The mystery of the killer bike lane: A cafe chain closed down and the owner blamed cycleways – but none of the cafes were anywhere near one ...
thespinoff.co.nz/wellington/10-09-2024/the-mystery-of-the-killer-bike-lane
The mystery of the killer bike lane
Few speaking voices are as singularly iconic, and recognisable, as James' deep, resonant bass Read more: James Earl Jones’ voice will live on through controversial technology | Metro News
Quick Glance: James Earl Jones: Iconic Voice of a Generation Passes Away
  • James Earl Jones passed away at 93, renowned for his iconic voice in films like 'The Lion King' and as Darth Vader.

  • He overcame racism and a severe stutter to achieve numerous accolades, including two Emmys, a Grammy, and an honorary Oscar.

  • Jones' remarkable career spanned significant roles in theater and film, making him a role model for aspiring actors.

  • His legacy endures through the renaming of Broadway's Cort Theatre in his honor and the memories of his substantial contributions to the arts.
It's the latest in a string of hospitality and retail closures in the capital. 🔗 Pandoro closing its three Wellington cafes today, the latest in a string of hospitality closures - NZ Herald
Du Val founder faces his last rodeo: Opinion: Newsroom first revealed Du Val couldn't pay its bills in February; now the statutory manager says there's ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/09/06/du-val-founder-faces-his-last-rodeo/
Du Val founder faces his last rodeo
The pair admitted sex took place in the car but thought no one could see them 👇police-officer-caught-in-public-sex-act-at-train-station-carpark/XLTOYJS5XZDCVMHYEU3UAH3T2Q/">Wellington off-duty police officer caught in public sex act at train station carpark - NZ Herald
What do Mormons think of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?: The "soft-swinging" scandal TV series is very un-Mormon, so what do members of the church think?
rnz.co.nz/news/tv/527562/what-do-mormons-think-of-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives
What do Mormons think of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?
Two of the three brakes reportedly were not working.Air NZ flight to Wellington diverted to Christchurch after reports of brake issues - NZ Herald
#WATCH 'Evacuate! Evacuate!' - Passengers forced to jump from doors as fire sparks emergency landing at Wellington Airport
NZ's Manawa Energy soars on Contact Energy's buyout offer: New Zealand's Manawa Energy stock was on track for its best day on Wednesday after Contact Energy ...
reuters.com/business/energy/nzs-contact-energy-buy-manawa-energy-11-bln-2024-09-10/
NZ's Manawa Energy soars on Contact Energy's buyout offer
Wellington CBD roadworks 'death knell' for shops - Retail NZ: As more businesses shut their doors, stores in part of the CBD are contending with road closures ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/527624/wellington-cbd-roadworks-death-knell-for-shops-retail-nz
Wellington CBD roadworks 'death knell' for shops - Retail NZ
The Weekend: When an email changes your life: Madeleine Chapman reflects on the week (and 10 years) that was.
thespinoff.co.nz/media/14-09-2024/the-weekend-when-an-email-changes-your-life
The Weekend: When an email changes your life
Auckland’s secondhand bookshops, ranked and reviewed: Seven of the best, most browsable secondhand bookshops Tāmaki Makaurau has to offer.
thespinoff.co.nz/books/07-09-2024/aucklands-secondhand-bookshops-ranked-and-reviewed
Auckland’s secondhand bookshops, ranked and reviewed
Construction duo’s supersize resort up for grabs - will it break records?: Couple couldn’t fly to the islands during Covid, so they built paradise here.
oneroof.co.nz/news/construction-duos-supersize-resort-up-for-grabs-but-will-it-break-records-46206
Construction duo’s supersize resort up for grabs - will it break records?
New Zealand Housing Construction Slump Highlights Recession Risk: New Zealand residential construction slid to a four-year low last quarter ...
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New Zealand Housing Construction Slump Highlights Recession Risk
Air NZ, Mitre 10 get lowest climate scores in Otago University rankings: Researchers have ranked 21 big companies on their goals to cut carbon emissions.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/527352/air-nz-mitre-10-get-lowest-climate-scores-in-otago-university-rankings
Air NZ, Mitre 10 get lowest climate scores in Otago University rankings
Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots. 🔗 230 anglers caught illegally fishing in marine reserves around New Zealand - NZ Herald
A young woman from Tawa College, Elisabeth Te Puni, has taken out this year's Big Sing SOUNZ NZCF Te Reo Māori Choral Competition ✨🎼🏆 Listen to a sneak peek ... Show more

