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The future of The Spinoff: The Spinoff’s CEO, founder and editor level with you in an open letter published this morning.
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An open letter about the future of The Spinoff
An important announcement from the CEO, the editor and the founder of The Spinoff.<br />
https://thespinoff.co.nz/media/28-11-2024/an-open-letter-about-the-future-of-the-spinoff
about 1 year ago
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My crummy old flat, with my crummy old furniture, just sold for $1,980,000
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My crummy old flat, with my crummy old furniture, just sold for $1,980,000
No insulation, flaking paint, questionable pipes and all my old furniture and artwork. At the auction, bidding was competitive....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/09-01-2026/my-crummy-old-flat-with-my-crummy-old-furniture-just-sold-for-1980000-2
about 13 hours ago
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When was the most shit of all the shit times to be a uni student in New Zealand?
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When was the most shit of all the shit times to be a uni student in New Zealand?
Was studying at Otago in the 1990s worse than dialling into a lecture during the Auckland lockdowns?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/09-01-2026/when-was-the-most-shit-of-all-the-shit-times-to-be-a-uni-student-in-new-zealand-2
about 15 hours ago
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Why was I so riled by Don’t Worry About the Robots?
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Why was I so riled by Don’t Worry About the Robots?
'Generative AI seems a bit like one of those chimpanzees that rich people would adopt – all fun and games, until it rips your face off.'...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/09-01-2026/why-was-i-so-riled-by-dont-worry-about-the-robots-2
about 15 hours ago
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We did the police college fitness tests to see whether they’re actually easy
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We did the police college fitness tests to see whether they’re actually easy
After a news report had some people saying the police college fitness exam was too easy, Hayden Donnell put their theories to the test....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/09-01-2026/we-did-the-police-college-fitness-tests-to-see-whether-theyre-actually-easy-2
about 16 hours ago
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The secret history of Wellington’s most legendary falafel spot
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The secret history of Wellington’s most legendary falafel spot
Fighting on the streets of Beirut, recipes written on scraps of paper and a daring escape from near-certain death: the story of how Phoenician Falafel got its menu....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/kai/09-01-2026/the-secret-history-of-wellingtons-most-legendary-falafel-spot-2
about 16 hours ago
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An argument with myself about Tinā, the movie of the moment
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An argument with myself about Tinā, the movie of the moment
A conflicted review of the biggest local film of the year....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/08-01-2026/an-argument-with-myself-about-tina-the-movie-of-the-moment-2
1 day ago
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One MP, One Pint: Judith Collins on leadership regrets and writing a murder mystery novel
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One MP, One Pint: Judith Collins on leadership regrets and writing a murder mystery novel
‘It was 16 months of sheer hell … When I was dethroned as leader, that was a great moment of happiness.’...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-01-2026/one-mp-one-pint-judith-collins-on-leadership-regrets-and-writing-a-murder-mystery-novel-2
1 day ago
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A definitive list of when it is and isn’t acceptable to perform a haka
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A definitive list of when it is and isn’t acceptable to perform a haka
Aotearoa loves a good haka – as long as it’s on a rugby field and not the floor of parliament....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/08-01-2026/a-definitive-list-of-when-it-is-and-isnt-acceptable-to-perform-a-haka-2
1 day ago
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Help Me Hera: How do I make friends with New Zealanders?
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Help Me Hera: How do I make friends with New Zealanders?
