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(4) *spons 2* An unnecessary and costly byelectionSummary test: Gaurav Sharma claims the Labour party was going to invoke the waka jumping provisions, so he resigned. The party says otherwise. Sharma can also start his own party without triggering the party hopping law, writes Anna Rawhiti-Connell in The BulletinBy Sacha Laird | 22nd September, 2022Front end Developer
Cover StoryCan Sandringham’s South Asian flavour survive gentrification?By Sacha Laird | 8th July, 2024Front end Developer
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Cover StoryA Labour volunteer alleged a violent sexual assault by a Labour staffer. This is her storyBy Sacha Laird | 29th May, 2024Front end Developer
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The Quarter MillionThis post has a summary, w00t.By Sacha Laird | 18th November, 2022Front end Developer
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OpinionReview: Lindy Chamberlain finally gets a happy ending in Trial in the OutbackThe most wronged woman in Australia gets to tell her story. By Sam Brooks | 21st February, 2021Culture Editor
The agapanthus cityAgapanthus are considered pests by the council, but it wasn’t always so. By John Summers | 21st February, 2021Guest writer
When brands take a standDo they believe in it, or believe it will make them a profit? By Ben Fahy | 21st February, 2021Guest writer
OpinionTwo years after the breakup, what does Pride in Auckland look like?What separates the Rainbow Pride Parade and the Pride March? A thin blue line.By Sam Brooks | 21st February, 2021Culture Editor
Ranking every creature in the Hairy Maclary universeContent warning: features fanfiction involving Miss Plum and a juicy bone. By Tara Ward | 20th February, 2021Contributing writer
Facebook is running an uncontrolled news experiment on a whole country. Let’s hope it doesn’t work outThe Australian legislation is crumby, but the response from Zuckerberg is something else.By Hal Crawford | 19th February, 2021Contributing writer
Hello darkness, my old friend: After 25 years, evil nurse Carla is back on Shortland StreetLike a truck through a hospital, Shortland Street’s greatest villain is back with a bang.By Tara Ward | 19th February, 2021Contributing writer
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Post 15: 2pm scheduled postThis new seriesisn't just a history-making collaboration between Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, it's a crucial immersion into a world ignored.By Gustavo Bezerra | 18th November, 2021
My body is not the problem – my school’s obsession with ‘modesty’ is updatedThey claim to be reprimanding me for what I wear for my own good – so I don't distract male teachers and boys in class. By Nevada Wolfgramm | 25th February, 2021Guest writer
OpinionOur maternity sector is at crisis point And it's a crisis that's been decades in the making.By Kiki Van Newtown | 25th February, 2021Guest writer
Live updates, February 24: No new community Covid-19 cases; half of Papatoetoe school already retestedAll the latest news from New Zealand, updated throughout the day.By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 24th February, 2021Live Updates Editor
Live updates, February 23: Two new Covid-19 cases, teen and infant, linked to latest caseAll the latest news from New Zealand, updated throughout the day.By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 23rd February, 2021Live Updates Editor
Cover StoryCan Sandringham’s South Asian flavour survive gentrification?By Sacha Laird | 8th July, 2024Front end Developer
Opinion(16) *spons 1* Breaking or ongoing article that deserves embedded ongoing updatesThis is a short summary of the related post, to ensure this comes through in the related reading section. Here is a second sentence of the summary, I'm unsure how long these normally are?By Ben Gracewood | 8th July, 2022
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Government launches $950 million fund to help Brent get haircutRevealed: the 12-family Progressive Home Ownership Scheme is not the government's only hyper-focused new support planBy Danyl Mclauchlan | 24th February, 2021Guest writer
OpinionWhat the new child poverty stats tells us – and what they don’tSmall achievements and big shortcomings.By Janet McAllister | 24th February, 2021Test Position
Ten massive questions facing local government in 2021Under-funded, under-powered and under pressure: is there any point in local government continuing to exist?By Alex Braae | 24th February, 2021Staff Writer
