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International visitor fees incoming as conservation reform bill passes first hurdleThe same week 13,500 people queued to book the Milford Track, parliament debated how to manage New Zealand’s most popular natural places – and who pays.By Catherine McGregor | 14th May, 2026Contributing writer
We’re just sitting here in Auckland feeling envious of the southIt’s Christchurch’s time to shine and geez is it shining. By Kate Langdon | 14th May, 2026Guest writer
OpinionIs the climate law change this government’s jump the shark moment?The government has ignored international law, the world's highest court, our own Supreme Court and the science.By Martha Jeffries | 14th May, 2026Guest writer
A house of pain: Celebrity Treasure Island power rankings, week threeNever before has a series of Celebrity Treasure Island been this emotional.By Tara Ward | 13th May, 2026Staff writer
Chlöe Swarbrick is already working to ‘revive’ cancelled music festival The Others WayJust hours after the festival's demise was announced, a glimmer of hope appeared from parliament.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 13th May, 2026Politics reporter
Live updates from the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book AwardsWelcome to the biggest night in Aotearoa literature.By Claire Mabey | 13th May, 2026Books editor
Opposition warns reforms open up conservation estate to sale as government pushes onModernising conservation management and cutting red tape, or putting 'commercialisation over conservation'?By Russell Palmer of RNZ | 13th May, 2026Guest writer
OpinionThe Māori queen could bring much-needed stability to the warring British tribesNga wai hono i te po arrives in London as British tribes continue to war over Downing Street. Perhaps she can bring them stability. Maybe she could whip them up a treaty?By Jamie Tahana | 13th May, 2026Guest writer
Henry Yan is the best bad date at the comedy festivalThe strength of his comedy lies is in his awkwardness.By Group Think | 13th May, 2026A bunch of people
Corin, Liam and the family business of being a DannHow two 'bogan' Christchurch brothers become journalists obsessed with the economy. By Tara Ward | 14th April, 2026Staff writer
The Fold: How Mike Minogue partnered with TVNZ+ on podcastingExclusive: The actor, radio host and founder of talent management agency Frank discusses a landmark deal to bring podcasts to TVNZ+.By The Spinoff | 14th April, 2026Staff writers
John Campbell is back doing what he does best – interrupting prime ministersHow did John Campbell’s first Morning Report on RNZ go? Tara Ward listened to find out. By Tara Ward | 13th April, 2026Staff writer
OpinionThe BSA’s decision to take on The Platform is brave, principled – and indefensibleIt’s a bold move. It’s also logically incoherent.By Duncan Greive | 2nd April, 2026Founder
Anna Fifield joins The Spinoff to take the reins of the World BulletinBy The Spinoff | 24th March, 2026Staff writers