Share Story×Share StoryFacebookTwitterBlueskyRedditEmailLinkedinWhatsappMessengerIn 1987, an election was held, petrol was cheaper, and people were fewer. But how much has really changed in New Zealand in 30 years? Take the quiz to test your knowledge of 1987. Having trouble viewing the quiz? Take it here. More Reading
‘What am I supposed to do? Go outside?’ Teenagers respond to social media ban announcement What do they say about denial being the first stage of grief? After the government this afternoon proclaimed the end was nigh for under-16s using social media, teenagers simply told The Spinoff no, it's not happening.By Veronica Schmidt | 24th August, 2026Editor
New to Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this weekIncluding a new intergenerational drama on MĀORI+ and New Zealand's own James Ashcroft directing Robert De Niro. By Thomas Giblin | 24th August, 2026Guest writer
Does living in a big house by the sea feel good? TVNZ’s Coastal Wonders says: yes This show is less Coastal Wonders and more How Rich People Live.By Tara Ward | 24th August, 2026Staff writer
What we saw at Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival 2026Our reviews from this year's film festival, including a sexy double-header, an instant New Zealand classic and more. By The Spinoff | 24th August, 2026Staff writers
OpinionResisting the allure of the AI sparkleThe sparkle is designed to make us think of all the magical ways in which generative AI can improve our lives, without looking too closely.By Soph Jackson | 24th August, 2026Guest writer
New Zealand netball has the fans – so where’s the money?A million plus viewers. Millions in losses. Players heading offshore and billionaires at the door. What the hell is going on with professional netball?By Zoe George | 24th August, 2026Guest writer
Jon Toogood wouldn’t change a thing, even the parts that suckedThe rock legend still loves playing guitar, but coaching under-10s cricket is high on the 'gives joy' list, too.By Life Advice | 24th August, 2026Guest writer
The great tax divide: Labour’s bigger state v National’s status quoAccording to its new fiscal strategy, Labour wants to tax more and spend more, targeting core crown spending at 33% of GDP. Meanwhile, National has ruled out all new taxes. Voters now face a clear choice.By Henry Oliver | 24th August, 2026Bulletin editor
How a Muhammad Ali approach paid off for the All BlacksSometimes it's less about attack and more about letting your opponent grind themselves to a halt.By Paul Thomas | 24th August, 2026Guest writer
The Nelson Tenths are coming home – now comes the hard partWhat's next for the land at the centre of New Zealand's longest running legal dispute.By Hēmi Sundgren | 21st August, 2026Guest writer
Review: Election Meltdown is the joy we need in the end timesFeaturing Simeon Brown as a gerbil, John Tamihere as a vampire and a tap-dancing duet by Chris Bishop and Nicola Willis.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 20th August, 2026
Winning Māngere is the 'worst-case scenario' for the Greens' Michel Mulipola'I don't want to be an MP, I don't want a portfolio, I don't want to be in parliament.'By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 20th August, 2026
Left, right or centre? How voters view the Opportunity PartyThis is what people are telling pollsters. By Toby Manhire | 20th August, 2026
I lived: A true story of surviving the cycle lanes of Molesworth StreetThis week, Christopher Luxon drew attention to a little-known parliamentary peril: crossing the road. We dared to give it a go. By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 20th August, 2026