, 2026
OpinionNothing to see here: Christopher Luxon has the full support of his caucusThere’s no reason to doubt the prime minister’s claim that his caucus is united. Provided you ignore all the reasons to doubt his claim that his caucus is united.By Hayden Donnell | 13th August, 2026
OpinionYesterday Luxon won, again. Who lost?Call it a cluster, call it a shitshow: the result is a pair of grim sequels. By Toby Manhire | 13th August, 2026Editor-at-large
Gone By Lunchtime: Do you get déjà coup?An emergency response to an emergency showdown at the OK caucus. By The Spinoff | 12th August, 2026Staff writers
What will voters take away from Luxon’s chaotic two-day caucus crisis?Luxon may have won the confidence of his caucus, but that doesn’t mean he’s won the confidence of the public.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 12th August, 2026Politics reporter
As it happened: Luxon survives leadership vote, Penk sackedAn insane day ends with Christopher Luxon hanging on to the National Party leadership and Chris Penk stripped of his ministerial portfolios.By The Spinoff | 12th August, 2026Staff writers
What Tiki Taane tells artists thinking of quitting SpotifyThe award-winning musician reveals what he has learned a year after taking the plunge.By Toby Manhire | 15th August, 2026Editor-at-large
‘Thank goodness I’m doing this now’: Kura Forrester on motherhood after 40The comedian and star of Bryn and Ku's Singles Club on life as a new mum. By Kura Forrester | 11th August, 2026
Review: Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant is a slimy and smart local body horrorUnder its gooey surface, this is a skewering of a system still hellbent on controlling women’s bodies. By Alex Casey | 11th August, 2026
Paddy Gower on the best advice Winston Peters ever gave him'I'm still figuring out what he meant.'By Life Advice | 11th August, 2026
New to Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this weekIncluding one of the most jaw-dropping local horror films in years. By Thomas Giblin | 10th August, 2026
What we saw at Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival 2026Body horror, concrete and a deceptively devastating nature doc – reviewed.By The Spinoff | 10th August, 2026Staff writers
What I learned at a singing course for the shy and shamed-outStaring down a lifelong fear of singing flat, Alex Casey attends a nerve-wracking community course to conquer her demons. By Alex Casey | 8th August, 2026Senior writer
Review: Settling is a TV rom-com that’s easy to fall in love withThree’s new series puts a delightful local spin on a popular genre.By Tara Ward | 7th August, 2026Staff writer
The best new food show in New Zealand isn’t really about cookingHe started out as a potscrubber at the RSA – now Kia Kanuta is a bit like a Māori version of Anthony Bourdain.By Liam Rātana | 6th August, 2026Ātea editor
OpinionWhy the City Rail Link opening date gaffe mattersA mistimed billboard and a flub from the transport minister made for a funny morning, but both spoke to the pressure people feel to get this right.By Joel MacManus | 6th August, 2026Senior writer
Why three of NZ’s highest-profile companies have been hammered by the stock marketRocket Lab, Xero and Air New Zealand have lost a combined $90bn in share value this year. What's going on?By Joel MacManus | 6th August, 2026
Inflation is a crocodile in a dark room. Should RBNZ jump on it?Should the Reserve Bank hold fire to give the bruised economy a better chance at recovery, or take a shot to stop inflation getting a headstart? By Dan Brunskill | 8th July, 2026
OpinionNZ Inc is going all in on AI data centresThe government wants $25-35 billion in data centre investment, and it just gathered 100 of the country's most powerful business leaders to make the case.By Joel MacManus | 6th July, 2026
OpinionWho gets to decide what happens to assets held on behalf of all Māori?Charles Royal has dedicated the best part of three decades advancing Māori interests in spectrum.By Liam Rātana | 25th June, 2026
WTF is happening with Heart of the City?Viv Beck is back. Pretty much the entire board is gone. What is going on?By Hayden Donnell | 25th June, 2026Senior writer
OpinionNZ still seems to think house prices will rise. Good luck with thatNew Zealand has largely fixed its original sin, which caused home-buying mania.By Dan Brunskill | 24th June, 2026Guest writer
