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Winston Peters, pictured here in a rodeo, or a soap opera, or mustering cattle, who can say?
Opinion

And then along came Winston

Just when Christopher Luxon thought the saga was over, along comes the superstar, Winston Peters, to steal the scene.
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By Toby Manhire | 22nd April, 2026
Editor-at-large
Christopher Luxon reads a statement to media after the National caucus vote. (Photo: Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via Getty Images)
Opinion

Luxon calls the rebels’ bluff. NZ’s political grandmaster calls it ‘a very bad move’

The PM showed backbone where the moaners did not. But if you think it’s all over, just ask his coalition partner. 
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By Toby Manhire | 22nd April, 2026
Editor-at-large
Steven Adams has joined the US-Iran propaganda war.

Sweet Jesus: NBA star Steven Adams has joined the Iran-US propaganda war

The video shows Jesus punching Donald Trump straight into hell. Except, that’s not Jesus…
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By Hayden Donnell | 21st April, 2026
Senior writer
My Uber driver fell asleep at the wheel

My Uber driver fell asleep at the wheel

If he crashed, he would take out me and half of The Spinoff’s writers.
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By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 18th April, 2026
Politics reporter
Could a ball hit the roof of Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium?

Could a ball hit the roof of Christchurch’s new stadium?

In photos, the steel beams above the pitch look tantalisingly kickable. We asked Dan Carter and a physics professor if they think it’s possible.
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By Calum Henderson | 17th April, 2026
Production editor
The two options.

Fuel crisis: We are so screwed vs it's going to be fine

The government keeps telling us not to panic. On the other hand, maybe we should panic.
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By Hayden Donnell | 16th April, 2026
Senior writer
Will Lyons-Bowman grew up in the Riccarton area and vouches for its food offerings

Where to eat in Riccarton, Christchurch – an insider’s guide

Chef and winemaker Will Lyons-Bowman’s top edible picks, from tasty scallion pancakes to fish and chip institutions to superlative soft serve.
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By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 15th April, 2026
Contributing writer
Image: The Spinoff

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.
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By Alice Neville | 14th April, 2026
Deputy editor
Next time forecasters need to temper their advice with shrug emojis and the words “or don’t idc”. (Image: Emily Wong)
Opinion

Huge forecasting fail: Cyclone Vaianu didn’t even kill or maim me

I bought food and water for this storm. What am I supposed to do with food and water?
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By Hayden Donnell | 14th April, 2026
Senior writer
Design: Emily Wong

John Campbell is back doing what he does best – interrupting prime ministers

How did John Campbell’s first Morning Report on RNZ go? Tara Ward listened to find out. 
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By Tara Ward | 13th April, 2026
Staff writer
Big inclines, little screens: Christchurch’s new One New Zealand Stadium, reviewed 

Big inclines, little screens: Christchurch’s new One New Zealand Stadium, reviewed 

We were there for a day of historic firsts inside Ōtautahi’s long-awaited $683 million stadium.
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By Alex Casey | 10th April, 2026
Senior writer
The downside is you have to sell a kidney for diesel. The upside is there are fewer traffic jams. (Image: Emily Wong)
Opinion

Driving has never been worse. Driving has never been better

More people are getting on buses and bikes and the roads are clearer for cars. Who would have thought?
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By Hayden Donnell | 10th April, 2026
Senior writer
Why does fertility treatment cost so much in New Zealand?

Why does fertility treatment cost so much in New Zealand?

Birth rates are at a record low and there's a chronic donor sperm shortage. Should fertility treatments in New Zealand be subsidised like they are in Australia?
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By Madeleine Chapman | 9th April, 2026
Contributing editor
I always wanted to have children – $100,000 later, I’m still trying

I always wanted to have children – $100,000 later, I’m still trying

One woman's heart-wrenching story of trying to conceive in New Zealand.
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By Guest Writer | 8th April, 2026
Guest Post
How NZ may look this winter. Or not…

It could get properly cold this winter

It's too early to say for sure, but if an expected El Nino develops by June, more cold southwest airstreams could blow across the country than in recent winters.
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By Paul Gorman | 8th April, 2026
Guest writer
Gif by Emily Wong

Revealed: The New Zealand city most likely to say thank you to the bus driver

Over the past week, The Spinoff has been stealthily logging thanks yous uttered on buses across the motu.
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By The Spinoff | 7th April, 2026
Staff writers
The opposition coalition controls 100% of parliament (Image: Joel MacManus)
Opinion

Every political party is in opposition now

In a rare show of unity, every party in parliament agrees they aren't the ones in charge.
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By Joel MacManus | 6th April, 2026
Senior writer
Range anxiety: the reality of owning an EV

Range anxiety: the reality of owning an EV

Commuting? Amazing. Maintenance? A breeze. Road trips? Hmmmm.
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By Henry Oliver | 4th April, 2026
Guest writer

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