Editor quality of life improvementsHere is another summary for the related post, I'm unsure how long these normally are? This is a short summary of the related post, to ensure this comes through in the related reading section. By Ben Gracewood | 5th July, 2022Guest writer
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OpinionWhat’s new to Netflix NZ, Neon and other streaming services in MarchWhat are you going to be watching in March? Thanks to our friends at Nando's, we round up everything that’s coming to streaming services this month.By Sam Brooks | 3rd September, 2021Culture Editor
Alice Snedden's Bad NewsErin Baker’s wild ride to world championWhen triathlete Erin Baker couldn’t remove a punctured bike tyre during a race, she pulled it off with her teeth. This is the story of a world champion who dominated the international multi-sport circuit in the 1980s and 1990s, and was prepared to do whatever it took to succeed. | Watch more Scratched episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-xxT3W4uRNauc6GMRUs_XTGwu543Hnb2 🎞 Season three of the award-winning series Scratched: Aotearoa’s Lost Sporting Legends celebrates six more New Zealand athletes whose incredible feats have been forgotten or gone unappreciated. Featuring Erin Baker, Sheree Taylor, Ryoko (Koko) Ibaraki, Ali Afakasi, Marise Chamberlain and Heath Davis. Made with the support of NZ On Air WEBSITE: http://thespinoff.co.nz FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/thespinofftv TWITTER: http://twitter.com/thespinofftv INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/thespinofftv 1 Sep 202215:09
Alice Snedden's Bad NewsThe ScamThe ultimate scam lures an elderly beekeeper around the world, from Greymouth to São Paulo, in this wild true crime tale. Director: Oliver Dawe Producer: Amanda Jenkins The Scam is part of the Loading Docs 2021 collection. For more visit https://www.loadingdocs.net WEBSITE: https://thespinoff.co.nz FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/thespinofftv TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thespinofftv INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/thespinofftv 1 Sep 202214:54
EntertainmentWhy Viva La Dirt League never fightRowan and Adam from Viva La Dirt League tell FIRST about conceptual surf lifesaving, post-club cuisine and why they’ve never fought. | Watch more episodes of FIRST: View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Spinoff (@thespinofftv) WEBSITE: https://thespinoff.co.nz FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/thespinofftv TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thespinofftv INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/thespinofftv 14 Jun 20222:29
Haz Beats took a goat to the NZ Music AwardsProducer Haz Beats (Home Brew, Team Dynamite, YGB) tells us about his first gig, the time Home Brew took a goat to the Aotearoa Music Awards and more. 13 Sep 20212:03
What is an ARG?Sometimes you play the game, sometimes the game plays you. Made with the support of NZ On Air. 6 Sep 20213:48
Cryptocurrency and the blockchain explainedSeems like everybody’s talking about cryptocurrency these days – anybody confused as to how it all actually works? 18 Aug 20214:00
Bubbah’s drunk haircutBubbah (aka Sieni Leo’o Olo) from Comedy Central series SIS tells us about her first time doing stand-up, crushing on Woody from Toy Story, why she should have a Vailima sponsorship and more. 18 Aug 20212:48
Theia reveals the soundtrack every young person needed in the 2000sMusician Em Walker (Theia, TE KAAHU) tells us about the first CD she bought, Neopets, writing her first song in te reo Māori and more. 11 Aug 20212:50
7 Post with broken URL 林/LingAlso putting the character in the summary to see if that causes issues. Sunday Essay 林/Ling.By Ben Gracewood | 21st August, 2022
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Why a US-based social app swapped pandemic-hit Portland for AucklandGo wants users to put down their phones and interact with people in real life, which meant having to make an unexpected change of plans. By Jihee Junn | 23rd February, 2021Staff Writer
Exclusive poll: Do New Zealanders back the tough border rules?Plus, how we feel about housing affordability and the state of the NZ economy compared to the world.By Toby Manhire | 23rd February, 2021Editor
OpinionHow the Christchurch earthquake gave rise to a new generation of businessesChristchurch has changed a lot in the last 10 years. So too has its values.By Steven Moe | 22nd February, 2021Guest writer
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Test previewThe new series isn't just a groundbreaking collaboration between Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, it's a demonstration of Indigenous excellence.By Gustavo Bezerra | 18th November, 2021