RNZ Concert
New Zealand faces the threat of thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail today as an unstable air mass hits the country.Weather: Thunderstorms, hail, heavy rain set to hit New Zealand - NZ Herald
Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions and tree and powerline damage. 🔗 winds-forecast-to-lash-central-south-island-lower-north-island/VQHBSSENJRCE7CPHVGCFBSCWOE/">Weather: 130km/h winds forecast to lash central South Island, lower North Island - NZ Herald
Climate: Winter 2024 the third-warmest on record - NIWA: Five of New Zealand's six warmest winters have occurred since 2020.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/527013/climate-winter-2024-the-third-warmest-on-record-niwa
Climate: Winter 2024 the third-warmest on record - NIWA
Pipes in every sink and shower in the hospital’s maternity department need to be replaced.copper-pipes-replaced/VM5E5GT5KNGHBKDUT2HQNT4CLA/">Expectant mums to share rooms as Wellington Regional Hospital copper pipes replaced - NZ Herald
'Part of my personality': Karen O'Leary's beloved ute stolen in WellingtonKaren O’Leary calls on public to help find beloved Toyota Hilux stolen in Wellington - NZ Herald
An airplane has landed at Wellington Airport trailing smoke and fire after an engine fire, but all 40 passengers were safely evacuated ... Show more
It's becoming more common, but is it hurting parents financially? How much does it really cost to have adult children living at home?How much does it cost to have adult children living at home? - NZ Herald
Revealed: The most expensive regions to rent a home in NZ: Some renters are handing over nearly half of their earnings to their landlord.
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Revealed: The most expensive regions to rent a home in NZ
Air NZ engine that caught fire during flight brand new, source says: The engine, which had only flown three times, caught fire on a flight to Wellington earlier ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/527656/air-nz-engine-that-caught-fire-during-flight-brand-new-source-says
Air NZ engine that caught fire during flight brand new, source says
#BREAKING | Two shops in central Wellington have had glass windows shattered after gunshots were reported.
#BREAKING | Staff in a West Auckland shopping block have reported seeing a man with a knife running from a grocery store.Man arrested after brandishing knife at Green Bay New World worker - NZ Herald
New Zealand consumer confidence lifts in August, survey shows: Consumer confidence in New Zealand improved in August and while historically still weak it is well ...
reuters.com/markets/new-zealand-consumer-confidence-lifts-august-survey-shows-2024-08-29/
New Zealand consumer confidence lifts in August, survey shows
Against all odds: Woman survives cardiac arrest thanks to heroic efforts 👇Heart-stopping moments: How quick action and teamwork saved Deb Peters - NZ Herald
Our sacred land has re-claimed the number one spot, fending off some tough competition from around the region. 🇳🇿🥇🇳🇿👇 🔗New Zealand named Oceania’s leading destination by World Travel Awards - NZ Herald
Plane makes dramatic landing after engine fire: An airplane has landed at Wellington Airport trailing smoke and fire after an engine fire and emergency crews can ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/plane-makes-dramatic-landing-after-engine-fire
Plane makes dramatic landing after engine fire
Building begins on NZ's largest solar farm next to Christchurch Airport: It will have about 300,000 solar panels and is expected to generate enough renewable ...
rnz.co.nz/news/environment/526313/building-begins-on-nz-s-largest-solar-farm-next-to-christchurch-airport
Building begins on NZ's largest solar farm next to Christchurch Airport
Tea and toast to stay at maternity wards after 'mad' decision: Finance Minister Nicola Willis recalls her own milky tea and vegemite toast ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/526882/tea-and-toast-to-stay-at-maternity-wards-after-mad-decision
Tea and toast to stay at maternity wards after 'mad' decision
Explosion in NZ's space sector: As the local rocket sector takes off, New Zealand will join its Five Eyes partners in a US-based space force initiative ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/09/06/nz-gears-up-for-defending-the-world-in-space/
Explosion in NZ's space sector
New Zealand nearly triples levy on international tourists: WELLINGTON — New Zealand will nearly triple entry fees for tourists, the government said on Tuesday ...
asiaone.com/world/new-zealand-nearly-triples-levy-international-tourists
New Zealand nearly triples levy on international tourists
Quick Glance: New Zealand Increases Tourist Fees Significantly
  • The New Zealand government will raise entry fees for tourists to NZ$100 starting October 1 to cover public service costs.

