The Spinoff Essay: The celebration you’re looking for is just around the bendAt Waitangi, the celebration frequently demanded by those who feel robbed of having a 'national' day is right there for the taking.By Anna Rawhiti-Connell | 8th February, 2025Senior writer
The freshest fits from the Treaty Grounds on Waitangi DayIs there any place more stylish than Northland?By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 8th February, 2025
Dog of the month: Tara, who doesn’t really care if she’s dog of the month or not'Tara couldn’t think of a better job in the world than taking people for a walk and bringing a little happiness to their day.'By The Spinoff | 8th February, 2025
Are public transport fare increases in Auckland the start of a nationwide trend?The government has asked councils to make more money from public transport. Now the price hikes have begun.By Shanti Mathias | 7th February, 2025
Help Me Hera: My child has terrible taste in musicHow do I deal with the fact my own flesh and blood would rather listen to Mumford & Sons than Talking Heads?By Hera Lindsay Bird | 6th February, 2025
Have a safe trip! Your handy guide to happy drug takingFrom research to 'route of administration' to recovery, when it comes to illicit substances, a little planning goes a long way.By Casey Spearin | 5th February, 2025Guest writer
OpinionWhat would migration look like if te Tiriti o Waitangi was honoured?If immigration were underpinned by manaakitanga, manuhiri would be seen as more than just an economic contribution or cost burden.By Eda Tang | 5th February, 2025Contributor
The cost of being: A high school teacher keen to add to his property portfolio'Five words to describe my financial personality? Saving, saving, saving, oops, fuck.'By The Cost of Being | 4th February, 2025Guest writer
The Spinoff Essay: Bus blokeEveryone who catches the No 8 bus knows Murray, writes David Hill.By David Hill | 1st February, 2025Contributing writer
The cost of being: A 41-year-old Auckland renter, struggling to buy a house'I have plenty of money but no real security or freedom because I'm renting.'By The Cost of Being | 31st January, 2025Guest writer
Help Me Hera: I can’t make a decision to save my lifeMy chronic indecision renders me incapable of making radical changes. How do I find a happy medium?By Hera Lindsay Bird | 30th January, 2025Contributing writer
What’s ahead for kerbside food waste collection?There are fears a government policy change will prevent more councils from rolling out food scraps collection.By Shanti Mathias | 29th January, 2025Staff writer
The cost of being: A ‘responsible and consistent’ 23-year-old working in PR'In five years, in financial terms, I see myself almost back to zero – most of my savings will go towards an OE.'By The Cost of Being | 28th January, 2025Guest writer
A short history of prickles, nemesis to New Zealand summer feetHow did stepping in the wrong patch of grass became a quintessential, if painful, Kiwi summer experience?By Gabi Lardies | 27th January, 2025Staff writer
The Spinoff Essay: Walking off the old meIn my late 50s, I discovered long-distance hiking – and woke up to a new life infused with the rhythms of nature.By Anna Sophia | 25th January, 2025Guest writer
The cost of being: A sickness beneficiary who goes without food if money is tight'Five words to describe my financial personality? Roll up your sleeves, dickhead.'By The Cost of Being | 24th January, 2025Guest writer
Nature’s comeback tour: 11 wins that prove conservation worksSome feel-good nature wins to start your year. By Allison Hess | 23rd January, 2025Guest writer
Help Me Hera: Why does every catch-up feel like a job interview?A lot of my friendships these days feel more like external audits, and it's making me dread our coffee dates. By Hera Lindsay Bird | 23rd January, 2025Contributing writer
The cost of being: A 19-year-old studying in the US on a full scholarship'I’m 14,000 kilometres away from home nine months out of the year and am very much on my own. It’s definitely a bit daunting at times.'By The Cost of Being | 21st January, 2025Guest writer
A short history of permanent temporary buildings in New ZealandIf there's one thing this country loves, it's holding onto stopgap structures for decades past their original use-by date.By Mat Brown | 20th January, 2025Guest writer