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Madeleine Chapman reflects on the week that was. This week I found myself surrounded by collective action in all its forms. I watched the Auckland Philharmonia perform Hans Zimmer’s greatest ...

Allegations of sexual assault against Neil Gaiman have led the author to present texts from Scarlett Pavlovich that he says ‘demonstrate’ their relationship was consensual. One woman explains ...

Allegations of sexual assault against Neil Gaiman have led the author to present texts from Scarlett Pavlovich that he says ...

Allegations of sexual assault against Neil Gaiman have led the author to present texts from Scarlett Pavlovich that he says 'demonstrate' their relationship was consensual. One woman explains why she ...

Daniel is a UK native that has been residing in New Zealand for close to 10 years, producing short stories, prose and poetry.

Heather McQuillan writes novels for young readers and is the director of Write On School for Young Writers in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. Heather also writes short stories, flash fiction and occasionally ...

The Spinoff’s top picks of events from around the motu. Welcome to our new weekly to-do list! Each Thursday afternoon, we will share events from around the motu that you can pop into on the weekend.

I have three awful tattoos I got as a teenager. Now in my 50s, I really want a new one – but I’m scared I’m going to change my mind again. If you were writing to me from your 20s and wanted ...

Moving from a police response to a health response to mental health crises is good in theory. But without anything to fill the gap, it’s irresponsible and dangerous, argues Mental Health ...