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The end of ‘off the grid’: How satellite texting works and who it’s for

Is this the end of 'off the grid' as we know it?
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By Jihee Junn | 4th June, 2025
Contributing writer
‘It’s all about equity, not equality’: An inside look at a powerful healthcare solution

‘It’s all about equity, not equality’: An inside look at a powerful healthcare solution

In 1979, Tāhuna Marae launched a mission to provide whānau with healthcare tailored to Māori. Here's where that vision is today.
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By Alice Webb-Liddall | 28th May, 2025
Contributing writer
Our thoughts on what it takes to run Auckland

Our thoughts on what it takes to run Auckland

Reckon you could shape Auckland's future? Here’s what (we think) the job requires.
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By Group Think | 26th May, 2025
A bunch of people
Travel Diary: A foodie trip to Italy and the test of a new relationship

Travel Diary: A foodie trip to Italy and the test of a new relationship

'He sat mournfully on the beach while I fumed 100 metres away. We did not do tandem outdoor activities for years afterwards.'
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By Anna Rawhiti-Connell | 21st May, 2025
Senior writer
Art in Auckland (Images: Naomii Seah with additional design by Liv Sisson)

From murals to yarn bombs: Meet three Aucklanders making art accessible to all

'I think art is one of the pillars of mental health. It helps people feel safe in their community and like they belong.'
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By Naomii Seah | 15th May, 2025
Contributing writer
Tuna, a taonga species (Supplied images with additional design by The Spinoff)

Saving our taonga: Iwi unite to protect tuna and our waterways

Mass die-offs of our freshwater guardians expose a failing, fragmented management system. Iwi and hapū are calling for a unified, indigenous-led recovery plan.
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By Liam Rātana | 23rd April, 2025
Ātea editor
Many families live in homes that are draughty, mouldy and cold (Design: Liv Sisson)

What mould means: exploring the connection between housing and health

'We want to get to families before it gets too hard for them. Let's ensure they have the resources, the heaters and the winter clothing for the babies now.'
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By Alice Webb-Liddall | 17th April, 2025
Contributing writer
Gabi Lardies and other great things from Argentina.

Travel Diary: A holiday within a holiday at Iguazú Falls in Argentina

This is one waterfall worth chasing.
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By Gabi Lardies | 15th April, 2025
Staff writer
What flood hazards are present at your property? (Design: Liv Sisson)

Auckland floods: how to find out if your home is at risk

While Aucklanders are more flood aware than ever before, many still don’t know how to assess their risk.
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By Jihee Junn | 14th April, 2025
Contributing writer
How do our taste buds change at altitude? Two chefs explain

How do our taste buds change at altitude? Two chefs explain

There's a reason drinking tomato juice on a plane is a thing.
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By Kate Underwood | 8th April, 2025
Guest writer
ASB Polyfest 2025 (Images: Jin Fellet)

A day at Polyfest 2025: food, fits and fades

Just a few of the people that make Polyfest what it is.
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By Gabi Lardies | 4th April, 2025
Staff writer
Night owl, spotted above Tāmaki Makaurau (Illustration: Ned Wenlock)

The case for being a night owl

'Staying up late feels like you get to zoom in on your own personal microscope.'
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By Liv Sisson | 2nd April, 2025
Commercial editor
Three weekend hobbyists (Images: Ralph Brown with additional design by Tina Tiller)

Stuck in: Meet three people whose weekend hobbies have taken on a life of their own

Creative projects are good for your wellbeing. And for many, the weekends are the perfect opportunity to get stuck in.
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By Naomii Seah | 26th March, 2025
Contributing writer
Fifty years of Polyfest: A legacy of culture, community, and connection

Fifty years of Polyfest: A legacy of culture, community, and connection

For those who have ever performed at Polyfest, it’s more than just an event.
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By Liam Rātana | 25th March, 2025
Ātea editor
Traversing the memories of Samoa.

Seafood and snorkelling over several days in Samoa

'If you rent a car and remain really brave on the roads, you can see just about every tourist destination on the island within a week.'
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By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 24th March, 2025
Politics reporter
EV curious? What new drivers need to know

EV curious? What new drivers need to know

How to keep your power bill down – even if you're charging an entire car every night.
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By Gabi Lardies | 18th March, 2025
Staff writer
What is a long haul flight in premium economy actually like? (Design: The Spinoff)

Living the dream: What it’s really like to fly long haul in Premium Economy

'I myself am a little bit premium and a little bit (fine, a lot) economy, so this was a dream come true.'
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By Tara Ward | 3rd March, 2025
Staff writer
Remembering a week spent in the jungle.

My wondrous, semi-scary week in the Amazon

Immense, ineffable, sublime – the Amazon is very hard to describe. This is what we did there.
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By Liv Sisson | 27th February, 2025
Commercial editor
Washing, charging – both impact your power bill (Image: Tina Tiller)

How small changes to at-home habits could save you money and help the planet

It’s not just about how much power you use, but when.
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By The Spinoff | 26th February, 2025
Staff writers
Free healthcare for kids: Meet the nurses on a mission to stop rheumatic fever

Free healthcare for kids: Meet the nurses on a mission to stop rheumatic fever

'This work is definitely a priority for us and our populations. But is it a priority of the government?'
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By Alice Webb-Liddall | 24th February, 2025
Contributing writer

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