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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
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How to Paint a Nude: the dark horse of the 2026 Ockhams shortlist, reviewed
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How to Paint a Nude: the dark horse of the 2026 Ockhams shortlist, reviewed
'Unlike any other New Zealand novel I’ve read ... it had me veering from intrigue to boredom to outrage to pleasant surprise.'...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/21-03-2026/how-to-paint-a-nude-the-dark-horse-of-the-2026-ockhams-shortlist-reviewed
about 11 hours ago
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Middle age feels like the forgotten season of life
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Middle age feels like the forgotten season of life
The quiet grind of life changes you – and now makes you perpetually tired....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/21-03-2026/middle-age-feels-like-the-forgotten-season-of-life
about 11 hours ago
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Putting RFK Jr.’s keto advice to the test in Papatōwai
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Putting RFK Jr.’s keto advice to the test in Papatōwai
Could the controversial US health secretary be right about keto? Best to put his guidance to the test in the Catlins....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/21-03-2026/putting-rfk-jr-s-keto-advice-to-the-test-in-papatowai
about 11 hours ago
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How tā moko is redefining gender for takatāpui Māori
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How tā moko is redefining gender for takatāpui Māori
Why the future of takatāpui affirmation might already exist within te ao Māori....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/21-03-2026/how-ta-moko-is-redefining-gender-for-takatapui-maori
about 11 hours ago
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A history of New Zealanders slipping on banana peels
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A history of New Zealanders slipping on banana peels
Today, slipping on a banana peel is the ultimate comedy cliche. A century ago, it was a serious public health hazard....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/kai/21-03-2026/a-history-of-new-zealanders-slipping-on-banana-peels
about 11 hours ago
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It was a good week for fans of the 1pm briefing
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It was a good week for fans of the 1pm briefing
Now the government just needs to bring back car-free days so we can all stay at home and watch the briefings together, just like old times....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/20-03-2026/it-was-a-good-week-for-fans-of-the-1pm-briefing
about 22 hours ago
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The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending March 20
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The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending March 20
'My Bourgeois Apocalypse' is going down as one of the great titles of the year....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/20-03-2026/the-unity-books-bestseller-chart-for-the-week-ending-march-20
1 day ago
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The aborted Nelson rape trial revealed uncomfortable truths
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The aborted Nelson rape trial revealed uncomfortable truths
The jury asked questions about the complainant’s underwear and sexual history....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/20-03-2026/the-aborted-nelson-rape-trial-revealed-uncomfortable-truths
1 day ago
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The music played at the Christchurch bus interchange, reviewed
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The music played at the Christchurch bus interchange, reviewed
We asked local musicians – and people waiting for the bus – their thoughts on the playlist of opera, classical music and easy-listening jazz....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/20-03-2026/the-music-played-at-the-christchurch-bus-interchange-reviewed
1 day ago
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Review: Rugby doco No Tears on the Field is a love letter to Taranaki
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Review: Rugby doco No Tears on the Field is a love letter to Taranaki
There might not be crying on the field, but there’s no shortage of emotion in this heartwarming documentary....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/20-03-2026/review-rugby-doco-no-tears-on-the-field-is-a-love-letter-to-taranaki
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‘Hope is not a plan’: the week the economic outlook turned grimmer
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‘Hope is not a plan’: the week the economic outlook turned grimmer
Thursday’s GDP figures were disappointing enough on their own. Against the backdrop of an escalating fuel crisis, they could be the calm before the storm....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/20-03-2026/hope-is-not-a-plan-the-week-the-economic-outlook-turned-grimmer
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Worst summer ever? Where 2025/26 sits in the annals of ass
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Worst summer ever? Where 2025/26 sits in the annals of ass
After a tough year, we crawled to the brink of some sunshine, only to be smacked in the face by unseasonal hail....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/science/20-03-2026/worst-summer-ever-where-2025-26-sits-in-the-annals-of-ass
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The (non-alcoholic) ginger beers of New Zealand, ranked
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The (non-alcoholic) ginger beers of New Zealand, ranked
It turns out we have heaps of them....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/kai/20-03-2026/the-non-alcoholic-ginger-beers-of-new-zealand-ranked
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Capital Crime, Bic Runga, Prima Facie and more: The Spinoff event guide
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Capital Crime, Bic Runga, Prima Facie and more: The Spinoff event guide
Bic Runga is back....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/19-03-2026/capital-crime-bic-runga-prima-facie-and-more-the-spinoff-event-guide
2 days ago
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‘I can’t be who you are’: Linkin Park’s first New Zealand show without Chester Bennington, reviewed
