The NZ–India trade deal is good, not greatIt's finally been inked and released in full. But just how free is this free trade agreement?By Dan Brunskill | 29th April, 2026Guest writer
‘This is the real red pill’: the book Shariff Burke says everyone needs to read'Up till that point, I had accepted going through life in black and white.'By The Spinoff Review of Books | 29th April, 2026⚖️
What is pushing power prices up? The electricity regulator wants to knowGentailers have raised prices 8% for two years running while banking sky-high profits. Now the Electricity Authority is formally asking why.By Catherine McGregor | 29th April, 2026Contributing writer
Is AI-powered ‘dynamic pricing’ coming for clothes shopping?Prices yoyo-ing according to demand, availability or even weather has become the norm for some big retailers overseas. But will New Zealanders stand for it?By Emma Gleason | 29th April, 2026Contributing writer
What will it take for Meta to do something about scams in NZ?Images of Westpac’s CEO and a high-profile financial journalist were used in financial scams. Meta didn’t respond to one and platforms didn’t resolve the problem for the other. Will the government act?By Henry Oliver | 29th April, 2026Guest writer
Karangahape Road institution Verona ceases trading, liquidators appointed The beloved Auckland cafe and bar is in liquidation over unpaid tax debt, and its doors are closed. Will there be a lifeline?By Emma Gleason | 28th April, 2026Contributing writer
OpinionFor some New Zealanders, not all immigrants are made equalAs election-year rhetoric ramps up, a recent study suggests a quarter of New Zealanders have negative feelings about immigrants from India.By Nayantara Sheoran Appleton | 28th April, 2026Guest writer
Kana vakalevu! A finger-licking food tour of FijiFrom inventive fusion dishes to beautifully fresh expressions of Indigenous cuisine, Fijian food is reliably delicious – and a reason to visit the islands all on its own. By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 28th April, 2026Contributing writer
Review: Barry Soper’s press gallery was a lot different from mineOne Last Question, Prime Minister is a marathon run through fifty years of political history, revealing many heroes and a few enemies.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 28th April, 2026Politics reporter
Tracy Grant Lord on Auckland’s best theatres – and where to debrief after a show'I never thought I’d be embracing city life. It’s great.'By Emma Gleason | 15th April, 2026Contributing writer
New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this weekEuphoria is back! Beef is back! TV is back!By Thomas Giblin | 13th April, 2026Guest writer
I saw the TV of the future and now every other screen looks like a cave paintingGreg Bruce gets his mind blown by a state-of-the-art new television.By Greg Bruce | 13th April, 2026Guest writer
Inside the surprising pivot of NZ’s best known biscuit brandA new miniseries finds meaning in the everyday moments shared over a biscuit.By Alice Webb-Liddall | 9th April, 2026Contributing writer
Nocturnalists: Musician J.Y Lee on Auckland’s best old-school food courts'There's so much amazing stuff that comes out of here… so many musicians and creative people just doing cool stuff.'By Emma Gleason | 31st March, 2026Contributing writer