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New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this weekIncluding the new miniseries from the creator of Baby Reindeer. By Thomas Giblin | 20th April, 2026Guest writer
OpinionWho decides the New Zealand government? Voters: 10%. Winston Peters: 15%. The Reserve Bank governor, 18 months ago: 30%. By Hayden Donnell | 20th April, 2026Senior writer
In pictures: The damage caused by flooding across the lower North IslandParts of the North Island are in clean-up mode following flash flooding on Sunday, with bad weather expected to continue in Wellington until Tuesday night.By RNZ Digital reporters | 20th April, 2026RNZ
OpinionThe lack of entry-level jobs is about so much more than unemploymentIf businesses are doing less of the practical work of developing early-career talent, universities will need to do more.By Rod McNaughton | 20th April, 2026Guest writer
How many Māori seats should there be in parliament?A proposed law would prevent the number of Māori electorate seats from increasing until at least 2032. Is that fair?By Liam Rātana | 20th April, 2026Ātea editor
Luxon’s most difficult fortnight has begunAnother bad poll result confirms National's slide – but does anyone in caucus have the stomach to do something about it?By Catherine McGregor | 20th April, 2026Contributing writer
OpinionIs this the poll that spells the end for Luxon?Frustrated MPs have figured a resignation is the only way. Last night's numbers could stiffen their sinews.By Toby Manhire | 20th April, 2026Editor-at-large
Social media is a hellscape for public-facing women. Could AI hold the solution? An Auckland tech expert has come up with a way to stop the most damaging social media comments from getting through.By Alex Casey | 20th April, 2026Senior writer
‘Calamities and care’: Elizabeth Knox’s profoundly moving memoir, reviewed'The best of literature about the worst of times.'By Claire Mabey | 18th April, 2026Books editor
The Spotify paradox: when hundreds of fans beats millions of streamsWhy bands with millions of streams can barely sell a dozen tickets, while others with comparatively tiny audiences are selling out tours.By The Spinoff | 24th March, 2026Staff writers
How to get better Google search results in two simple clicksSet The Spinoff as a 'preferred source' today!By The Spinoff | 11th February, 2026Staff writers
The Fold: The Warehouse’s big, brave ad betGlen Kyne and Duncan Greive discuss a flood of major media stories.By The Spinoff | 10th February, 2026Staff writers
Flippin’ heck! New Zealanders are getting less tolerant of swearingIt may have been a big year for swears, but 2025 saw New Zealanders clutching their pearls over rude words more than ever. By Stacey Wood | 3rd February, 2026Guest writer
No, the fatal Mount Maunganui landslide was not AILast week taught us that even in our most distressing moments, there is now no certainty. How do you know if there's a tragic event unfolding, or if someone's been using AI?By Madeleine Chapman | 26th January, 2026Contributing editor