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Did we just witness Shortland Street’s most bonkers episode yet?Even after 34 years, our longest-running soap is still full of surprises.By Tara Ward | 15th July, 2026Staff writer
Dating Files: A 33-year-old who’s ‘profoundly aware of my biological clock’'If a man can't confidently pick up dinner on the first date, he is definitely not picking up any emotional labour or future childcare.'By Dating Files | 15th July, 2026Guest writer
NZ Wars: Waerenga-a-Hika is necessary viewing for healing the pastA story of survival and hope for an iwi forced off their lands.By Liam Rātana | 15th July, 2026Ātea editor
A new, free festival puts marginalised writers on the main stage'At big festivals we always end up in the side rooms.'By Claire MabeyBooks editor & Jackie Lee Morrison | 15th July, 2026Guest writer
OpinionThe Michelin man should’ve made more room at the tableIf spring rolls piled high on paper plates can win Bib Gourmands abroad, why not butter chicken pies stuffed into white paper bags here? By Lachlan Woods-Davidson | 15th July, 2026Guest writer
Paul Henry is running for parliament – and could be a bigger problem for Luxon than for LabourThe controversial broadcaster has announced he is standing for Act in the 2026 election.By Henry Oliver | 15th July, 2026Bulletin editor
100 more outstanding New Zealand songs that didn’t make RNZ’s Waiata 100 listThere is simply too much good New Zealand music out there.By The Spinoff | 15th July, 2026Staff writers
‘You thought he would always be there, like the Southern Alps’: Memories of Sam NeillA giant of the pictures, paddocks (two) and protest, Sir Sam Neill has died at 78. Friends and colleagues share their memories of an extraordinary New Zealander.By Toby Manhire | 14th July, 2026Editor-at-large
Trans Corrections officer settles landmark human rights case against employerAn unprecedented human rights case between a transgender employee and the Department of Corrections has been settled. In 2024, the man at the centre of the case told Alex Casey what he’s fighting for.By Alex Casey | 14th July, 2026Senior writer
The Side Eye: Deeper rootsAfter Cyclone Gabrielle, Tairāwhiti faces a universal question: when it comes to the environment, have we got the guts to choose long-term solutions over short-term fixes? By Toby Morris | 28th July, 2023Comic artist
The Side Eye: Sticking your neck outIn 1995, Otago and All Blacks flanker Josh Kronfeld used his head – literally – to make a unique protest.By Toby Morris | 29th June, 2023Comic artist
The Side Eye: Anahera, our neighbourThis is how you do it. A new comic on the incredible group bringing kiwi back to the wilds of Wellington.By Toby Morris | 26th May, 2023Comic artist
The Side Eye: The trans tipping pointIn times of difficulty, people have always found less powerful groups on whom to blame all of society's problems. By Toby Morris | 2nd May, 2023Comic artist
The Side Eye: Case of the missing dadsNew Zealand is among the worst in the world at offering parental leave for partners. Why do we expect one parent to do it all alone?By Toby Morris | 16th March, 2023Comic artist