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‘I can’t be who you are’: Linkin Park’s first New Zealand show without Chester Bennington, reviewed
Is the band better or worse with new vocalist Emily Armstrong? In the end, it doesn’t even matter....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/19-03-2026/i-cant-be-who-you-are-linkin-parks-first-new-zealand-show-without-chester-bennington-reviewed
2 days ago
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One MP, One Pint: Act’s Nicole McKee is the ‘guns, booze and dirty money’ minister
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One MP, One Pint: Act’s Nicole McKee is the ‘guns, booze and dirty money’ minister
The Act minister on being the aunty of her caucus, and the Green MP she'd share a drink with....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/19-03-2026/one-mp-one-pint-acts-nicole-mckee-is-the-guns-booze-and-dirty-money-minister
2 days ago
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Help Me Hera: I’m an asexual woman, worried about my future
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Help Me Hera: I’m an asexual woman, worried about my future
Will I be alone forever?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/19-03-2026/help-me-hera-im-an-asexual-woman-worried-about-my-future
2 days ago
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Should Chris Hipkins’ private life be the public’s business?
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Should Chris Hipkins’ private life be the public’s business?
The Hipkins-Paul story has put media principles under the spotlight – and made the rest of us question how much we're comfortable about knowing....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/19-03-2026/should-chris-hipkins-private-life-be-the-publics-business
2 days ago
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The fight for Te Pāti Māori voters has begun
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The fight for Te Pāti Māori voters has begun
The Greens may win the kaupapa. Labour may win the numbers. The real question is who wins enough....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/19-03-2026/the-fight-for-te-pati-maori-voters-has-begun
2 days ago
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The Jade Paul-Chris Hipkins story was messy for a reason
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The Jade Paul-Chris Hipkins story was messy for a reason
No longer know what to think? Join the club....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/19-03-2026/the-jade-paul-chris-hipkins-story-was-messy-for-a-reason
2 days ago
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Chris Hipkins, Tory Whanau and when private lives become political fodder
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Chris Hipkins, Tory Whanau and when private lives become political fodder
There's a belief that New Zealand media stays away from the personal lives of politicians. But have these boundaries ever really been applied consistently?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-03-2026/chris-hipkins-tory-whanau-and-when-private-lives-become-political-fodder
3 days ago
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‘That’s why I love New Zealand books’: Breton Dukes on his literary heroes
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‘That’s why I love New Zealand books’: Breton Dukes on his literary heroes
'These three men have shifted my inner writing landscape.'...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/18-03-2026/these-three-men-shifted-by-inner-writing-landscape-breton-dukes-literary-heroes
3 days ago
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Pour one out for these soon-to-be-departed Wattie’s products
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Pour one out for these soon-to-be-departed Wattie’s products
Grab your tissues and a piping hot mug of Gregg's Red Ribbon Roast, it's the end of an era for some heroes of the Kiwi kitchen....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/kai/18-03-2026/pour-one-out-for-these-soon-to-be-departed-watties-products
3 days ago
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Deja vu at the Beehive: How the fuel crisis might transform the government’s fortunes
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Deja vu at the Beehive: How the fuel crisis might transform the government’s fortunes
Jacinda Ardern's handling of a crisis led to a landslide win for Labour. Could a little of that magic wear off on Nicola Willis?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/18-03-2026/deja-vu-at-the-beehive-how-the-fuel-crisis-might-transform-the-governments-fortunes
3 days ago
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‘I feel like I have no future’: Calls to scrap ‘ageist’ student loan policies in challenging job market
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‘I feel like I have no future’: Calls to scrap ‘ageist’ student loan policies in challenging job market
With one in three Jobseeker beneficiaries now over the age of 50, there are calls for the government to scrap 'ageist' student loan policies....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/18-03-2026/i-feel-like-i-have-no-future-calls-to-scrap-ageist-student-loan-policies-in-challenging-job-market
3 days ago
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Chris Hipkins and Jade Paul: How the personal became public and political
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Chris Hipkins and Jade Paul: How the personal became public and political
Confusion swirled around claims and denials....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-03-2026/chris-hipkins-and-jade-paul-how-a-personal-and-political-drama-unfolded
3 days ago
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New Zealand’s petrol supply is terrifyingly fragile
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New Zealand’s petrol supply is terrifyingly fragile
How can New Zealand protect its energy independence in an era of war?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-03-2026/new-zealands-petrol-supply-is-terrifyingly-fragile
3 days ago
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The inaugural talk at Wellington’s library was a plea to normalise climate conversations
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The inaugural talk at Wellington’s library was a plea to normalise climate conversations
'Will our species survive the climate crisis? That’s a good story...'...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/17-03-2026/the-inaugural-public-talk-at-wellingtons-library-was-a-plea-to-normalise-climate-conversations
4 days ago
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Petrol is so expensive. Hopefully we’ve been reducing our dependence on it?
