Share Story×Share StoryFacebookTwitterBlueskyRedditEmailLinkedinWhatsappMessengerFor the Shortland Street 25th anniversary week, we’re reissuing David Farrier’s phenomenal 2014 ‘Real Talk’ interview series with two of the soaps’ biggest stars and thinkers – Ben Mitchell and Cam Jones. Today, the trio discuss cyclists. “Get on the side, mate. You’re a bike.” Click here to watch the entire Real Talk series This content, like all television coverage we do at The Spinoff, is brought to you thanks to the excellent folk at Lightbox. Do us and yourself a favour by clicking here to start a FREE 30 day trial of this truly wonderful service. More Reading
Abuse in care survivor: Two years on from the inquiry, I’m despondent'I don’t see meaningful compensation ever being made with this government, but that doesn’t mean to say that it can’t happen in the future.'By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 23rd July, 2026Politics reporter
OpinionBreaking: Stuart Nash needs to be told off by his wife againThere’s still one crucial voice who needs to weigh in on his latest blunder. By Alex Casey | 22nd July, 2026Senior writer
After six years of housing delay, a call for more housing delayAt Auckland Council, compromise only really comes from one side of the housing debate.By Hayden Donnell | 22nd July, 2026Senior writer
Dating Files: A 40-year-old divorcee enjoying ‘really good dates with my current situationship’'Mostly I’m finding: Men wanting me to be their mum.'By Dating Files | 22nd July, 2026Guest writer
‘Such a cool piece of history’: Sophie Rogers’ most inspirational readsThe former bookseller and librarian turned author on the books that have shaped her.By The Spinoff Review of Books | 22nd July, 2026⚖️
OpinionAre Chris Bishop’s RMA reforms on shaky ground?The latest controversial changes to the Resource Management Act risk make the legislative package even more politically toxic. By Joel MacManus | 22nd July, 2026Senior writer
How much sport is too much sport? And which sports matter the most?There’s so much sport in the news, we're fighting over it.By Henry Oliver | 22nd July, 2026Bulletin editor
The little parties coiling their springs for election 2026Watch out threshold. They're coming for you.By Toby Manhire | 22nd July, 2026Editor-at-large
Jump scare: The Commonwealth Games start in 48 hoursEverything you need to know to jump on the Team NZ bandwagon.By Madeleine Chapman | 22nd July, 2026Contributing editor
Did we just witness Shortland Street’s most bonkers episode yet?Even after 34 years, our longest-running soap is still full of surprises.By Tara Ward | 15th July, 2026Staff writer
NZ Wars: Waerenga-a-Hika is necessary viewing for healing the pastA story of survival and hope for an iwi forced off their lands.By Liam Rātana | 15th July, 2026
100 more outstanding New Zealand songs that didn’t make RNZ’s Waiata 100 listThere is simply too much good New Zealand music out there.By The Spinoff | 15th July, 2026
‘You thought he would always be there, like the Southern Alps’: Memories of Sam NeillA giant of the pictures, paddocks (two) and protest, Sir Sam Neill has died at 78. Friends and colleagues share their memories of an extraordinary New Zealander.By Toby Manhire | 14th July, 2026
Sam Neill’s wholesome Instagram is a gift – and a reminder to us allWe're all trying to touch grass as the world burns, but Sam Neill actually walked the walk.By Alex Casey | 14th July, 2026
