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The Greens propose a state-owned energy companyThe Green Party says 'Kiwipower' would solve our current affordability and supply problems.By Henry Oliver | 21st July, 2026Bulletin editor
‘Just useless’: What it’s like working with Burger King’s AI assistant'It was brought in to help speed up service, but it has done the complete opposite.'By Alex Casey | 21st July, 2026Senior writer
How’s that social media ban going for you, Australia?Christopher Luxon says he’ll ‘die trying’ to introduce something like our neighbour’s social media ban for under-16s. What can he learn from their effort?By Toby Manhire | 20th July, 2026Editor-at-large
New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this weekIncluding an essential local documentary, another Big Bang theory spinoff, and your next football-related fix. By Thomas Giblin | 20th July, 2026Guest writer
New and approved: Xolo, ChristchurchThe chefs returned from a research trip to Mexico feeling inspired, and a bunch of exciting new dishes have made it onto the menu.By Kathryn Chung | 20th July, 2026Guest writer
The crime we consume and the victims we forgetThe true crime genre of entertainment is hugely popular and lucrative. Forensic scientist Ruben Miller shares a reminder of the families still living those stories.By Ruben Miller | 20th July, 2026Guest writer
‘It still belongs to us’: The ‘new Goldie’ painting raises questions over cultural rightsShould descendants have a say in what happens to images depicting their tūpuna?By Liam Rātana | 20th July, 2026Ātea editor
NZ First officially launches its election campaignThere were formalities to attend to, policies to announce and a culture war to wage.By Henry Oliver | 20th July, 2026Bulletin editor
Winston Peters’ weird weekend waging an election culture warAt NZ First’s campaign launch, breaking up the supermarket duopoly got polite claps. Getting fluoride out of the water supply? Wild applause.By Hayden Donnell | 20th July, 2026Senior writer
Are we about to elect our least popular prime minister for 33 years?Polling suggests the PM for the next term of parliament will arrive on a wave of meh.By Toby Manhire | 6th July, 2026Editor-at-large
Meth ruined my dreams of going home to NorthlandI want to be on my whenua, with my hapū, but meth has moved in.By Liam Rātana | 5th July, 2026Ātea editor
Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face… and other lessons you learn when you decide to fight. By Leilani Momoiseā | 4th July, 2026Guest writer
Police denied making a complaint about Ray Chung. So, what’s this text?The Spinoff tried to get details about concerns police raised with Wellington’s mayor. Three months later we’ve finally found out what happened. By Joel MacManus | 3rd July, 2026Senior writer