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Switching to a Samsung was once unthinkable for this man.

A Samsung convert visits the spiritual home of Apple

A multi-media journalist and former iPhone user visits the home of Apple and a large percentage of the earth’s tech bros. Will this place tempt him back?

By Greg Bruce | 2nd March, 2026

Helius loves going to school and the supermarket.

A little better every day: ‘As the parent of an autistic kid, this just makes sense’

Inside one of six Mini Woolies giving students a chance to have fun and learn skills that will help set them up for everyday life.

By The Spinoff | 2nd March, 2026

Imagine your car for scale (Image: Supplied)

‘Manta rays the size of your car’ and other intriguing creatures from the islands of Fiji

Yes there are perfect beaches with crystal clear water – but did you know there’s also a bright orange dove with a green head?

By Gabi Lardies | 24th February, 2026

Contributing writer

Kehinde Wiley, Willem van Heythuysen (installation view), 2006, Oil and enamel on canvas, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Arthur and Margaret Glasgow Fund, 2006.14 © Kehinde Wiley

Last call: Pop to Present is leaving Auckland soon, here’s why you should go

Some of the biggest names in modern American art are in Auckland right now.

By Emma Gleason | 23rd February, 2026

Contributing writer

A little better every day: ‘This is where I feel like I belong’

A little better every day: ‘This is where I feel like I belong’

Over 60,000 kids around the country are part of the futureFERNS programme. We spend the day with them in this episode of A little better every day.

By The Spinoff | 23rd February, 2026

The unofficial greeting of scammers everywhere ‘Hello Dear’

Scam stories: Five times we’ve been duped and defrauded

'I accidentally reverse-scammed my own dad' and other tales of consumer woe.

By The Spinoff | 17th November, 2025

Emma Gleason, the writer behind this series (Image: Sophie Miya-Smith)

Nocturnalists: From pork buns to kava shells, this is Emma Gleason’s Auckland after dark

'If you tune into the right frequencies, you’ll know what's going on. And it's way better than sitting at home on your phone.'

By Liv Sisson | 13th November, 2025

Commercial editor

Werewolf (Image: Mouce Young)

BIG HORNS, Werewolf and more: Our picks from the Auckland Arts Fest programme

From huge horns to choral masters, these are some of the local acts we're most looking forward to seeing next year.

By The Spinoff | 10th November, 2025

Angus Muir, light artist and designer (Image: Sophie Miya-Smith)

Nocturnalists: Angus Muir shines a light on what he loves about Auckland

Food courts, meal deals and the best spots to watch the world go by after dark.

By Emma Gleason | 6th November, 2025

Contributing writer

20 footlongs… 10 flavours… a dozen or so office workers… one ranking.

‘I’ve been waiting for this all my life’: Subway’s signature range, ranked

From classics to melts and meatballs to riblets, all the signature Subway subs ranked from least to most enjoyed.

By The Spinoff | 3rd November, 2025

Auckland’s unofficial Night Mayor (Photo: Sophie Miya-Smith)

Nocturnalists: Half Queen sounds off about Auckland’s most iconic nighttime spots

The DJ and unofficial night mayor on the best places to be in the city once the lights go down.

By Emma Gleason | 30th October, 2025

Contributing writer

Chef Jono Thevenard of Pici and OOH-FA (Photo: Sophie Miya-Smith)

Nocturnalists: Pici’s Jono Thevenard on the best of Karangahape Road

The chef and restaurateur on what makes St Kevin's so special, where to go for an unforgettable night out and why the city’s like an omelette right now.

By Emma Gleason | 23rd October, 2025

Contributing writer

Chef Michael Meredith at one of his favourite restaurants (that’s not his)

Nocturnalists: Michael Meredith on where to eat in Auckland after dark

From tteokbokki to Brazilian fish stew – these are chef Michael Meredith's favourite late-night Auckland eats.

By Emma Gleason | 16th October, 2025

Contributing writer

Louise Bourgeois and one of her works (Image credits below)

Spirals and spiders: Louise Bourgeois is in Aotearoa for the very first time

The landmark artist's very first solo exhibition in this country presents an intimate view of an extraordinary woman.

By Gabi Lardies | 15th October, 2025

Contributing writer

The Spinoff picks: Cheap thrills at PB Tech

The Spinoff picks: Cheap thrills at PB Tech

If someone gave us $200 to spend there, here's what we’d buy.

By The Spinoff | 13th October, 2025

Danielle LeGallais, co-founder of Sunday Blessings.

A little better every day: Sunday Blessings

'When I see our elders in particular on the streets, it makes me want to cry.'

By The Spinoff | 13th October, 2025