Toby Manhire is the editor of the Spinoff. Where possible he collaborates with other people called Toby. Email him on toby@thespinoff.co.nz
According to numerous reports, close to half of the Auckland Council have signed a letter expressing 'no confidence' in Phil Goff.
The leader of the ACT Party has collected more votes as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars than he did in Epsom last September
With Jacinda Ardern's baby due any day now, Peters is preparing for the most powerful period of a long and enigmatic career
A rush to assign blame for deaths in police chases can only distort the important discussion around a pursuit policy that should put human life first.
What is Winston Peters likely to try as prime minister, when he's so low in the polls?
The race relations commissioner has apologised for handling of sexual harassment claims, called for resignations and paid tribute to colleagues
Homelessness in New Zealand is a very serious problem, and it’s too important to be muddied by misinformation.
For Sarah Dowie, the commute from Invercargill to work in Wellington typically eats up at least half a day.
Given he's regarded as a leader from the pragmatic centrist side of the National Party, it was puzzling to hear Simon Bridges this morning apparently endorse trickle-down theory.
A note from the editor regarding the WORLD founder's response to Spinoff revelations about its 'Made in New Zealand' garment labelling
All this week on The Spinoff, we pick up the NZ commute and peer at it from every direction.
Yesterday’s bombshell story about a story that wasn’t a story has sent shockwaves through the reckons machine
The Herald has reported that untrue things are being said about Jacinda Ardern’s partner. Here’s what we know so far.
Revealed: National MPs think about virtue signalling a lot
Eight snackable facts about the new co-leader of the NZ Green Party and the challenges she faces
Carol Hirschfeld has left the public broadcaster after misleading her boss over the nature of a meeting with Clare Curran. What’s going on, and what does it mean for the minister?
An exclusive glimpse into the steel trap psyche of the former health minister and political colossus as he makes for the exit.
A year after the publication of a book alleging civilian deaths in a botched NZ raid in Afghanistan, the Defence Force has quietly conceded its operation was in the same village depicted by the authors, and it makes the case for an inquiry overwhelming
Tomorrow, with the support of Vector, The Spinoff smashes a bottle across the bow of a new email newsletter rounding up the best and most important NZ news of the day. We think it will become an important part of your morning.
With the crucial caucus meeting only hours away, Judith Collins and Steven Joyce top preferred leader numbers – but it’s a different story in assessing leadership chops
UMR Research survey conducted mostly before the National leadership contest began puts the polarising MP in the lead – but only slightly.
Mark Mitchell and Steven Joyce have added their names to the ballot for the contest to succeed Bill English as party leader. With a week till MPs make their decision, here are five observations on the race
Revelations around the handling of a complaint at the HRC call for independent scrutiny of an organisation that depends on moral authority.
Will it be Simon or Nikki or Judith or Paula or Amy. Or ... Winston?
The prime minister on Winston Peters, the arts, sexism in politics, Auckland, and Donald Trump.
As she marks six months as Labour leader and embarks on a critical year for her newly formed government, Jacinda Ardern hosts Spinoff editor Toby Manhire at her Auckland home.
