OpinionIs Tamatha Paul in ‘la-la land’? Here’s what the evidence saysA history of negative experiences of policing will affect how some communities view the police – and it's crucial that the opinions of these communities are heard. By Emmy RāketeGuest writer, Grace GordonGuest writer & Peyton Bond | 28th March, 2025Guest writer
OpinionAm I allowed to be scared of the police? An argument with myselfTamatha Paul has been slammed for suggesting that not everyone feels safer when police are around. Is it really such a crazy idea?By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 27th March, 2025
OpinionEcho Chamber: ‘Completely hopeless and utterly stupid’Parliament is preoccupied with pointless points of order, and speaker Gerry Brownlee is absolutely done with it.By Joel MacManus | 27th March, 2025
OpinionWhy a proposal to change the laws governing protest should worry us allIf enacted into law, the Independent Police Conduct Authority's proposal could lead to a substantial erosion of fundamental democratic rights.By Trevor Richards | 27th March, 2025
OpinionNote to ministers: cutting services doesn’t make need go awayThe government’s cutbacks are a deeply misguided attempt to shrink our sense of what constitutes the public good. By Max Rashbrooke | 27th March, 2025
Echo Chamber: Gerry Brownlee loses control of the classroomGo easy on the speaker – corralling 123 overgrown children must be every school teacher’s worst nightmare.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 26th March, 2025Politics reporter
How new electorate boundaries could affect key races in the 2026 electionNational could pick up Mt Albert, Labour could win Maungakiekie, and Rongotai could become an untouchable Green Party stronghold. By Joel MacManus | 26th March, 2025Wellington editor
A vision of two New Zealands: The ‘war on woke’ and a hīkoi for trans healthcareAs hundreds protested possible restrictions on gender-affirming care for youth, Winston Peters promised his party would continue to fight against the use of puberty blockers.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 25th March, 2025Politics reporter
OpinionGoing backwards for growthTaking the living wage away from government contractors turns back the clock on a progressive step towards valuing essential workers.By Lyndy McIntyre | 24th March, 2025Guest writer
Labour’s rising star Tangi Utikere on being a Pasifika politician from PalmyLabour's new local government spokesperson hopes to create more partnership between councils and parliament.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 24th March, 2025Politics reporter
The Trump lads are abundant in New ZealandThe difference between young men and young women is jawdropping.By Toby Manhire | 24th March, 2025Editor-at-large
OpinionWindbag: Why is it so hard to pedestrianise upper Cuba Street?Urbanists who want their city to have more people-friendly streets need to face up to the biggest barrier to their goal: everything takes too damn long. By Joel MacManus | 24th March, 2025Wellington editor
Gone By Lunchtime: Home and away with Christopher LuxonA fortnight of mixed fortunes for the prime minister.By The Spinoff | 19th March, 2025Staff writers
Nobody is as creative as Auckland Council at saying noLots of councils find reasons to stop construction. Few do it with as much panache as Auckland.By Hayden Donnell | 19th March, 2025Contributing writer
OpinionHow Luxon’s bleakest week as PM gave way to his brightestFrom coup conjecture at home to a breakthrough abroad. By Toby Manhire | 19th March, 2025Editor-at-large
Act enters the messy, at times unhinged world of local politicsIn a long overdue move, Act will become New Zealand's first modern rightwing party to run candidates in council elections.By Joel MacManus | 19th March, 2025Wellington editor
What you missed from Whangārei District Council’s extraordinary fluoridation meetingThe council votes to fight on in fluoride standoff, despite soaring costs, legal threats, and a deeply divided chamber.By Liam Rātana | 18th March, 2025Ātea editor
Luxon’s epic unpopularity in one chartCompared to the first terms of Helen Clark, John Key and Jacinda Ardern, new depths are being plumbed.By Max Rashbrooke | 17th March, 2025Contributing writer
OpinionNew Zealand and Gaza: Confronting and not confronting the unspeakableNew Zealand has been firm in its stance against Israel’s onslaught on Gaza, yet has been silent on the United States’ enabling of it.By Robert Patman | 17th March, 2025Guest writer
More than 150 jobs cut and one campus closed as Te Pūkenga disestablishment loomsJobs, courses and a campus are on the chopping block.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 17th March, 2025Politics reporter
