Charlotte Muru-Lanning

Calls are mounting for the government to take a stronger stance in its response to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. But what are its options?

The author of a fascinating new book tells Charlotte Muru-Lanning how the story of beer is intertwined with the history of Aotearoa.

Freshly back from an Asian jaunt, Charlotte Muru-Lanning shares some dining experiences she'd love to see adopted in Aotearoa.

With a topic so universal, it's almost always about something bigger.

A frustrated investigation from the stovetop.

As she prepares to bid farewell to The Spinoff, food writer Charlotte Muru-Lanning reflects on the art of turning kai into words.

Throughout the process, survivors have relived their darkest moments. But as they wait for the final report, questions marks loom about whether transformative change will result.

When Fair Pay Agreements were abolished last week, it marked the end of a law that had been over a decade in the making.

Looking to the past for cost-cutting inspiration might sound like a great idea, but $8 cauliflower blows this budget advice out of the water.

During my work week, lunch is usually a rather uninspiring affair: a pie on the go, a toasted English muffin, St Pierre’s, a single banana, cold leftovers. (Fun fact: we don’t have a microwave in the office.) Yesterday, however, I was thoughtful about lunch for once, deciding on It’s Java, for their build-your-own lunch offering based on the concept of Indonesian warteg (traditionally, small, family-owned outlets that serve affordable dishes). I chose beef rendang, rice, urab sayur (a kind of Balinese salad), plus a juice box of teh botol (jasmine tea). It was filling, nutritious, delicious, uplifting and interesting — plus I learnt something about the dining culture in another part of the world. Value all around.