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How a viral haircut catapulted a NZ rapper onto the US chartsFat Papi’s ‘Freaked Out’ has landed on the Billboard Hot 100 – and it’s all thanks to a TikTok-famous haircut.By Chris Schulz | 4th August, 2026Guest writer
How my son’s placenta became ‘toxic waste’What happens to whenua when a birth plan doesn't go to plan.By Liam Rātana | 4th August, 2026Ātea editor
The cost of being: A retiree who donates half their pension to charity'This is the greatest benefit from a lifetime of prudent saving and investing: being able to use our funds to help others.'By The Cost of Being | 4th August, 2026Guest writer
You should all be using Claude, Luxon told Rotorua businesspeople. So we didWe fired up the AI chatbot to assess the prime minister's comments in response to what he called a 'negative view' question. By Toby Manhire | 4th August, 2026Editor-at-large
As election day approaches, what do we know about who’s enrolled to vote?The latest stats show the overall enrolment rate isn’t looking too shabby, but for 18- to 24-year-olds, the picture is more concerning.By Alice Neville | 4th August, 2026Deputy editor
Kiri Allan is open about her mental health and a closed book on other parts of her lifeWhen your public life is as recent as Allan’s and you decide to leave out well-known people or events, you’re asking readers to pretend their own memories – and the internet – don’t exist.By Veronica Schmidt | 4th August, 2026Editor
Christopher Luxon had a rough day (and may have another one today)Spare a thought for the prime minister who had to apologise for his comments to Rotorua business leaders and answer endless questions about Winston Peters.By Henry Oliver | 4th August, 2026Bulletin editor
New to Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this weekIt's a whopper week for New Zealanders on telly with the return of Paddy, Guy Mont, and two new scripted local series. By Thomas Giblin | 3rd August, 2026Guest writer
NZ First’s baby bonus? It’s been triedDoes offering cash incentives to have kids have any effect on falling birth rates? Here’s what the evidence says.By Shamubeel Eaqub | 3rd August, 2026Guest writer
Help Me Hera: I can’t stand the sight of my partnerI am desperate for a little space!By Hera Lindsay Bird | 30th July, 2026Contributing writer
Eight things to know about the new Western Springs BowlIt has a new name and is about to enter a new era. Here’s what you need to know about the reimagined Auckland venue.By Henry Oliver | 29th July, 2026
Help Me Hera: Is it ever a good idea to reconnect with an ex?A question from the stars of Bryn and Ku’s Singles Club.By Hera Lindsay Bird | 28th July, 2026
The cost of being: A dad and first-time homeowner who hates sneaky fees'If you request tips I will never return or use the service again – pay your staff correctly or adjust your pricing.'By The Cost of Being | 28th July, 2026
Love, actually, at 26: A ‘gentle’ lesbian relationship with an agreed-upon end date'We have discussed openly and early that we do not want to be together forever and have our own independent goals in our careers and lives.'By Love actually | 26th July, 2026