I moved here three years ago, and I've yet to make any local friends. What am I doing wrong?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/08-01-2026/help-me-hera-how-do-i-make-friends-with-new-zealanders-2
1 day ago
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Nobody is cutting through government spin like the Act Party
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Nobody is cutting through government spin like the Act Party
Eat your heart out, investigative journalists. Nobody is picking holes in government PR like government coalition partner Act....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-01-2026/nobody-is-cutting-through-government-spin-like-the-act-party-2
1 day ago
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The secretive Tory donor with the golden visa – and the ear of the Beehive
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The secretive Tory donor with the golden visa – and the ear of the Beehive
Who is the British billionaire who, during his visit to Wellington in December, met with four ministers in the space of 25 hours?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/07-01-2026/the-secretive-tory-donor-with-the-golden-visa-and-the-ear-of-the-beehive-2
3 days ago
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Weird men are driving people out of politics
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Weird men are driving people out of politics
Their smear campaigns are ham-fisted and grotesque. They’re also working....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/07-01-2026/weird-men-are-driving-people-out-of-politics-2
3 days ago
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How the West was worn: The fashion of Outrageous Fortune
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How the West was worn: The fashion of Outrageous Fortune
Whether it was Sharkies and slogan tees or leopard print and lace, the Wests' style remains unmatched....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/07-01-2026/how-the-west-was-worn-the-fashion-of-outrageous-fortune-2
3 days ago
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From scrap metal to cult kebabs: The story of Morteza Bakery
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From scrap metal to cult kebabs: The story of Morteza Bakery
The billowing, chewy flatbreads that make Morteza kebabs so good tell a tale of persecution, ingenuity and survival....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/kai/07-01-2026/from-scrap-metal-to-cult-kebabs-the-story-of-morteza-bakery-2
3 days ago
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Meet New Zealand’s 85-year-old kite influencer
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Meet New Zealand’s 85-year-old kite influencer
Jim Nicholls and his kites are a regular fixture at New Brighton beach. But to appreciate the full scale of his collection, you need to see his YouTube....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/07-01-2026/meet-new-zealands-85-year-old-kite-influencer
3 days ago
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Revealed: How the NZ Police estimates crowd sizes
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Revealed: How the NZ Police estimates crowd sizes
The police counted 42,000 at the hīkoi. But how? The OIA response has arrived....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-01-2026/revealed-how-the-nz-police-estimates-crowd-sizes-2
4 days ago
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Don’t just ban social media for under 16s – ban it for everyone
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Don’t just ban social media for under 16s – ban it for everyone
A desperate call for a government solution to my personal problem...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-01-2026/dont-just-ban-social-media-for-under-16s-ban-it-for-everyone-2
4 days ago
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Diary of a Junior Doctor will make you cry – and it should
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Diary of a Junior Doctor will make you cry – and it should
TVNZ's new docuseries reveals the gut punching truths of working in a hospital....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/06-01-2026/diary-of-a-junior-doctor-will-make-you-cry-and-it-should-2
4 days ago
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Is Dunedin’s number 18 bus the most scenic route in the country?
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Is Dunedin’s number 18 bus the most scenic route in the country?
The fare? $2. The harbour views? Priceless....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/06-01-2026/is-dunedins-number-18-bus-the-most-scenic-route-in-the-country-2
4 days ago
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Winston Peters is right about parliament’s declining standards
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Winston Peters is right about parliament’s declining standards
One MP in particular has been at the heart of the decline, and his name rhymes with Shminston Smeeters....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-01-2026/winston-peters-is-right-about-parliaments-declining-standards-2
4 days ago
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My ancestors were colonisers
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My ancestors were colonisers
A stunning essay from Max Rashbrooke examining his ancestors' role in the shaping of Aotearoa, and what that means for his own role in its future....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/05-01-2026/my-ancestors-were-colonisers
4 days ago
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Why can’t we ever finish anything? A council planner at their wits’ end
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Why can’t we ever finish anything? A council planner at their wits’ end
The government’s recent directive is a 'massive sucker punch', writes one council planner....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/05-01-2026/why-cant-we-ever-finish-anything-a-council-planner-at-their-wits-end-2
5 days ago
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‘I wanted to be a teacher not a cop’: the reality of teaching in the world of AI
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‘I wanted to be a teacher not a cop’: the reality of teaching in the world of AI
As AI becomes more ubiquitous, teachers across the board are struggling to adapt....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/05-01-2026/i-wanted-to-be-a-teacher-not-a-cop-the-reality-of-teaching-in-the-world-of-ai-2
5 days ago
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‘Classic David and Goliath’: The Christchurch food truck that’s got KFC clucking mad
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‘Classic David and Goliath’: The Christchurch food truck that’s got KFC clucking mad
'We went from frying chicken to frying in legal hell', says the 17-year-old behind Yang’s Fried Chicken....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/kai/05-01-2026/classic-david-and-goliath-the-christchurch-food-truck-thats-got-kfc-clucking-mad-2
5 days ago
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In praise of the Number 24 Bus, Wellington’s most scenic commute
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In praise of the Number 24 Bus, Wellington’s most scenic commute
The best tour of Wellington costs just $4.34 with a Snapper card....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/wellington/05-01-2026/in-praise-of-the-number-24-bus-wellingtons-most-scenic-commute-2
5 days ago
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‘I should have walked out’: The live Breakfast moment Ali Mau regrets to this day
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‘I should have walked out’: The live Breakfast moment Ali Mau regrets to this day
The journalist, broadcaster and author takes us through her life in television, including the Succession moment she witnessed first hand....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/04-01-2026/i-should-have-walked-out-the-live-breakfast-moment-ali-mau-regrets-to-this-day-2
6 days ago
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Do self-help books actually help?
