In an effort to squeeze in as much public transport as possible to the last day of my trip, I caught the ferry from Paihia to Russell. The crossing took 17 minutes and costs $17 for a return trip.

He's regarded as one of the most versatile and respected actors of a generation, but he still loves crappy reality television just like the rest of us.

'One area where I’m a bit of a tightwad is electricity bills. I am such a nag to my flatties to turn the lights off.' The last time my Eftpos card declined was in the tuck-shop line – I kept ...

Lower prices, dropping interest rates and looser mortgage regulations are helping young buyers to enter the market.

Mad Chapman has vetoed my plan to bike the last leg from Kaitaia to Cape Reinga. It’s a bit hypocritical coming from someone who once rode an Onzo bike from Mt Eden to Huntly for a story, but she’s ...

KiwiRail maintains the train tracks up to Whangārei, but they’re only used for freight to service the port Marsden Point. The closest you can get to here on a regular passenger train is an Auckland ...

Unity Books staff review some of the best new children’s and YA books, plus the spring bestseller lists.

The bookseller confessional uncovers the best bookshop in Ireland, what it's like having a panic attack in front of Sally Rooney and more. The Spinoff is subject to NZ Media Council procedures.

Double votes, missing ballot boxes, tired tech and stressed staff: how tick-tallying went astray at last year’s election.

The Spinoff's fake Samoan editor explains the latest poly drama.

It’s not a good idea, but it’s not going to make congestion worse while bankrupting the country, and that’s the best we can hope for at this point. A bill to get rid of AT might go before ...

David Hill is in his ninth decade. In a touching tribute to his late friend, he challenges some myths about 'old farts'.