  • This increase has drawn criticism from the tourism sector, which fears it will deter visitors.

  • The industry continues to struggle with recovery post-COVID-19, with visitor numbers at only 80% of pre-pandemic levels.

  • Additionally, the government has raised visa costs, compounding challenges for the tourism sector.
Sewage doesn't put Labour MP Greg O'Connor off swimming in Wellington Harbour: Asked if he would swim in the harbour if there was sewage, Greg O'Connor said: ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/527615/sewage-doesn-t-put-labour-mp-greg-o-connor-off-swimming-in-wellington-harbour
Sewage doesn't put Labour MP Greg O'Connor off swimming in Wellington ...
The stories that defined The Spinoff: The Spinoff published 28,691 articles in 10 years. Here are just a few of the most memorable ones.
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The stories that defined The Spinoff
Contact Energy to take over electricity generator Manawa Energy: Manawa is a renewable power generator left over after former Trustpower sold off its retail ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/527665/contact-energy-to-take-over-electricity-generator-manawa-energy
Contact Energy to take over electricity generator Manawa Energy
A new festival celebrates the art of the picture book: Acclaimed international artists are touching down in Aotearoa this week for a brand new book festival – ...
thespinoff.co.nz/books/09-09-2024/a-new-festival-aims-to-elevate-the-art-of-the-picture-book
A new festival celebrates the art of the picture book
Janet Frame is still under my pillow: 'I was alive, and she was alive, and we were both in the same room together.'
thespinoff.co.nz/books/28-08-2024/janet-frame-is-still-under-my-pillow
Janet Frame is still under my pillow
The Conversation has asked more than 20 New Zealand literary experts for their top picks. 🔗 20 best New Zealand books of the 21st century, as chosen by experts - NZ Herald
New Zealand’s young leaving in record numbers as cost of living bites: New Zealanders are seeking opportunity overseas at unprecedented rates amid ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/9/5/new-zealands-young-are-departing-in-record-numbers-as-cost-of-living-bites
New Zealand’s young leaving in record numbers as cost of living bites
Poppy Maskill clinches Team GB's first gold medal at Paralympics 2024: Poppy Maskill has clinched Team GB's first gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in ...
metro.co.uk/2024/08/29/poppy-maskill-clinches-team-gbs-first-gold-medal-paralympics-2024-21514783/
Poppy Maskill clinches Team GB's first gold medal at Paralympics 2024
Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite 👇
All 85 of The Spinoff’s rankings, ranked from worst to best: The rankers become the ranked: Hera Lindsay Bird tackles the most meta ranking of them all.
thespinoff.co.nz/society/09-09-2024/rankings-ranking
All 85 of The Spinoff’s rankings, ranked from worst to best
From TikTok trends to suburban salons, what’s behind the Zoomer perm's growing popularity?Broccoli haircuts: Are perms for men on the rise in New Zealand? - NZ Herald
New Zealand to Triple Tourist Fee, Industry Raises Concerns: New Zealand to Triple Tourist Fee, Industry Raises Concerns. Earlier the fee was 35 NZ dollars and ...
muscatdaily.com/2024/09/03/new-zealand-to-triple-tourist-fee-industry-raises-concerns/
New Zealand to Triple Tourist Fee, Industry Raises Concerns
'They are us' loses its lustre: From Victoria University of Wellington - Opinion: The abrupt decision to end the coordinated response to the March 15 ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/09/01/they-are-us-loses-its-lustre/
'They are us' loses its lustre
#BREAKING Woman's body located in Wellington 👇
Cardiac surgeries delayed by up to eight weeks at Waikato Hospital: Cardiac surgery delays are causing backlogs across Waikato Hospital, with wait times ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/526878/cardiac-surgeries-delayed-by-up-to-eight-weeks-at-waikato-hospital
Cardiac surgeries delayed by up to eight weeks at Waikato Hospital
What the energy shortage shows about future power supply: With EVs and industry electrification expected to push up demand going forward, the country could be ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/527775/what-the-energy-shortage-shows-about-future-power-supply
What the energy shortage shows about future power supply
The stories we regret writing: Long-suffering Spinoff writers reveal the stories that haunt them to this day.
thespinoff.co.nz/media/12-09-2024/the-stories-we-regret-writing
The stories we regret writing
Wellington's Egmont Street eatery to close its doors amid economic challenges: The deli and diner says the current economic climate has created huge challenges ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/527040/wellington-s-egmont-street-eatery-to-close-its-doors-amid-economic-challenges
Wellington's Egmont Street eatery to close its doors amid economic ...
Listen to a sneak peak of Rāwhiti from Wellington East Girls’ College performing a powerful rendition of Katerina Gimon's 'Fire' at this year's Big Sing ... Show more