What the new tenancy laws mean for MāoriThe legislative changes are designed to improve renters' rights, but will they make a difference to the people who have borne the brunt of the housing crisis?By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 22nd February, 2021
OpinionSome thoughts about Pākehā learning and speaking te reo MāoriBe gentle. Ask permission. Count yourself lucky.By Leonie Hayden | 17th February, 2021Ātea Editor
Ana Scotney in high definitionWhat's the Breaker Upperers scene-stealer up to now? Making music and walking the length of Te Wai Pounamu, of course. By Thomas Arbor | 14th February, 2021Guest writer
Learning to live by the Maramataka: PēpuereWe're entering the fourth phase of summer Matiti Kaiwai, known as the middle of summer. This is when the ground is so dry it opens up and thirsts for water.By Ayla Hoeta | 11th February, 2021Guest writer
OpinionMetiria Turei: Why the parliament necktie fight is so much more than some petty squabbleWhy should wearing a business suit be considered business attire for an MP's actual business: being representative?By Metiria Turei | 11th February, 2021Guest writer
1 Banks really don’t need a social licence to operate. Open banking could change thatHealth officials have contacted attendees of a Papatoetoe home viewing for a property in which a tenant later tested positive for Covid-19By Rae-Dawn Martin | 7th November, 2022
How about this article with an animated gif as a feature image?A short description of the post to show on the home page / archive pagesBy Ben Gracewood | 16th March, 2022
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OpinionHere’s a scheduled post for middayAll the latest news from New Zealand, updated throughout the day.By Cecilia Robinson | 6th September, 2021Guest writer
Menulog is offering full-service delivery for restaurants. Is it enough to challenge Uber Eats?Here’s what you need to know about the revamped food delivery service.By Jihee Junn | 24th February, 2021Staff Writer
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Why a US-based social app swapped pandemic-hit Portland for AucklandGo wants users to put down their phones and interact with people in real life, which meant having to make an unexpected change of plans. By Jihee Junn | 23rd February, 2021
It’s time to rethink the internetThe internet ain’t what it used to be, thanks to privacy issues, data leaks, censorship and hate speech. But a group of New Zealanders are working on a way to give power back to the people. By Mirjam Guesgen | 20th January, 2021
A 2020 buyer’s guide to Android phones in New ZealandWhen the iPhone owns less than half the market, what are the best Android alternatives at every budget?By Henry Burrell | 29th December, 2020
NZ Police are piloting a swarm of new, hi-tech tools. We deserve to know more about themThere are many unanswered questions about how technologies are being used, why they are necessary, and whether they risk infringing on human rights or privacy.By Andrew Chen and Kristiann Allen | 1st December, 2020
Review: The problem with The Social DilemmaIt positions social media as a kind of eye of Sauron – the single source of misery and all that is wrong with the world.By Anna Connell | 26th September, 2020Guest writer
Beyond AirPods: The best true wireless earbudsThink a good pair of wireless earbuds means shelling out for Apple's ubiquitous white sticks? Think again.By Henry Burrell | 25th September, 2020Guest writer
Apple’s new all-in-one subscription package, explainedApple has finally announced its long-anticipated content bundle Apple One. So what do you get, and for how much?By Jihee Junn | 19th September, 2020Staff Writer
Why news websites survived the cyber attacks that took down the NZ stock exchangeOver most of last week, the NZX had to pause because of persistent cyber attacks. Similar attacks have today been reported against news websites.By Alex Braae | 31st August, 2020Staff Writer
An interview with Casey Lucas, moments before the avalanche hitsOn ice hockey, geologic time, growing up queer in Utah – and falling in love at Queenstown airport. By Catherine Woulfe | 21st November, 2022
2 Testing Embed from Attitude LiveLibero enim sed faucibus turpis in eu mi bibendum neque. Eget nunc scelerisque viverra mauris in aliquam sem fringilla ut.By Ben Gracewood | 6th October, 2022
OpinionPost 14: I am going to post at 2:20pm – UD6Janet Wilson, chief press secretary to Judith Collins during last year's election, speaks about that campaign and the National leader's latest outbursts.By Rae-Dawn Martin | 18th November, 2021
