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The ideal candidate for a foreign exchange is personable, adventurous and charismatic enough to transcend the language barrier. I was none of these things.

My Greatest Trip: My awkward high-school exchange to Germany

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Day three of one man's foolish attempt to travel from the bottom of the country using only public transport.

The longest commute, day three: Today, Tomorrow, Timaru

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Pressure to visit as many European destinations as possible is causing harm to local communities and the climate. Is there an alternative?

New Zealanders in London are engaging in competitive ‘overtourism’. Can we redeem the classic OE?

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Police say they shouldn't be first responders to mental health incidents, but is the health system ready to take over?

The police pullback on mental health callouts, explained

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A cheap tent, overnight lows in the single digits and a four-legged friend for company – what could possibly go wrong?

I survived a night camping with my dog

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Day two of one man's foolish attempt to travel from the bottom of the country using only public transport.

The longest commute, day two: Joel makes it to Dunedin

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A white woman’s account of backpacking through southeast Asia? Groundbreaking. 

My Greatest Trip: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos

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'Five words to describe my financial personality? Irresponsible but a great budgeter.'

The cost of being: A uni tutor who spends on vapes, samosas and the odd night out

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Trains, bikes and sailboats already exist, and choosing to travel more slowly can be a pleasure, too.

Is it possible to travel without damaging the climate? Yes

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Three adults, seven days: here’s how we survived our latest family holiday. 

Parent trapped: A collaborative guide to travelling with your parents

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One man's foolish attempt to travel from the bottom of the country to the top without a car or plane.

The longest commute, day one: Joel gets stuck in Invercargill

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Exploring the highs and lows of travelling, from local buses to faraway elopements. 

Introducing Travel Week on The Spinoff

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It’s normal to feel nervous. But for the most part, all you need to do is show up and be respectful.

The Spinoff guide to life: How to attend a Pākehā funeral

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People stood on chairs, arms in the air, screaming, cheering, and whistling. They sang, danced, and partied like it was their last night on earth.

Review: Wellington’s Diwali Festival is the biggest and best party in town

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Incorrect comments about alcohol's effect on mental health are just the latest for Mike King and his one-man crusade against the world.

The King and his god complex

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Why I can't just accept that my sexuality and gender identity are fluid?

Help Me Hera: I’m a lesbian(?) with a crush on a cis het man

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Opinion: The  long-time manager of the Counselling Centre in Marton shares her experience of real life in rural mental health.

The bleak reality of working in mental health when you don’t have Mike King’s funding

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One woman's journey discovering the joys of cycling - and the risks that come with it.

The ups and downs of biking in Wellington

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Lots of stereotypically 'Asian' behaviour is similar to the traits of autism, meaning many Autistic Asians might be missing out on a diagnosis.

‘I’ve masked my whole life’: Are autistic Asians slipping through the cracks?

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It's not just a bad ad, it's a symbol of everything rotten in our lives.

I hate the sexy Grimace bus

Catherine McGregor

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All the important election day results and analysis in a race that is 'literally closer than a coin flip'.

Live: Decision day in US election 2024

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Tensions over tobacco regulations hit boiling point in parliament yesterday.

Conflicts over conflicts: Why perception in politics matters

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Exclusive: New messages released under the OIA show Rainbow acknowledged he 'didn't get the HRC job' – then suddenly he did. 

‘I didn’t get the HRC job’: Stephen Rainbow’s Human Rights Commission appointment just got weirder

If you’re a New Zealand man who goes clubbing, chances are you’ve been denied entry at least once for not wearing leather shoes. But why? What’s wrong with sneakers? The Spinoff TV’s Ra Pomare investigates.

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What's the deal with 'town shoes'? with Ra Pomare | The Spinoff TV

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If you're a New Zealand man who goes clubbing, chances are you've been denied entry at least once for not wearing leather shoes. But why? What's wrong with sneakers? 

The Spinoff

SocietyAugust 9, 2018

What’s the deal with ‘town shoes’?

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SocietyAugust 9, 2018

What’s the deal with ‘town shoes’?

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