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Are Vogel’s sandwich slices getting thicker? A Spinoff investigationOne woman’s journey to the heart of a shrinkflation conspiracy.By Alex Casey | 12th September, 2026Senior writer
Where to eat in Hamilton East – an insider’s guideNot-to-be-missed Thai curries, quiche, sundaes and more.By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 12th September, 2026Contributing writer
It’s the year of the horse bookA year’s worth of good – neigh, great – horsey reads.By Claire Mabey | 12th September, 2026Books editor
Needling for change: the surprisingly political history of knittingWhen Deborah Russell was spotted knitting in question time last week, she was joining a rich and meaningful political tradition.By Stephen John Taylor | 12th September, 2026Guest writer
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending September 11Flies, horses, food ... this week's lists have it all.By The Spinoff Review of Books | 11th September, 2026⚖️
Phil Gould spent one year at the Warriors. Six years later, his fingerprints are all over their successThe Warriors owe a large part of their current success to one man.By Liam Rātana | 11th September, 2026Ātea editor
OpinionAbbas Nazari: What 9/11 means to meWhile the world recoiled, we watched from an Australian frigate, having just been rescued by the Tampa.By Abbas Nazari | 11th September, 2026Guest writer
Is sub-30% for both Labour and National just the new normal? One MMP veteran reckons it might be. By Toby Manhire | 11th September, 2026Editor-at-large
Former Auckland Sky World employees allege humiliation, poor treatment by bossOne ex-employee was awarded $150k for unpaid work and distress has yet to see a cent, while others have come forward to allege similar treatment.By Melanie Earley of RNZ | 11th September, 2026RNZ
All the best (and most questionable) political party merch for election 2026Pop a Labour breath mint or grab your hot pink hoodie, it’s election season.By Emma Gleason | 10th September, 2026Staff writer
Auckland Council fast-tracks a big fat middle finger to the governmentIf they can’t stop developments in far-flung areas, it looks like councillors are just going to refuse to service them.By Hayden Donnell | 9th September, 2026
What’s the difference between a tax and a levy – and does it even matter?We asked some experts.By Emma Gleason | 9th September, 2026
Why the world thinks New Zealand solved the housing crisisFrom Zohran Mamdani to the Financial Times, international media and politicians seem to think NZ has fixed housing affordability. Um… what?By Joel MacManus | 9th September, 2026
One Candidate, One Pint: Paul Henry on never giving a shit what anyone thinksThe Act candidate on 'bloody stupid' liquor laws, and whether he'll 'tone down' his trademark honesty in parliament.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 8th September, 2026
