The Spinoff Weekly: Is banning all arrivals from India actually legal?
April 6 – April 12
The Contact Tracer app just got gamified. Here’s what that means for you
Pokémon Go it’s not. But from swirly success icons and live stats to a flashlight option, Andrew Chen explains what’s changed, and why.
Is banning all arrivals from India, including New Zealand citizens, actually legal?
It comes down to whether such an unprecedented decision is a ‘demonstrably justified’ limit on people’s rights, explains public law expert Andrew Geddis.
Sign me up: Why political parties are pushing petitions
Our politicians are enthusiastically promoting petitions as a way of drumming up support for an issue they’re focused on. But could there be a more cynical reason for this campaign tactic?
The laughable quest of saving a first home deposit in 2021
Rampant house prices mean saving money for a deposit on a home is becoming increasingly fruitless. But just how long does it take in today’s market compared to a few years ago?
Whatever happened to Onzo bikes?
For almost three years, Onzo’s black and yellow fleet littered New Zealand’s streets with an accessible and affordable two-wheel option. Then it vanished, leaving behind a trail of angry and perplexed customers.
The Sunday Essay: What to get rid of
Bathroom, kitchen, sitting room, bookshelves, friends, memories – Linda Burgess ponders the decluttering of life.
An introvert’s ultimate birthday party: 24 hours alone in Invercargill
George Driver heads to the end of the Earth to spend his birthday alone in New Zealand’s forgotten city.
The truth about the green button on the train door
After many anxiety-filled commutes, Alex Casey gets to the bottom of an Auckland train mystery.
I survived the icy hell of contrast therapy
Contrast therapy, the latest trend in wellness, is drawing in big numbers. Josie Adams goes to Auckland spa Hana to feel the burn (and the freeze).
Back to the future: How returning to study can change your career path
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The Master of Technological Futures is designed to allow students to adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing world, at any stage of their career. Amanda Peart spoke to graduates and staff about how it’s transforming the future.
