The woman was walking to work at Christchurch Hospital. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police are investigating another assault on a hospital worker in Christchurch who was on her way to work. Senior Sergeant Paul Robertson said two people on an electric scooter hit the woman in the back on Hagley Avenue at 8.20pm on … Read more
The Spinoff has partnered with the Wild Magic Tavern to present Fury of the Small, a new long-form narrative podcast told through the medium of Dungeons and Dragons. Here’s how to best enjoy it. D&D has hit the zeitgeist a fair few times in its 50 years. You may have a passing familiarity with the … Read more
Steve Devine in action during the captain’s run for the All Blacks ‘possibles’ team held at McLean Park, Napier, on 2 June 2005. Photo: Photosport / John Cowpland A former All Black says New Zealanders don’t understand the risks of head injuries and concussions well enough and the controversial collision game should be stopped. Nineteen-year-old … Read more
Welcome to The Spinoff Books Confessional, in which we get to know the reading habits of Aotearoa writers, and guests. This week: Tina Makereti, author of This Compulsion In Us. The book I wish I’d written This changes depending on what I’m reading at the time, if it’s good! Like now I’m reading Gliff by … Read more
In 1979, Tāhuna Marae launched a mission to provide whānau with healthcare tailored to Māori. Here’s a look at where that vision is today. Being sick can be a real pain. From the expense of a doctor’s visit, to taking time off work and the pressure this puts on family, the sickness itself can often … Read more
The government’s $3bn saving on KiwiSaver changes may come straight out of workers’ future pay – and it’s no accident, writes Tayla Forward. In last week’s budget, the government announced adjustments to KiwiSaver: government contributions are set to decrease, with KiwiSaver members compensated by increases to employer contributions. Savings to the Crown will total $3 … Read more
With butter prices slipping through our fingers, we took matters into our own hands. Every day it feels like there’s a new headline about Aotearoa’s butter price blowout. With Stats NZ reporting a 65% price hike since February last year, a block of butter is slipping out of reach for many, with the rise unlikely … Read more
Ryan Satterthwaite was 19-years-old when he died from a catastrophic head injury while playing a version of Run It. Photo: Instagram The uncle of the teenager that died while playing a version of the game ‘Run It Straight’ is calling for the ‘Run It’ events to be cancelled. Ryan Satterthwaite, 19, died after suffering a … Read more
Universal super at 65 is increasingly unsustainable, but any attempt to change it will attract fierce political blowback. What’s a government to do, wonders Catherine McGregor in today’s extract from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign up here. No cuts to super – but everything else is on the table Last … Read more
Thank you for your service, Winston Raymond Peters. On Saturday, Winston Peters will finish his third stint as deputy prime minister of New Zealand, so here’s a selection of highlights from the storied career of the National-NZ-First-coalition-deputy-prime-minister-turned-outcast-turned-Labour-NZ-First-coalition-deputy-prime-minister-turned-outcast-turned-NZ-First-Act-National-coalition-deputy-prime-minister-turned … ? High: The king kingmaker The MMP system has (mostly) been kind to Winston Peters. The NZ … Read more