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Petrol is so expensive. Hopefully we’ve been reducing our dependence on it?
It would be a real shame if we’d done something like stop NZTA spending on walking and cycling. Ha ha ha....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/17-03-2026/petrol-is-so-expensive-hopefully-weve-been-reducing-our-dependence-on-it
4 days ago
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NZ’s resale market is growing, but is secondhand shopping getting harder?
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NZ’s resale market is growing, but is secondhand shopping getting harder?
So many clothes, so many platforms, so many sellers....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/17-03-2026/nzs-resale-market-is-growing-but-is-secondhand-shopping-getting-harder
4 days ago
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The cost of being: an insurance rep who tracks all their expenses in a spreadsheet
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The cost of being: an insurance rep who tracks all their expenses in a spreadsheet
'I would only consider homeownership if housing costs remained below 30% of my gross income and still allowed me to maintain consistent retirement investing.'...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/17-03-2026/the-cost-of-being-an-insurance-rep-who-tracks-all-their-expenses-in-a-spreadhseet
4 days ago
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‘Superhighway for drugs’: what Luxon’s Pacific trip is really about
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‘Superhighway for drugs’: what Luxon’s Pacific trip is really about
The Pacific's increasingly aggressive billion-dollar drug cartels are at the centre of the PM's Samoa and Tonga visit....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/17-03-2026/superhighway-for-drugs-what-luxons-pacific-trip-is-really-about
4 days ago
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Warriors CEO Cameron George might be the coolest boss in rugby league
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Warriors CEO Cameron George might be the coolest boss in rugby league
Most sports executives are anonymous suits in corporate boxes. He prefers the sideline, a cold one in hand, and occasionally trolling the opposition....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/sports/17-03-2026/warriors-ceo-cameron-george-might-be-the-coolest-boss-in-rugby-league
4 days ago
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Live: Nicola Willis gives the fuel crisis the full 1pm briefing treatment
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Live: Nicola Willis gives the fuel crisis the full 1pm briefing treatment
Strap in for Covid-91....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/17-03-2026/live-nicola-willis-gives-the-fuel-crisis-the-full-1pm-briefing-treatment
4 days ago
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New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week
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New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week
Including the much-anticipated return of Peaky Blinders, and an early frontrunner for funniest movie of the year....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/16-03-2026/new-to-streaming-what-to-watch-on-netflix-nz-neon-and-more-this-week-137
5 days ago
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You might think I’d back NZ’s specialist schools plan. Well, I don’t
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You might think I’d back NZ’s specialist schools plan. Well, I don’t
Attending a specialist school isn't a silver bullet....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/16-03-2026/you-might-think-id-back-nzs-specialist-schools-plan-well-i-dont
5 days ago
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How car parks became a new frontline in the intensification war
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How car parks became a new frontline in the intensification war
An obscure regulation that makes a surprisingly big difference to the future of New Zealand cities is now under review....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/16-03-2026/how-car-parks-became-a-new-frontline-in-the-intensification-war
5 days ago
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The legal challenge to New Zealand’s ‘incoherent’ climate plan, explained
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The legal challenge to New Zealand’s ‘incoherent’ climate plan, explained
A group of lawyers has taken the government to court, alleging its scrapping of climate policies was unlawful and its new plan is inadequate....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/16-03-2026/the-legal-challenge-to-new-zealands-incoherent-climate-plan-explained
5 days ago
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What finally broke Wattie’s – and what it means for the supermarket shelves
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What finally broke Wattie’s – and what it means for the supermarket shelves
Who is to blame for the Heinz Wattie's closures – and is this another nail in the coffin of NZ manufacturing?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/16-03-2026/what-finally-broke-watties-and-what-it-means-for-the-supermarket-shelves
5 days ago
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From ‘4UHOES’ to ‘PCOOK’: The personalised number plates deemed too rude for the road
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From ‘4UHOES’ to ‘PCOOK’: The personalised number plates deemed too rude for the road
The Spinoff has delved into 10 years of NZTA data to bring you the rudest, creepiest and most B4TSHT rejected plate requests....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/16-03-2026/from-4uhoes-to-pcook-the-personalised-number-plates-deemed-too-rude-for-the-road
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Are Luxon’s struggles special, or is he a victim of a global incumbency curse?
