Alice Neville

Deputy editor

Alice Neville is The Spinoff's food editor as well as a deputy editor. Email her on aliceneville@thespinoff.co.nz

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Live updates, February 5: One new Covid-19 case in MIQ; probe into controversial tourism rescue funding launched

The latest news from NZ and around the world, updated throughout the day.

By Alice Neville | 5th February, 2021

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The South Island and green onion chips: A love story for the ages

From the tip of Farewell Spit to the very arse end of Stewart Island, there is one delicacy that unites Te Wai Pounamu: the humble green onion chip. But why?

By Alice Neville | 27th December, 2020

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What’s with Auckland’s sluggish return to public transport?

Is it mandatory masks, fear of infection or something else holding Aucklanders back?

By Alice Neville | 23rd December, 2020

There was bread, there were kebabs, there was butter chicken and there was Chelsea

The year Google taught us how to cook

The top search terms of 2020 provide a glimpse into the mindset of a desperate and hungry nation.

By Alice Neville | 10th December, 2020

Live updates, November 28-29: One new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation

Live updates, November 28-29: One new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation

All the latest news from New Zealand, updated throughout the day.

By Alice Neville | 29th November, 2020

Live updates, October 31-November 1: Two new Covid-19 cases in MIQ; Greens sign ‘win-win’ agreement with Labour

Live updates, October 31-November 1: Two new Covid-19 cases in MIQ; Greens sign ‘win-win’ agreement with Labour

All the latest New Zealand news, updated throughout the day.

By Alice Neville | 1st November, 2020

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Yes votes prevail in assisted dying referendum

The End of Life Choice Act will be enforced in 12 months' time, with 65.2% voting yes in the referendum.

By Alice Neville | 30th October, 2020

The Sofrana Surville (Photo: RNZ)

The Bulletin: Covid’s back in the community – but has it spread any further?

What we know – and what we don’t – about the Covid-19 community cases; an America’s Cup spat threatens how Aucklanders can watch; and late election donations are revealed.

By Alice Neville | 23rd October, 2020

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Hell yes it’s time for some more dogs at polling booths

The dogs that got away (on us)

By Alice Neville | 19th October, 2020

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Election 2020: The welfare and equity policies in two minutes

Our very quick guide to what's on offer

By Alice Neville | 7th October, 2020