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The Side Eye is a monthly non-fiction comic by Toby Morris, supported by NZ On Air. Read more comics here

The Rose Field is the third book in The Book of Dust Trilogy by Philip Pullman.

‘Send in the gryphons’: a conversational review of The Rose Field by Philip Pullman

'I’m going to be thinking about this for the rest of my effing life'. Two massive Pullman fans come to grips with the last instalment of Lyra Silvertongue's story.

By Claire Mabey

& Freya Daly Sadgrove | 11th November, 2025

We’re going to need a bigger adjective to describe YouTube’s popularity.

YouTube killed the TV star: What new NZ On Air stats tell us about media’s last decade

Back in 2015 YouTube was 'extremely popular' with NZ children. Today, we’re going to need a bigger adjective.

By Anna Rawhiti-Connell | 11th November, 2025

Murupaenga-Ikenn in action at Te Papa. (Image: Supplied).

Redacting the Crown’s lies: Why I defaced an exhibition in our national museum

In September, Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn was convicted of graffiti vandalism and ordered to pay Te Papa $1,500 in reparations for her 2023 protest.

By Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn | 11th November, 2025

The cost of being: An ‘accidental landlord’ saving for renovations

The cost of being: An ‘accidental landlord’ saving for renovations

'In my 20s I was constantly in around $2,000 of debt – I didn't really understand the consequences.'

By The Cost of Being | 11th November, 2025

Te Pati Maori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi announcing MPs Takuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi have been expelled from the party, November 10, 2025. (Photo: Mark Mitchell /New Zealand Herald via Getty Images)

Will Te Pāti Māori’s brutal MP purge succeed in ending its turmoil?

The dramatic decision to oust a third of its caucus marks a collapse of unity within a party once hailed for its strength and purpose.

By Catherine McGregor | 11th November, 2025

Contributing writer

Out now: Juggernaut 2 – the story of the fourth National government

Out now: Juggernaut 2 – the story of the fourth National government

The award-winning podcast returns. Listen to the first two episodes today.

By Juggernaut | 11th November, 2025

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Rawiri Waititi, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris.

Te Pāti Māori has expelled two of its six MPs. What happens now?

By booting its 'rogue' MPs, the party has lost a third of its caucus. Here's what could play out in the coming weeks.

By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 11th November, 2025

Politics reporter

The cast of The Celebrity Traitors before being ruthlessly murdered and banished one-by-one

The Celebrity Traitors finale was perfect television – upload mistakes and all

Parting is such sweet sorrow indeed.

& Alex Casey | 10th November, 2025

New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week

New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week

Including a 'spectacular' new drama about the Murdoch phone hacking scandal.

By Thomas Giblin | 10th November, 2025

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Inside the Canadian apartments redefining indigenous housing

Inside the Canadian apartments redefining indigenous housing

Joel MacManus visits Vancouver, where a First Nation is building a massive complex of apartment towers on its reserve land, with no city council approval required. Could this be the future of iwi-led housing in Aotearoa?

By Joel MacManus | 3rd November, 2025

People born prior to 1969 are often assumed to have immunity from contracting measles in childhood. But what if you didn’t? (Image: Getty)

What’s it like to have adult measles? I asked my father

'I got worse, and my memory of an entire week is basically gone.'

By Emma Gleason | 1st November, 2025

Contributing writer

Descending Fire was published in 2025. Jordan died in December 2023.

Sherryl Jordan’s posthumous memoir is a testament to the power of perseverance

The final book from the beloved writer of novels for children and young adults lays bare her trials, triumphs and faith.

By Claire Mabey | 30th October, 2025