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Are Luxon’s struggles special, or is he a victim of a global incumbency curse?
Do we really hate them all?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/16-03-2026/are-luxons-struggles-special-or-is-he-a-victim-of-a-global-incumbency-curse
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Eight things we loved about Pasifika Festival 2026
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Eight things we loved about Pasifika Festival 2026
From 'otai to Cook Islands drumming, the festival went off and the sun even came out....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/16-03-2026/eight-things-we-loved-about-pasifika-festival-2026
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March 15 taught me how to read the world
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March 15 taught me how to read the world
The day of March 15 never ended for Sara Qasem, who lost her father in the Christchurch mosque attacks. On the seventh anniversary, she writes about how that day changed the way she reads the world....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/15-03-2026/march-15-taught-me-how-to-read-the-world
6 days ago
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New Zealanders are terrified of complaining – but only about some things
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New Zealanders are terrified of complaining – but only about some things
We’ll take back clothing that comes apart, maybe. But when it comes to restaurants and accommodation, we are a nation terrified....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/14-03-2026/new-zealanders-are-terrified-of-complaining-but-only-about-some-things
7 days ago
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Buffets are back – but in our hearts they never really left
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Buffets are back – but in our hearts they never really left
With your options now ranging from seared tuna and bruschetta to taro and tteokbokki, there's no better time to embrace the smorgasbord with open arms....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/kai/14-03-2026/buffets-are-back-but-in-our-hearts-they-never-really-left
7 days ago
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James Bloodworth’s Lost Boys: ‘A stark warning about how misogyny spreads’
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James Bloodworth’s Lost Boys: ‘A stark warning about how misogyny spreads’
This bestselling journey through the 'manosphere' is a terrifying warning about the spread of misogyny, and the ordinary people it gathers along the way....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/books/14-03-2026/a-stark-warning-about-how-misogyny-spreads-james-bloodworths-lost-boys-reviewed
7 days ago
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Brain drain solution: New Zealand needs to fast-track its own Uniqlo
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Brain drain solution: New Zealand needs to fast-track its own Uniqlo
How many of the New Zealanders fleeing to Australia every year are doing it for the unfettered access to capacious cross-body bags?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/14-03-2026/brain-drain-solution-new-zealand-needs-to-fast-track-its-own-uniqlo
7 days ago
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I was made redundant. This is how I hung onto some self-worth
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I was made redundant. This is how I hung onto some self-worth
With New Zealand awash with redundancies, what's happening to our collective self esteem?...
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/14-03-2026/i-was-made-redundant-this-is-how-i-hung-onto-some-self-worth
7 days ago
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It was a good week for… Mark Mitchell’s love life
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It was a good week for… Mark Mitchell’s love life
The police and corrections minister has always been a strong supporter of the three strikes law. Now that he's on wife number four, he's eligible for a lifetime sentence....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/13-03-2026/it-was-a-good-week-for-mark-mitchells-love-life
8 days ago
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Echo Chamber: NZ First takes jabs at Gerry Brownlee
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Echo Chamber: NZ First takes jabs at Gerry Brownlee
Winston Peters has issues with the Covid response and with the speaker....
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/13-03-2026/echo-chamber-nz-firsts-takes-jabs-at-gerry-brownlee
8 days ago
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