Scheduled post 1:12pmJanet Wilson, chief press secretary to Judith Collins during last year's election, speaks about that campaign and the National leader's latest outbursts.By Gustavo Bezerra | 18th November, 2021Guest writer
TikTok embediment – not a real wordI Ōrākei Marae, e whakaako ana ngā kaiako o Te Kaa i ētahi rōpū nō ētahi kamupene huri noa i Aotearoa me pēhea e whai māramatanga ai, e whai hononga anō ai ki te ahurea Māori i runga hoki i te ngākau pai.By Luke Chiaroni-Clarke | 27th October, 2021Guest writer
The fine art of naming your indie publishing house'It's so hard to come up with something that isn't painfully earnest or stupid.'By Dominic Hoey and Samuel Walsh | 24th February, 2021Guest writers
‘This was what I wanted all my life’: Dan Carter on winning the Rugby World CupThe man ranked by many as the greatest No 10 of them all reflects on the match fresh from holding the trophy aloft at Twickenham.By Dan Carter | 22nd February, 2021Guest writer
Who is Lucinda Baulch, the Australian who refused a Covid test?One thing's clear: her claim that she only wanted 'informed consent' on the PCR test was far from the full story.By Dylan Reeve | 25th February, 2021Guest writer
Introducing our new podcast series Remember When…Join us as we delight and despair in the fads and phenomena that helped shape us across the generations.By The Spinoff | 24th February, 2021Staff writers
I listened to Magic Talk for 12 hours straight and I think my brain meltedWhat happens when you spend a day tuned in to the country's most controversial talkback station?By Alex Casey | 24th February, 2021Contributing writer
The staredown is over: Facebook to restore news in AustraliaLess than a week after its shock decision to ban news, Facebook and the Australian government have the shape of an agreement to restore it.By Duncan Greive | 23rd February, 2021Managing Editor
When brands take a standDo they believe in it, or believe it will make them a profit? By Ben Fahy | 21st February, 2021Guest writer
Facebook is running an uncontrolled news experiment on a whole country. Let’s hope it doesn’t work outThe Australian legislation is crumby, but the response from Zuckerberg is something else.By Hal Crawford | 19th February, 2021Contributing writer
A note to readers of The Spinoff in AustraliaIf you're across the ditch, you can no longer access our content via Facebook. Here's how to ensure you don't miss anything.By The Spinoff | 18th February, 2021Staff writers
Media explosion in Australia: Facebook just blocked all newsA truly shocking development in the global pushback against big tech: here's what it means.By Duncan Greive | 18th February, 2021Managing Editor
How Angela Walker’s Olympic dream became a realityWinning a gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games was the culmination of a dream 14 years in the making.By Angela Walker | 21st November, 2022Guest writer
Scratched: Angela Walker’s forgotten Commonwealth gymnastics goldVIDEO | Two New Zealand gymnasts won gold medals at the 1990 Commonwealth Games – but only one of them made the headlines.By Scratched | 23rd February, 2021Guest writer
Weekend binge watch: Meet Aotearoa’s lost sporting legends in ScratchedCatch up on Scratched, the Spinoff's video series celebrating New Zealand sporting heroes who never got their due.By Scratched | 20th February, 2021Guest writer
Meet six more of Aotearoa’s lost sporting legends in the new season of ScratchedSeason two of the NZ TV Award-winning series features Meda McKenzie, Tuariki Delamere, Lee Ralph and more.By Scratched | 19th February, 2021Guest writer
How Tuariki Delamere’s somersault turned the sport of long jump on its headThe Delamere Flip could have revolutionised the long jump – but unlike the high jump's Fosbury Flop, it never got off the ground.By Calum Henderson | 18th February, 2021Contributing writer
Scratched: How Tuariki Delamere got banned from the long jumpVIDEO | Long jump is one of the oldest events in track and field, virtually the same since the first modern Olympics. Tuariki Delamere wanted to change that. By Scratched | 16th February, 2021Guest writer
OpinionGymnastics NZ has apologised for past abuses. Now it must empower athletesSaying sorry isn't enough, writes a former international gymnast.By Georgia Cervin | 16th February, 2021Guest writer
Slack Caps no more: the numbers that tell the story of a meteoric riseJust a jaw-dropping collection of stats.By Michael Appleton | 13th February, 2021Guest writer
‘You either swim or you sink’: 23 hours in the Cook Strait with Meda McKenzieWhat compels someone to swim in open water for 12 hours, and what motivates them to turn around and swim the whole way back? By Madeleine Chapman | 11th February, 2021Contributor