Henry Oliver

Bulletin editor

Henry Oliver writes The Bulletin. He was previously The Spinoff's music editor, the editor of Metro, a bar owner, intellectual property lawyer, and bass player.

Our hidden child homelessness problem

Our hidden child homelessness problem

A series of actions and decisions by the coalition government over Māori rights have drawn criticism this week.

By Henry Oliver | 8th June, 2026

Bulletin editor

The proposed treaty changes could have a severe impact. (Design: Tina Tiller).

Increasing anger over government’s approach to Māori rights

A series of actions and decisions by the coalition government over Māori rights have drawn criticism this week.

By Henry Oliver | 5th June, 2026

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Tiananmen square in Beijing, China. (Photo: 123RF, design: The Spinoff)

Four MPs have been banned from China for visiting Taiwan

The sanctioning of four New Zealand MPs for visiting Taiwan could be a sign that smaller allies are no longer exempt from China's pressure.

By Henry Oliver | 4th June, 2026

Bulletin editor

The missing climate briefing email has been found

The missing climate briefing email has been found

The 'missing' briefing from Fonterra and Z Energy wasn't lost – it was in the private email account of the prime minister's chief policy adviser.

By Henry Oliver | 3rd June, 2026

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Are we really just a bunch of (military) freeloaders?

Are we really just a bunch of (military) freeloaders?

US "Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth said New Zealand was freeloading for not spending 3.5% of GDP on defence. But how much defence do we really need?

By Henry Oliver | 2nd June, 2026

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10 essential reads on Budget 2026

10 essential reads on Budget 2026

Three reports on the Manage My Health cyber security breach were released today... so what happened exactly?

By Henry Oliver | 29th May, 2026

Bulletin editor

What to expect when you’re expecting the budget

What to expect when you’re expecting the budget

Three reports on the Manage My Health cyber security breach were released today... so what happened exactly?

By Henry Oliver | 28th May, 2026

Bulletin editor

The first reports into the Manage My Health hack have been released.

Damning health data breach reports released

Three reports on the Manage My Health cyber security breach were released today... so what happened exactly?

By Henry Oliver | 27th May, 2026

Bulletin editor

Maiki Sherman

Three former TV political editors on the whole Maiki Sherman saga

Is the level of media attention on TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman warranted? Has the media done a good job of covering a story about one of its own?

By Henry Oliver | 8th May, 2026

Bulletin editor

Personal financial journalist Frances Cook, left, and Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath (Photos: Supplied. Design: The Spinoff)

What will it take for Meta to do something about scams in NZ?

Images of Westpac’s CEO and a high-profile financial journalist were used in financial scams. Meta didn’t respond to one and platforms didn’t resolve the problem for the other. Will the government act?

By Henry Oliver | 29th April, 2026

Bulletin editor