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The whānau taking out loans and sleeping in cars to learn te reo MāoriThe desire to reclaim te reo is strong. But for some Māori, intensive language learning comes with a financial cost they simply can’t afford.By Meriana Johnsen | 20th September, 2026Guest writer
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I was a door-to-door salesman for a ‘devilcorp’Our doorstep pitch gave the impression that buying a pin would support the cause, but it wasn’t clear to me where any of the money went.By Ben Fagan | 19th September, 2026Memberships Lead
Where to eat in Sandringham, Auckland – an insider’s guideFrom congee breakfasts, to midnight chaat, to tamarind-laced fried chicken.By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 19th September, 2026Contributing writer
Waka Aroha: Hēmi Kelly rāua ko Atakohu Middleton kōreroI kōrero a Hēmi Kelly ki a Atakohu Middleton e pā ana ki tana pukapuka hou.By Hēmi KellyKaituhituhi & Atakohu Middleton | 19th September, 2026Guest writer
Gone By Lunchtime: 50 days out, the campaign ignites Will this cut through the blancmange like a Smeg blade through an Ooshie?By The Spinoff | 18th September, 2026Staff writers
OpinionEcho Chamber: I think I’m gonna die in this HouseIn the penultimate sitting week, the walls started closing in.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 18th September, 2026Politics reporter
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending September 18An explosion of new releases, from poetry to fiction to memoir.By The Spinoff Review of Books | 18th September, 2026⚖️
The hunt for the ancient pounamu slab lost in an Auckland caveNearly three centuries ago, a massive greenstone gong belonging to a powerful chief was hidden near Maungawhau. Where is it now?By Joel MacManus | 6th December, 2025Senior writer
OpinionHow Mt Smart turned into the most electrifying Auckland destination of 2024A much maligned old friend is reborn as a field of dreams. By Toby Manhire | 11th December, 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
What every Aucklander needs to know about the long-term planWould you rather have better services or pay lower rates?By Tommy de Silva | 18th March, 2024Guest writer
Karanga-a-Hape’s unique beauty was on full display over the weekendThe Cross Street Music Festival represented the best of Karangahape Road.By Tommy de Silva | 12th March, 2024Guest writer