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
The latest step in the quest to ‘de-extinct’ the moa? Hatching chicks from fake eggsIt couldn't find a big enough surrogate bird, so the Peter Jackson-backed biotech firm trying to resurrect the moa has developed an artificial egg to do the job.By Mirjam Guesgen | 20th May, 2026Contributing writer
Nicola Willis cuts jobs, loves AI, hates NZ FirstThe finance minister announced public service layoffs, celebrated AI, and took swipes at Labour and NZ First in her pre-budget speech. By Joel MacManus | 20th May, 2026Senior writer
One MP, One Pint: Parmjeet Parmar on Cliff Richard and the joy of McDonald’s coffeeThe Act Party MP is the only Indian politician in government, but she doesn't want her ethnicity to define her. By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 19th May, 2026Politics reporter
Distasteful, unnecessary, offensive: RNZ board member on David Seymour attacksOf course the board is appointed ‘with purpose’, the deputy PM says in response.By Toby Manhire | 19th May, 2026Editor-at-large
OpinionThe quiet but major shift slipped in among the conservation law reformsA late addition to the suite of reforms changes the overarching purpose of the Conservation Act. Its impact could be profound.By Melanie Nelson | 19th May, 2026Guest writer
The cost of being: A ‘broke’ student who forks out to spend time with friends'Where do I see myself in five years? Definitely better off. Any level of employment would be an improvement.'By The Cost of Being | 19th May, 2026Guest writer
‘Preposterous. Crazy. Off the planet loopy’: Peters’ BNZ plan meets its criticsNZ First's plan to buy back the Bank of New Zealand has attracted scepticism – even downright ridicule – from across the political spectrum.By Catherine McGregor | 19th May, 2026Contributing writer
How Queenstown’s Crux Media became a ‘one-man crusade’The strange saga of New Zealand’s most controversial local news startup.By Joel MacManus | 19th May, 2026Senior writer
Sexual assault clinics raise alarm about ‘worrying’ strangulation rates in under-25s'It's a huge problem that we're only seeing a very thin end of the wedge of'By Alex Casey | 19th May, 2026Senior writer
OpinionWhy National should try to lose some electorates this electionA win isn't always the best result.By Dan Brunskill | 18th May, 2026Guest writer
Echo Chamber: Haere rā to Crusher, hello to old scandalsIn trying to call out the government, one Labour MP realised they already had his number.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 15th May, 2026
Updated: A timeline of Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong’s dramatic first termBut wait, there's more.By Tara Ward | 15th May, 2026
One MP, One Pint: Tom Rutherford on the coward punch that changed his lifeThe Bay of Plenty MP is the baby of the National Party, a newly-wed and a local boy 'trying to do my best'.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 14th May, 2026
Opposition warns reforms open up conservation estate to sale as government pushes onModernising conservation management and cutting red tape, or putting 'commercialisation over conservation'?By Russell Palmer of RNZ | 13th May, 2026