RNZ Concert
Rateable values, market values and rates: What you need to know: Explainer - Many councils are in the process of updating rateable values. How is this done and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/what-you-need-to-know/527715/rateable-values-market-values-and-rates-what-you-need-to-know
Rateable values, market values and rates: What you need to know
Ricardo Menendez-March speaks to media live in Wellington.
KiwiRail sentenced for ferry losing power in Cook Strait: KiwiRail has been forced to pay $432,500 after being found guilty of exposing passengers to risk.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/527493/kiwirail-sentenced-for-ferry-losing-power-in-cook-strait
KiwiRail sentenced for ferry losing power in Cook Strait
Otago edged by Wellington in thriller: That was arguably Otago's best effort this season but Wellington prevailed 32-28 in a thriller at Forsyth Barr ...
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/otago-edged-wellington-thriller
Otago edged by Wellington in thriller
When a koru-eating shark became netball's emblem: As netball in NZ turns 100, Suzanne McFadden rewinds to 1991 - a pivotal year for the sport ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/09/06/when-a-koru-eating-shark-became-netballs-emblem/
When a koru-eating shark became netball's emblem
The man's family said the father-of-four would do anything for his family. 🔗 Family of Mt Wellington victim Finauga ‘Lee’ Ah Yen Faatoia say dad was helping evict tenants when attacked - NZ Herald
Wild weather to hit much of NZ: Storms are forecast for much of New Zealand this weekend, with a swathe of weather warnings and watches across the country ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/wild-weather-hit-much-nz
Wild weather to hit much of NZ
Climate action tracker ‘just a start’: Fonterra and Meridian Energy have landed at the top of a new climate change scorecard for New Zealand’s top carbon ...
odt.co.nz/business/climate-action-tracker-%E28098just-start%E28099
Climate action tracker ‘just a start’
OneRoof House Price Report - September 2024: Rate cut fuels immediate upturn in NZ housing market.
oneroof.co.nz/news/oneroof-house-price-report-september-2024-46146
OneRoof House Price Report - September 2024
Worst diplomatic failing provides chance for diplomacy masterclass: Analysis: It's said the Koreans are tough negotiators. This week, Christopher Luxon won ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/09/06/worst-diplomatic-failing-provides-chance-for-diplomacy-masterclass/
Worst diplomatic failing provides chance for diplomacy masterclass
Wellington get All Blacks back for Ranfurly Shield challenge: With no Rugby Championship games this weekend, twelve All Blacks will play NPC rugby.
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/527757/wellington-get-all-blacks-back-for-ranfurly-shield-challenge
Wellington get All Blacks back for Ranfurly Shield challenge
‘I wanted the main characters to be lesbians!’ Anika Moa’s books confessional: The multitalented musician, TV star and now children's author on the one ...
thespinoff.co.nz/books/04-09-2024/i-wanted-the-main-characters-to-be-lesbians-anika-moas-books-confessional
‘I wanted the main characters to be lesbians!’ Anika Moa’s books ...
Methanex proposes idling plant, cutting jobs in Taranaki: The country's largest gas user is proposing shutting down its Taranaki methanol plant for the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/527720/methanex-proposes-idling-plant-cutting-jobs-in-taranaki
Methanex proposes idling plant, cutting jobs in Taranaki