Judith Collins’ reputation in parliament precedes her, and it’s not what you might expect. She’s widely regarded, by MPs and staffer alike, as highly personable, well-respected among her staff and ...

Why is your teacher on strike?

National Poetry Day is Friday, August 22 – see the full calendar of events here. Erik Kennedy and Ray Shipley will appear at WORD Christchurch in Ray Shipley’s Late Night Poetry Hour on August 29; and ...

Echo Chamber is The Spinoff’s dispatch from the press gallery, recapping sessions in the House. Columns are written by politics reporter Lyric Waiwiri-Smith and Wellington editor Joel MacManus.

Keeping people in Buller – and keeping them safe from flooding and coastal erosion – will be big tasks for the next mayor.

Melanie Nelson (Pākehā) is a researcher, writer, and podcaster on Substack, and a consultant on Treaty partnerships specialising in conservation and environmental issues. She is also a public speaker ...

Teachers say an offer of 1% a year is an insult. Ministers say they should be at the negotiating table, not on the picket line.<br /> ...