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The plan to dig a 300-metre-deep goldmine into the Central Otago hillsThe proposed Bendigo-Ophir goldmine has drawn opposition from Sam Neill, Helen Clark, and now the government's own environment watchdog.By Catherine McGregor | 15th April, 2026Contributing writer
The arguments for and against making NZ public transport free during the fuel crisisAcross the ditch they're making public transport free. Should we join them?By Emma Gleason | 15th April, 2026Contributing writer
Corin, Liam and the family business of being a DannHow two 'bogan' Christchurch brothers become journalists obsessed with the economy. By Tara Ward | 14th April, 2026Staff writer
‘It’s a no-brainer’: Inside the St James Theatre’s surprise second venuePlot twist: the renovated Auckland theatre is becoming TWO separate venues.By Chris Schulz | 14th April, 2026Guest writer
The cost of being: A ‘recluse’ in response to the economy'The only child I am responsible for is myself.'By The Cost of Being | 14th April, 2026Guest writer
One more chance for New Zealand to kick its oil habitCould reframing energy independence as a national security issue, rather than a climate one, be our best chance to go electric?By Catherine McGregor | 14th April, 2026Contributing writer
The Fold: How Mike Minogue partnered with TVNZ+ on podcastingExclusive: The actor, radio host and founder of talent management agency Frank discusses a landmark deal to bring podcasts to TVNZ+.By The Spinoff | 14th April, 2026Staff writers
Who’s funding who in election year?In the first few months of 2026, parties received more than $1.5m worth of $20,000-plus donations.By Alice Neville | 14th April, 2026Deputy editor
OpinionHuge forecasting fail: Cyclone Vaianu didn’t even kill or maim meI bought food and water for this storm. What am I supposed to do with food and water?By Hayden Donnell | 14th April, 2026Senior writer
Revealed: The New Zealand city most likely to say thank you to the bus driverOver the past week, The Spinoff has been stealthily logging thanks yous uttered on buses across the motu.By The Spinoff | 7th April, 2026Staff writers
OpinionEvery political party is in opposition nowIn a rare show of unity, every party in parliament agrees they aren't the ones in charge.By Joel MacManus | 6th April, 2026Senior writer
Range anxiety: the reality of owning an EVCommuting? Amazing. Maintenance? A breeze. Road trips? Hmmmm.By Henry Oliver | 4th April, 2026Guest writer
OpinionHere’s the problem with Wayne Brown’s National-Labour coalition ideaThe Auckland mayor wants a grand coalition. The idea neglects two major factors in politics: emotion and self-interest.By Andrew Geddis | 3rd April, 2026Contributing writer