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'I know there’ll always be that little voice in the back of your head saying ‘I'm too old to do this now, everyone's so young.’ But just do it.'<br />


Never too late: How one mature student is making his mark in game design

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After a year at Te Papa, their large-scale installation Takapau went to the Venice Biennale – and scooped the global prize. How did it feel to win? 

Mataaho Collective on taking up space and bringing their mahi to the world

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With families struggling with the cost of living, under-fives are bearing the impact – without many of the supports available to their older siblings.

The hidden crisis of preschoolers in poverty 

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Tech is an amazing career for women. So how can more women be encouraged to give it a go, and what's the best way to break in? 

From agency to analytics: why one woman switched to a career in tech

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As the weather heats up, motorcyclists are dusting off their bikes – and car drivers are once again getting used to sharing the road. 

Aware and alive: Why motorcycle safety is an issue for car users too

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'I’ve somehow made pulling things out of the dressing up box and putting on plays in my living room into a job.'<br />


Freya Finch has found the time to dream

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As AI becomes more prevalent at work, non-digital natives risk falling ever further behind. Is there a way AI can promote inclusion rather than deepening the divide?

How can everyone be part of the AI revolution? 

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'When I was a kid, all I wanted to be was a filmmaker. I finally decided I was going to have a crack at it. If I failed, I failed. But at least I'd know I tried and gave it my best.'

How an award-winning director went from carpenter to filmmaker

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They've built a big following for their videos on combining long-term travel and remote work. But what does it really take to become a successful digital nomad?

Dane and Stacey on making travel a business, owning half a dog, and finding balance

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In a country where most rentals don’t allow tenants to keep pets, one apartment complex is challenging the norm by welcoming both two-legged and four-legged residents.

You shouldn’t need to own your home to live with a furry friend

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The new Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki exhibition explores the trailblazing work of Aotearoa New Zealand’s women artists during the middle decades of the 20th century. 

A curated tour of Modern Women: Flight of Time

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Kai sovereignty is all about reclaiming the relationship between communities and their local food. But is that actually possible in the aftermath of a devastating cyclone?

Climate change, community, kai: How extreme weather impacts Māori food systems

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'Doing 3 Body Problem was the first time I felt I really had true financial freedom. It's been quite a miracle for me. But I’ll make the money stretch, like a pancake.'

Jess Hong from 3 Body Problem on her rapid rise and being painfully shy

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'As I’ve become older I've had to figure out, do I want to continue to do this? One thing that keeps me going is that I feel it’s important to see women of all ages on stage.'

Louise Pōtiki Bryant weaves her art together

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A devoted Auckland cyclist tells us about his favourite weekend ride out east, and his go-to stops along the way.

Big day out by bike: Great views, good coffee, ‘going hard’

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Many families who were once doing OK are now struggling to feed and clothe their kids, and school principals are sounding the alarm.

The changing face of schools in need

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'My girlfriend, she helps me so much. I got hit up for a campaign and she was like, dude, you need to charge more – you've got nearly 300,000 followers.'

Taylor Roche on cruise ship gigs, TikTok fame and naming his price

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A dedicated Auckland ebiker tells us about one of her favourite cycle-and-ferry excursions – with or without her 3-year-old son on the back.

Big day out by bike: Flat whites, friends and fixing things

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When he's not tending to Aucklanders' spiritual needs, Ross Bay is keeping them safe as deputy chief of the Auckland Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Meet the Anglican bishop fighting fires in his spare time

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'I thought if I just pretend that I'm confident in my skin, then maybe it will stick – and one day I realised that it had.'

Jess Quinn on backwards feet, wearing lycra on live TV and the money side of disability

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Does the maligned Folie à Deux at least deserve a little credit for daring to try something different?

Review: The new Joker movie isn’t great, but is it really as bad as people are saying?

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John Campbell doesn’t solve a crime in his new series – instead he uncovers how long you can ask a question before someone finally listens to you.

Review: John Campbell, true crime and a taste of TVNZ’s new era

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The brat green billboards were right, the Chappell Roan rumours were wrong. 

Our quickfire reckons on the Laneway 2025 lineup

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Is there such a thing as too many moons? This Spinoff writer says yes.

I hate and repudiate our new ersatz, pretender moon

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Can you make your way around the country via expedited transport, housing, energy and mining projects?

Let’s play Tour of New Zealand: Fast Track Edition

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While reports of oil leaking from the capsized Manawanui may be unfounded, that doesn't mean the wreckage won't cause lasting damage.

An ecological disaster looms off the coast of Samoa

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A global shortage means imported olive oil is more costly than it’s been since the late 90s. Can local producers compete on price now? 

Olive oil costs heaps at the moment. Can local producers come to the rescue?

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Last week's deluge wasn't as bad as it could have been – but hard decisions still lie ahead.

When the flood came for South Dunedin, this time it was ready

Lyric Waiwiri-Smith

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Live analysis and updates of the debate between David Seymour and Helmut Modlik on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty Principles Bill.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Live analysis of the Seymour-Modlik debate

Toby Morris looks into the history of inequality in New Zealand – and how a charity is asking our most fortunate generation to help.

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