Jihee Junn is a staff writer at The Spinoff. Email her on jihee@thespinoff.co.nz
After 15 years in parliament, National MP Paula Bennett has officially announced she’s quitting politics. Here, we round up some of her most memorable moments.
The duo behind Parnell eatery Simon & Lee talk Gochu, their latest venture in Auckland’s Commercial Bay.
'Risk' isn't a popular concept in these uncertain times, but rather than running for the hills, think about your goals and assess the risks accordingly.
One of the largest community Facebook groups in New Zealand has being roiled by a controversy over free speech and Black Lives Matter.
The local fashion industry takes another hit with Ingrid Starnes closing its stores after more than a decade.
For years, Work and Income has been telling New Zealanders they couldn't get the benefit until their redundancy payments ran out. Turns out, it was wrong.
Here’s what went down as thousands of New Zealanders took to the streets in solidarity with Black Lives Matter.
A week ago, New Zealand launched its official contact tracing app. So how does it compare to some of those overseas?
With many workers being asked to take voluntary pay cuts, it begs the question: why are so many of us compelled to accept?
What does this year's budget mean for one of the hardest-hit sectors post-lockdown?
Gaming consoles, exercise bikes, DVDs and paint – turns out what we’re buying says a lot about what we’ve been doing in lockdown.
Answering hundreds of calls a day from anxious KiwiSaver investors, Kiwi Wealth’s head of customer services paints a picture of how some New Zealanders are handling the downturn.
Jihee Junn talks to an Auckland-based funeral director about what their job has been like under Covid-19.
Kiwi Wealth’s head of fixed interest shares her thoughts and experience on how to get through these challenging times.
What is open and what is closed? Can I take my pet to the vet? And what if I need a takeaway coffee?
With New Zealand moving to the highest Covid-19 alert level within 48 hours, here's how schools and early childhood facilities will be affected.
Several major events across the US have also been postponed or cancelled, including the NBA season after a player tests positive.
How history and culture have shaped our approach to investing and why, despite our 'rockstar economy', many are feeling left out.
Covid-19 price gouging? It's happening. Here are just a few things people are trying to sell for crazy prices off the back of coronavirus.
Fossil fuels and illegal weapons get the boot as the government announces changes to default funds.
Homeownership has long been touted as the great Kiwi dream, but not everyone’s looking for a permanent fix.
Being in the right KiwiSaver fund isn’t just a financial issue – it’s a social and moral issue as well.
UK company Stasher allows travellers to store their luggage while offering local businesses a way to earn extra cash. The CEO Jacob Wedderburn-Day explains how the business works.
After a decade in business on Auckland’s North Shore, the multi-storey complex that once attracted out-of-town shoppers has finally closed its doors.
As China rushes to contain the deadly coronavirus which has killed more than 360 people, what effects will it have on some of New Zealand's key industries?
In a world where we're already conditioned to expect near-instantaneous speed from our mobile internet, what kind of change can we actually expect to see from 5G?
