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Tuna, a taonga species (Supplied images with additional design by The Spinoff)

Saving our taonga: Iwi unite to protect tuna and our waterways

Mass die-offs of our freshwater guardians expose a failing, fragmented management system. Iwi and hapū are calling for a unified, indigenous-led recovery plan.

By Liam Rātana | 23rd April, 2025

Many families live in homes that are draughty, mouldy and cold (Design: Liv Sisson)

What mould means: exploring the connection between housing and health

'We want to get to families before it gets too hard for them. Let's ensure they have the resources, the heaters and the winter clothing for the babies now.'

By Alice Webb-Liddall | 17th April, 2025

Contributing writer

Gabi Lardies and other great things from Argentina.

Travel Diary: A holiday within a holiday at Iguazú Falls in Argentina

This is one waterfall worth chasing.

By Gabi Lardies | 15th April, 2025

What flood hazards are present at your property? (Design: Liv Sisson)

Auckland floods: how to find out if your home is at risk

While Aucklanders are more flood aware than ever before, many still don’t know how to assess their risk.

By Jihee Junn | 14th April, 2025

Contributing writer

How do our taste buds change at altitude? Two chefs explain

How do our taste buds change at altitude? Two chefs explain

There's a reason drinking tomato juice on a plane is a thing.

By Kate Underwood | 8th April, 2025

Traversing the memories of Samoa.

Seafood and snorkelling over several days in Samoa

'If you rent a car and remain really brave on the roads, you can see just about every tourist destination on the island within a week.'

By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 24th March, 2025

Politics reporter

EV curious? What new drivers need to know

EV curious? What new drivers need to know

How to keep your power bill down – even if you're charging an entire car every night.

By Gabi Lardies | 18th March, 2025

What is a long haul flight in premium economy actually like? (Design: The Spinoff)

Living the dream: What it’s really like to fly long haul in Premium Economy

'I myself am a little bit premium and a little bit (fine, a lot) economy, so this was a dream come true.'

By Tara Ward | 3rd March, 2025

Remembering a week spent in the jungle.

My wondrous, semi-scary week in the Amazon

Immense, ineffable, sublime – the Amazon is very hard to describe. This is what we did there.

By Liv Sisson | 27th February, 2025

Commercial editor

Washing, charging – both impact your power bill (Image: Tina Tiller)

How small changes to at-home habits could save you money and help the planet

It’s not just about how much power you use, but when.

By The Spinoff | 26th February, 2025

Free healthcare for kids: Meet the nurses on a mission to stop rheumatic fever

Free healthcare for kids: Meet the nurses on a mission to stop rheumatic fever

'This work is definitely a priority for us and our populations. But is it a priority of the government?'

By Alice Webb-Liddall | 24th February, 2025

Contributing writer

How to travel luxuriously in Thailand, for less

How to travel luxuriously in Thailand, for less

Tara Ward travels to Koh Samui to live her best life as a five star wannabe.

By Tara Ward | 17th February, 2025

The White Lotus’s most unforgettable and intoxicating characters so far, ranked

The White Lotus’s most unforgettable and intoxicating characters so far, ranked

With season three about to introduce us to a whole new cast of gloriously awful characters, take a moment to remember those who've gone before.

By Tara Ward | 14th February, 2025

Meet the people turning old bikes into new Auckland adventures

Meet the people turning old bikes into new Auckland adventures

'We want to show people how their bikes work, get them out there on a good working bike and show them what is possible.'

By Shanti Mathias | 13th February, 2025

Contributing writer

Can we do capitalism better? This new research hub is up for the challenge

Can we do capitalism better? This new research hub is up for the challenge

It's one of the most urgent and exciting questions of our time.

By Toby Manhire | 28th January, 2025

Editor-at-large

Kanpai! A guide to drinking in Japan

Kanpai! A guide to drinking in Japan

Japan’s food scene is world famous, but its drinks culture remains something of a hidden gem.

By Catherine McGregor | 20th January, 2025

Contributing writer