Barbers aren’t about to be replaced by AI. So is this 2026’s cleverest career choice?Thinking of a career change? Well, hair never stops growing, and robots can’t do fades – yet. By Emma Gleason | 20th June, 2026Staff writer
New Zealand just posted its best economic results in three years. But there’s a catchOur economy was healing. Then the Iran war began. By Joel MacManus | 19th June, 2026Senior writer
Fresh footsteps on old trails: Māori are returning to manage Molesworth StationThe country's largest farm will be managed by Ngāi Tahu.By Meriana Johnsen | 13th August, 2026Guest writer
The story behind Ngā Tamatoa, the Warriors’ history-making hakaBefore their victory over the Panthers on Friday night, the Warriors performed a haka for the first time ever. Here's how it came to be.By Liam Rātana | 11th August, 2026
What living in the Cook Islands taught me about reo MāoriReminiscing on hearing te reo Māori being spoken freely by nativel speakers.By Liam Rātana | 8th August, 2026
Te Pāti Māori says it has moved on from the chaos. Will Māori voters agree?Te Pāti Māori is asking voters to focus on its vision for the future, but the fallout from last year's dramatic split remains impossible to ignore.By Liam Rātana | 7th August, 2026
The best new food show in New Zealand isn’t really about cookingHe started out as a potscrubber at the RSA – now Kia Kanuta is a bit like a Māori version of Anthony Bourdain.By Liam Rātana | 6th August, 2026
How my son’s placenta became ‘toxic waste’What happens to whenua when a birth plan doesn't go to plan.By Liam Rātana | 4th August, 2026Ātea editor
OpinionTe Aka Whai Ora may be shut down but Māori health leaders are continuing its workWhat was disestablished in 2024 was a Crown entity with a name, a board and a budget. The institution of Māori leadership in decisions about hauora Māori is much harder to dismantle.By Mataroria Lyndon | 3rd August, 2026Guest writer
Why Greens candidate Tania Waikato is posting thirst traps on social mediaA new political baddies campaign is making people ask if thirst traps can support democracy.By Liam Rātana | 30th July, 2026Ātea editor
How Hugo Koha Lindsay turned colonial blackboards into works of Māori resistanceThe Māori artist talks about why putting together his latest exhibition was 'like being in detention'.By Chevron Hassett | 28th July, 2026Guest writer
‘A creature not a tool’: Pip Adam’s new novel shoots for the heart of AI'It’s the best book I could have written – but it breaks my heart that I wrote it.'By Hera Lindsay BirdContributing writer & pip adam | 15th August, 2026Guest writer
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending August 14Featuring the return of Sibyl and Circe.By The Spinoff Review of Books | 14th August, 2026
The precarious nature of the track: a day in the life of a racecourse'What will they do without their horses? What will their horses do without them?'By Marty Smith | 14th August, 2026
‘The power of genuine connection’: the philosophy that drives Al Brown'The value proposition of great or even good service, is simply off the charts.'By The Spinoff Review of Books | 13th August, 2026
‘Sustained under-investment’: the dire state of school libraries and the years-long cry for helpIt is estimated that less than half of New Zealand students have access to school library services.By Claire Mabey | 10th August, 2026
Kiri Allan: The call that changed my life‘I didn’t really know what a cervix was, let alone what it meant to have cancer in it.’By Kiri Allan | 8th August, 2026Guest writer
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending August 7Alan and Allan top the charts this week.By The Spinoff Review of Books | 7th August, 2026⚖️
‘Slow is my favourite speed’: Trish Harris on the genius of Eric Carle'...Not just for walking, but for completing any task – including writing a book!'By The Spinoff Review of Books | 5th August, 2026⚖️
Kiri Allan is open about her mental health and a closed book on other parts of her lifeWhen your public life is as recent as Allan’s and you decide to leave out well-known people or events, you’re asking readers to pretend their own memories – and the internet – don’t exist.By Veronica Schmidt | 4th August, 2026Editor