The first day of Electric Avenue was a smorgasbord of local legends and international superstars, but nothing could top a Split Enz reunion.

Daniella is a New Zealand travel writer and cultural anthropologist living in France. Her debut travel book is called A Drumbeat in the Streets of France. daniellablake.com ...

The prime minister has lost his passion for plans. He needs a plan to restore his plan passion.

To combat this decline, from 2017, the French government began increasing its focus on encouraging reading and in 2021 made reading a “Grand National Cause”. Recognising that libraries have a social ...

The definitions of a woman and man bill was first lodged in April 2025, under the name of MP Jenny Marcroft, who had dropped her Fluoridation (Referendum) Legislation Bill to make way for it. She ...

The Spinoff goes where few dare – the shores of Wellington’s south coast, as poo continues pouring into the sea. Floating in Thorndon Pool over the weekend, on one of Wellingt ...

I also despise paying for free services. My partner took over my Spotify one day to get rid of the ads because I was determined not to pay.' ...

As the national carrier posts a big loss and regional fares continue to soar, politicians are sparring over whether majority public ownership still makes sense.

Sam Ruthe may be the greatest prodigy in the history of running. The teenager’s talent is built on formidable genetics, careful parenting, a preternaturally mature mindset and the good fortune of ...

This week’s data release, which covers the 12 months to June 2025, is effectively a report on the first year of National’s policies. It shows there are still nearly 150,000 children in poverty – ...

Before We Begin relies on audience participation to create theatre that is silly and playful, but the show is underpinned by a 'really shitty' experience.

Despite the all-star international cast and a Joy Cowley story at its heart, this unlikely road trip saga feels like it's missing something.