The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, explained
Feb 3, 2024 · The justice ministry warned that Act’s principles are “not supported by either the spirit of the Treaty or the text of the Treaty”, and Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said ...
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Nov 5, 2024 · A New Zealand site covering pop culture, politics and social life through features, criticism, interviews, videos and podcasts.
A farewell to Brokenwood detective Sam Breen, from the man who …
Jun 13, 2021 · The many faces of The Brokenwood Mysteries’ Detective Constable Sam Breen, and the man who plays him, Nic Sampson. Nic Sampson has played beloved detective constable Sam Breen on The Brokenwood ...
Why young women like me are rotting in our bedrooms
Oct 12, 2024 · In the 19th century, girl rotting was legitimate medical care encouraged by doctors. At least, that’s how it looks to me. Attributed to Dr. S. Weir Mitchell, the “rest cure” was prescribed ...
Introducing the top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st century
Oct 21, 2024 · A shot from the unaired TVNZ pilot from Flight of the Conchords. We then outlined loose criteria to consider, including: popularity, critical acclaim, awards, ambition, innovation, representation ...
An ode to the indie bookshop
Oct 11, 2024 · Several people in the crowd stood up, yelling and gesturing at Jagose until she stopped speaking and weakly ended her speech. The chorus of jeers followed her to her seat. “Get off.”. “Yeah ...
The Weekend: When did you stop listening to new music?
Oct 12, 2024 · The crowd dissolved into one continuous roar. People stood on chairs, arms in the air, screaming, cheering, and whistling. They sang, danced, and partied like it was their last night on earth ...
Review: John Campbell, true crime and a taste of TVNZ’s new era
Oct 9, 2024 · TVNZ’s latest investigative series delves into true crime, and gives us an idea of where the future of the network’s news is heading. It took two years and multiple emails from John Campbell ...
The longest commute, day one: Joel gets stuck in Invercargill
Nov 3, 2024 · The Longest Commute. Day two: Invercargill to Dunedin. Travel Week 2024. This story was published as part of The Spinoff’s Travel Week, created in partnership with AA Travel Insurance. For more ...
Podcast: The price we pay for cutting costs | The Spinoff
Oct 12, 2024 · Oct 10 · When the Facts Change. Save on Spotify. -00:0028:16. The coalition government plans to significantly cut spending across health, housing and transport with the goal of reining in the ...