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Do self-help books actually help?
And if the answer is 'not really', why do we read them?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/04-01-2026/do-self-help-books-actually-help-2
6 days ago
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All 11 of New Zealand’s Great Walks, ranked from worst to best
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All 11 of New Zealand’s Great Walks, ranked from worst to best
A definitive ruling from someone who just did them all back-to-back....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/04-01-2026/all-11-of-new-zealands-great-walks-ranked-from-worst-to-best
6 days ago
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Straight Line Was a Lie: Liz Stokes on writing The Beths’ most personal album yet
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Straight Line Was a Lie: Liz Stokes on writing The Beths’ most personal album yet
'I issue a blanket apology to all listeners who cry during this album. If it’s any consolation, I cried a lot making it.'...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/04-01-2026/straight-line-was-a-lie-liz-stokes-on-writing-the-beths-most-personal-album-yet
6 days ago
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The Spinoff Essay: A bit of pain
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The Spinoff Essay: A bit of pain
'I'm lucky; I've had it for only five years or so.' David Hill on living with chronic pain....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/04-01-2026/the-spinoff-essay-a-bit-of-pain-2
6 days ago
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Meet the man and mind that biked a million vertical feet in 100 days
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Meet the man and mind that biked a million vertical feet in 100 days
Ben Hildred spent three months riding uphill. Now he's learning to stop....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/sports/03-01-2026/meet-the-man-and-mind-that-biked-a-million-vertical-feet-in-100-days-2
7 days ago
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Film adaptations of Jane Austen novels ranked from worst to best
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Film adaptations of Jane Austen novels ranked from worst to best
Which of the 12 film adaptations will win the hand of the viewer?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/03-01-2026/film-adaptations-of-jane-austen-novels-ranked-from-worst-to-best-2
7 days ago
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Are New Zealanders getting lonelier?
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Are New Zealanders getting lonelier?
The 'loneliness epidemic' is apparently spreading around the world, but what does it look like here in New Zealand?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/03-01-2026/are-new-zealanders-getting-lonelier-2
7 days ago
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Review: Two weeks of being actively involved in my local community
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Review: Two weeks of being actively involved in my local community
Gilmore Girls, Schitt's Creek, even The Vampire Diaries – on TV it's normal to know your neighbours. So what's it actually like?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/03-01-2026/review-two-weeks-of-being-actively-involved-in-my-local-community-2
7 days ago
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Heaven is a dog pool party
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Heaven is a dog pool party
For one day a year, Christchurch pools open for pooches to take the plunge....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/03-01-2026/heaven-is-a-dog-pool-party-2
7 days ago
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All 81 albums nominated for the 2025 Taite Music Prize, reviewed
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All 81 albums nominated for the 2025 Taite Music Prize, reviewed
A comprehensive tour of the current New Zealand music landscape....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/02-01-2026/all-81-albums-nominated-for-the-2025-taite-music-prize-reviewed-2
8 days ago
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One wheel drive: the Ken Looi story
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One wheel drive: the Ken Looi story
Nearing the end of his career, the world’s greatest unicycle racer chases the sport's most elusive record....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/sports/02-01-2026/one-wheel-drive-the-ken-looi-story-2
8 days ago
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Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with The Artist’s Way?
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Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with The Artist’s Way?
