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Scotty Morrison on why every New Zealander should watch Origins'To be able to physically go and see the areas that are in our oral traditions... that really enriched my knowledge of who I am and what our origin story is.'By Tara Ward | 3rd February, 2026Staff writer
Why New Zealand is seeing the impact of the sale of TikTok USUsers here and abroad have been complaining about technical glitches, blocked words and censorship. What's going on?By Emma Gleason | 3rd February, 2026Contributing writer
The cost of being: A single homeowner with a ‘moderately terrifying’ mortgage'Three words to describe my financial situation: Challenging but improving.'By The Cost of Being | 3rd February, 2026Guest writer
Flippin’ heck! New Zealanders are getting less tolerant of swearingIt may have been a big year for swears, but 2025 saw New Zealanders clutching their pearls over rude words more than ever. By Stacey Wood | 3rd February, 2026Guest writer
How violence and ‘code red’ alerts are stretching EDs to breaking pointShortages of staff and beds are putting emergency departments nationwide in near-permanent crisis mode. The government says change is coming – but staff say they need help now.By Catherine McGregor | 3rd February, 2026Contributing writer
Rent is getting cheaper. Here’s why that’s not necessarily a good thingNo, New Zealand has not magically transformed into a more equitable place for the young, poor and disenfranchised.By Joel MacManus | 3rd February, 2026Senior writer
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, John Tamihere and the case of the confusing constitutionWas the expulsion of the Pāti Māori MP a 'serious injustice' or 'pure contract issues'? The court heard both sides.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 3rd February, 2026Politics reporter
New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this weekIncluding a new American workplace comedy and a thriller performance to rival Hannibal Lecter. By Thomas Giblin | 2nd February, 2026Guest writer
What’s inside a drag queen’s closet? After 40 years in drag, Buckwheat has over 1000 bedazzled garments and gowns in storage.By Alex Casey | 2nd February, 2026Senior writer
Last call: Legendary K Road watering hole Charlie’s shuts its doorsInside the final days of the famous bar – and what's next for the family behind it.By Emma Gleason | 31st January, 2026Contributing writer
The cost of being: A ‘formerly reckless, currently penny-pinching’ music writer'I'm not living the high life right now, and I earn less than I did in my 20s, but I'm very happy with my lot in life.'By The Cost of Being | 30th January, 2026
GPs can soon prescribe ADHD medication. Will it fix the problem, or shift the burden?Thousands of New Zealanders on waiting lists will have another option for diagnosis and treatment, but doctors warn it will be 'a slow burn, not a magic bullet'.By Shanti Mathias | 30th January, 2026
Doing more with what we already have: a challenge to the abundance agendaA new study on electricity use shows the massive potential benefits of simple changes – and suggests that building more stuff is not the only path forward. By Max Rashbrooke | 29th January, 2026
Help Me Hera: Should I move home to New Zealand?I want to come back, but it seems like the economy is a sinking ship.By Hera Lindsay Bird | 29th January, 2026
