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The second magical pumpkin.

Naoshima and Teshima: An ode to being alone and lost in Japan

These buzzy Japanese islands offer polka-dotted pumpkins, tiny fishing villages, and underground art unlike anything you've seen before.
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By Liv Sisson | 1st December, 2025
Commercial editor
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.
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By The Spinoff | 17th November, 2025
Staff writers
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.'
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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.
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By The Spinoff | 10th November, 2025
Staff writers
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.
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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.
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By The Spinoff | 3rd November, 2025
Staff writers
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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By The Spinoff | 13th October, 2025
Staff writers
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.'
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By The Spinoff | 13th October, 2025
Staff writers
Chris Parker: broke his foot in this theatre (Photo: Sophie Miya-Smith)

Nocturnalists: What Chris Parker loves about Auckland by night

Flaming crêpes, port watching, the Basement steps and more – Chris Parker on his favourite things about Auckland after dark.
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By Emma Gleason | 9th October, 2025
Contributing writer
Technical throwbacks.

RIP to all the tech we’ve loved and lost

Let's hear it for 3G, Windows 10 and a bunch of other tech that once rocked our worlds.
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By The Spinoff | 8th October, 2025
Staff writers
50 things you can do in 30 minutes

50 things you can do in 30 minutes

Thirty minutes is not a lot of time, but then again, it kinda is. 
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By The Spinoff | 30th September, 2025
Staff writers
Taking prescription medicines in a way they weren’t intended to be used could lead to a drug driving charge

It’s not just illegal drugs that don’t mix well with driving

Reducing harm can start with something as small as a conversation.
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By James Borrowdale | 22nd September, 2025
Guest writer
Some of the many tourism highlights along Route 2. Image: Joel MacManus

In praise of Route 2, Wellington’s best tourist bus

How to have the perfect Wellington holiday on just one bus – a guided tour.
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By Joel MacManus | 18th September, 2025
Senior writer
You’re not just growing veges, you’re growing a whole soil ecosystem. (Illustration: Toby Morris)

How to use regenerative agriculture in your own garden

Growing anything, anywhere – from raised beds to pots – comes down to the soil. Look after yours better with these regenerative agriculture tips.
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By Ellen Rykers | 17th September, 2025
Climate writer
All the Z pies, ranked

All the Z pies, ranked

We taste tested them all, and the results may shock you – or at least convince you to try branching out.
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By The Spinoff | 16th September, 2025
Staff writers
Drug driving in New Zealand – how bad is it really?

Drug driving in New Zealand – how bad is it really?

It took years for seatbelts to become accepted as life-saving devices and for drink driving to become socially unacceptable. Where are we at with drug driving?
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By James Borrowdale | 15th September, 2025
Guest writer

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