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A not-so-wet but still quite whiny week on the campaign trail

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The Spinoff fires the starting gun on Election 2026

Veronica Schmidt

The 24-year-old who wears Winston Peters’ ink

Characters of the Campaign Trail

A collage of six people with Māori facial tattoos and traditional clothing, with “Election 2026” notes around them, on a grid background.

Te Pāti Māori says it has moved on from the chaos. Will Māori voters agree?

City Rail Link opening September 13

City Rail Link opening September 13

Luck on Labour’s side as party eyes up small business ‘partnership’

Lyric Waiwiri-Smith

Chris Bishop and Wayne Brown laughing about the mistimed CRL announcement. (Photo: The Spinoff)

Why the City Rail Link opening date gaffe matters

One MP, One Pint: Cameron Brewer on why being funny is the best skill an MP can have

Lyric Waiwiri-Smith

A chef in overalls prepares food at a counter while several people watch in a cozy, dimly lit bar or restaurant with bottles on shelves behind him.

The best new food show in New Zealand isn’t really about cooking

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The City Rail Link opening date is confirmed (by billboard). Here’s what you need to know