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The Side EyeSeptember 1, 2019

The Side Eye: Who’s the man?

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The Side Eye is a monthly non-fiction comic by Toby Morris, supported by NZ On Air. Read the rest of the series here.

Unity Books staff have been inundated with orders for Hager’s latest. (Image: The Spinoff)

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending September 25

It's all about Dirty Work, Work, Work, Work, Work, Work.

By The Spinoff Review of Books | 25th September, 2026

Mataroria Lyndon wants Māori and Pacific med students to feel welcome. (Photo: Supplied. Additional design: The Spinoff).

‘We all sit the same exams’: What people get wrong about targeted admission schemes

A recent review of the Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme at the University of Auckland is yet to be released, but brings up a stale narrative.

By Mataroria Lyndon | 25th September, 2026

The cost of being: A new grad living on their own after a ‘disastrous’ breakup

The cost of being: A new grad living on their own after a ‘disastrous’ breakup

'I will have to go back to living with flatmates after my lease is up – there is no way I can afford to live on my own without my parents' help!'

By The Cost of Being | 25th September, 2026

The cast of This Is Home (Photo: Supplied / Tim D)

Review: New family drama This Is Home is a beautiful, gentle gem

There’s nothing fast-paced or action-filled about Whakaata Māori’s new series – and that’s exactly why you should watch.

By Tara Ward | 25th September, 2026

New Zealand parliament, empty. (Design: The Spinoff)

Parliament adjourns, blows are traded and awards are awarded

The 54th parliament has risen for the last time, with leaders saying nice things about their friends and not nice things about their enemies.

By Henry Oliver | 25th September, 2026

Bulletin editor

Healthcare is now one of the top concerns for 44%. (Image: Emily Wong/The Spinoff)

Pre-election poll shows health concern on rise, but one big issue towers above all

The concerns that are top of mind, and the parties we rate best to deal with them.

By Toby Manhire | 25th September, 2026

Editor-at-large

It’s big, it’s bougie, it’s Faradays. (Design: The Spinoff)

What we know about Faradays, Auckland’s new fancy department store

It’s big, it’s bougie, but is it what Auckland’s been waiting for?

By Emma Gleason | 25th September, 2026

Disclaimer: Gerry Brownlee has no idea this is happening. (Photo: Parliament TV)

The Golden Gerries: Awarding the highs and lows of the 54th parliament of New Zealand

As the parliamentary term draws to a close, it’s time to hand out the gongs for the most memorable moments and momentous mishaps of the past three years.

By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 25th September, 2026

Politics reporter

Media minister Paul Goldsmith introduced the bill to disestablish the BSA. (Photo: Lyric Waiwiri-Smith/The Spinoff)

Government officials think scrapping the BSA is a really bad idea

The media minister was warned of ‘significant potential risks’ if the Broadcasting Standards Authority was disestablished.

By Alice Neville | 24th September, 2026

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After 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, 2023

The Side Eye: Sticking your neck out

The Side Eye: Sticking your neck out

In 1995, Otago and All Blacks flanker Josh Kronfeld used his head – literally – to make a unique protest.

By Toby Morris | 29th June, 2023

The Side Eye: Anahera, our neighbour

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This 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, 2023

The Side Eye: The trans tipping point

The Side Eye: The trans tipping point

In times of difficulty, people have always found less powerful groups on whom to blame all of society's problems.

By Toby Morris | 2nd May, 2023

The Side Eye: Case of the missing dads

The Side Eye: Case of the missing dads

New 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, 2023