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Treaty clauses to be weakened, repealed – despite officials warning of ‘significant risks’The controversial cabinet decision was made quietly, going against Ministry of Justice advice. By Liam Rātana | 21st April, 2026Ātea editor
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Wellington faces another dangerous day as red warning stays in placeAfter one of the worst flooding events in the region's recent history, forecasters warn even short bursts of rain could cause fresh havoc.By Catherine McGregor | 21st April, 2026Contributing writer
Who is James Christmas, the National rising star turned Act saviour?He swears he’s not a 'secret wokester' in a Trojan horse, so who exactly is Act’s new candidate for Tāmaki?By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 21st April, 2026Politics reporter
Sweet Jesus: NBA star Steven Adams has joined the Iran-US propaganda warThe video shows Jesus punching Donald Trump straight into hell. Except, that’s not Jesus…By Hayden Donnell | 21st April, 2026Senior writer
Wellington region state of emergency: what you need to knowEvacuations are under way as severe weather intensifies. By Alice Neville | 20th April, 2026Deputy editor
Social media is a hellscape for public-facing women. Could AI hold the solution? An Auckland tech expert has come up with a way to stop the most damaging social media comments from getting through.By Alex Casey | 20th April, 2026Senior writer
My Uber driver fell asleep at the wheelIf he crashed, he would take out me and half of The Spinoff’s writers.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 18th April, 2026
Mould, dust and gas: How to keep your home ‘safe as houses’ A guide to avoiding illness and accidents.By Emma Gleason | 18th April, 2026
Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson’s Dunedin lovefest, reviewedThe event was part therapy session, part motivational speech, 100% lovefest. By Tara Ward | 17th April, 2026
Alternative career prospects for the Crusaders horses, rankedA devastating blow for rugby fans across Christchurch could be a huge opportunity for six local horses to follow their dreams.By Alex Casey | 16th April, 2026