Three decades after it was first published, the creative self-help book is changing the lives of everyone from famous rappers to retirees....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/02-01-2026/why-is-everyone-suddenly-obsessed-with-the-artists-way-2
8 days ago
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An ode to the 275: Fear, hope and the beautiful chaos of life in Māngere
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An ode to the 275: Fear, hope and the beautiful chaos of life in Māngere
A forensic tent on the morning school run. Gang tattoos in the sauna at the local pool. Otai and prayers at the Saturday market....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/02-01-2026/an-ode-to-the-275-fear-hope-and-the-beautiful-chaos-of-life-in-mangere-2
8 days ago
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New Zealand’s best sauce: how BurgerFuel’s aioli broke the tomato monopoly
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New Zealand’s best sauce: how BurgerFuel’s aioli broke the tomato monopoly
New Zealand used to have two options for sauce: red or yellow. Then an unsung culinary hero at a fledgling burger chain came along and changed everything....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/kai/02-01-2026/new-zealands-best-sauce-how-burgerfuels-aioli-broke-the-tomato-monopoly-2
8 days ago
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Why can’t I just be happy for Auckland FC?
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Why can’t I just be happy for Auckland FC?
A Wellington Phoenix supporter watches the new Auckland FC documentary....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/sports/01-01-2026/why-cant-i-just-be-happy-for-auckland-fc-2
8 days ago
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Help Me Hera: My child has terrible taste in music
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Help Me Hera: My child has terrible taste in music
How do I deal with the fact my own flesh and blood would rather listen to Mumford & Sons than Talking Heads?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/01-01-2026/help-me-hera-my-child-has-terrible-taste-in-music-2
9 days ago
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A bunch of wild political predictions for 2026
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A bunch of wild political predictions for 2026
Outlandish prophecies for the year ahead, courtesy of our posse of politics watchers....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/01-01-2026/a-bunch-of-wild-political-predictions-for-2026
9 days ago
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The worst things that can happen to you as a New Zealander, ranked
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The worst things that can happen to you as a New Zealander, ranked
Chris Bishop was told to ‘shut up you dickhead’ by Don McGlashan. How does that compare to, say, being called an egg by Judy Bailey?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/01-01-2026/the-worst-things-that-can-happen-to-you-as-a-new-zealander-ranked-2
9 days ago
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The Spinoff Essay: Becoming my own man of the year
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The Spinoff Essay: Becoming my own man of the year
Sometimes, to become someone more like yourself, you've just got to wear the pants....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/01-01-2026/the-spinoff-essay-becoming-my-own-man-of-the-year-2
9 days ago
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Grist for the mill: the slow death of New Zealand’s industry towns
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Grist for the mill: the slow death of New Zealand’s industry towns
On June 30, 2025, the last paper mill in Tokoroa shut down after 70 years. Anna Rankin was there to speak to the workers who leave behind decades of experience in an industry town determined to survive....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/31-12-2025/grist-for-the-mill-the-slow-death-of-new-zealands-industry-towns-2
10 days ago
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‘No Gumboots Allowed’: Looking back at the legendary Stewart Island singles ball
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‘No Gumboots Allowed’: Looking back at the legendary Stewart Island singles ball
How the singles ball on Rakiura became the social event of the year – and the start of more than a few love stories....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/31-12-2025/no-gumboots-allowed-looking-back-at-the-legendary-stewart-island-singles-ball-2
10 days ago
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All 86 staple items at a classic Kiwi bakery, ranked and reviewed
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All 86 staple items at a classic Kiwi bakery, ranked and reviewed
A love letter to every bakery in New Zealand, in the form of a deeply subjective ranking....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/kai/31-12-2025/all-86-staple-items-at-a-classic-kiwi-bakery-ranked-and-reviewed-2
10 days ago
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‘The trail was haunting me’: Northbound by Naomi Arnold, reviewed
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‘The trail was haunting me’: Northbound by Naomi Arnold, reviewed
A rollicking account of walking the length of New Zealand solo....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/31-12-2025/the-trail-was-haunting-me-northbound-by-naomi-arnold-reviewed-2
10 days ago
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‘CSI crime scene’: Why are festivals so poorly-equipped for periods?
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‘CSI crime scene’: Why are festivals so poorly-equipped for periods?
Toiletgoers at Laneway last week were met with an all too familiar sight: 'no bin, no running water – just hand sanitiser.'...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/31-12-2025/csi-crime-scene-why-are-festivals-so-poorly-equipped-for-periods-2
10 days ago
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