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An interactive map of locations of interest in the current delta outbreak.

All the locations of interest in NZ’s delta outbreak on one interactive map

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The 21 iwi radio stations in New Zealand have been fighting for more funding for years, so where's their lifeline? 

There’s a NZ radio crisis that needs fighting for. It’s called iwi radio

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An inquiry will seek to find out whether the Christchurch attacks have been prevented if the security services were looking in the right direction

The 15/3 inquiry: what questions will they need to ask?

New Zealand Remembers Victims Of Christchurch Mosque Terror Attacks

It's a bid to demystify the Muslim community in the eyes of their fellow New Zealanders.

Auckland mosques to throw open their doors to the public on Friday

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If the big sites ignore your complaints, come straight to us, say Netsafe. Alex Casey reports

Surge in reports to online safety agency following Christchurch terror attacks

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The warning signs for yesterday's atrocity were everywhere, if only we'd looked – or listened to New Zealand's Muslim community, writes former race relations commissioner Susan Devoy.

Hatred lives in New Zealand

Here are some things you can do to help or find support in the wake of Friday's Islamophobic attack.

Christchurch terror attack: How to support NZ’s Muslim communities

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Dozens are dead following racially motivated mosque shootings in Christchurch. The attack, streamed on global social media channels by the offender, who is now in Police custody. Jacinda Ardern said NZ was targeted because 'we represent diversity'

The darkest day: at least 49 dead in terrorist attack on NZ Muslim community

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'This can only be described as a terrorist attack,' says NZ prime minister

‘We were chosen because we represent diversity’ – Jacinda Ardern on Christchurch terrorist attack

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Armed police have been deployed, streets cleared and schools are in lockdown after shots were fired at a mosque

Christchurch mosque shooting livestreamed on Facebook

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Jacinda Ardern sprung a surprise this morning in announcing an end to offshore oil exploration. So what's the catch?

Ardern makes big call on offshore oil. Is this her nuclear free moment?

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Do not change your clocks: NZ Daylight Saving shift fails due to ‘algorithm error’

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Exclusive: a book by Steve Braunias, a memoir by the woman who was left for dead by Tony Dixon, and a former TV reporter's investigation into the wrongful conviction of Teina Pora all feature in the shortlist for this year's crime writing awards.

Books about Teina Pora, Mark Lundy and martyred Dunedin priests feature in Kiwi crime writing awards

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A survey commissioned for the Spinoff's War for Auckland pop-up site puts the Labour MP well in front of his nearest rival, Vic Crone, just weeks out from voting. But many remain undecided. 

Exclusive: new Spinoff/SSI poll shows Phil Goff with huge lead in Auckland mayoral race

Government Launches Rural Broadband Network Initiative

There are calls for New Zealand's age of consent to be lowered. Madeleine Holden argues impulsive law-making is a bad idea.

Hard cases make bad law: Why we shouldn’t rush to lower the age of consent

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CERA will close its doors on April 18th, 2016. James Dann carries out the not-so-Herculean task of ranking all the "anchor projects" that have been completed during its five-year reign.

A tellingly short power ranking of all CERA’s major achievements

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The literary sensation of the year, A Little Life by novelist Hanya Yanagihara, is a finalist in the world's two most prestigious book prizes this month - the Man Booker awards, and the US National Book Awards.

Books: It’s… Booktober!!!! Countdown to the Man Booker Award, and the US National Book Awards

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Arguably one of the most talked-about new shows of 2015, Mr Robot has arrived exclusively in New Zealand on Lightbox today.

Television: News – Mr Robot Hacks Into New Zealand Screens Exclusively on Lightbox

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"I simply can't wait to hear the teams repeatedly butcher the order for a 'Chick'n Fala' and get a solid consensus on the pronunciation of 'pita' once and for all." – an introduction to The Block NZ for 2015.

News: Meet the Brave Pita Pit-Fueled Warriors Entering The Block NZ Villa Wars For 2015

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Bringing together the TV moments of the week, including the launch of an essential reality channel, Masterchef's big mistake and Ferndale's mid-week marriage.

The Spinoff’s TV Week: Sister Wives, Struggle Street and My Big Fat Ferndale Wedding

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The Friday Poem: ‘Mitochondrial Problem’ by Evangeline Riddiford Graham

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The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending April 18

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The Ministry of Health has delayed the release of its evidence brief on puberty blockers. While we wait, Julia de Bres speaks to those with firsthand experience.

What access to puberty blockers means for trans young people and their whānau

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Barcelona's city streets have gone from traffic-clogged to pedestrian-friendly. How? And why can't we do it here?

How superblocks can help reimagine city life

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Yes, they're better for the environment. No, that's not a good enough reason for me to use them. 

Hear me out: You can shove your reusable period products

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The government's plan to get 50,000 people off jobseeker support by 2030 has had a rocky start.

20,000 more on jobseeker benefits than this time last year

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Student advocates are calling for 'drastic measures' to force the university to take their concerns seriously.

Auckland uni students threaten rent strike over rising accommodation fees

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A new novel set in Wellington is a narrative of grief, and an ode to beautiful food writing. 

A love letter to Wellington: when i open the shop by romesh dissanayake, reviewed

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The government has made it well known it expects departments to cut roles. We break down the numbers as they currently stand.

An updated tally of the public sector job cuts

It’s Friday again. I can’t believe this keeps happening. Lucky there’s all this television to distract us from the fleeting passage of time that is life huh? Sorry, what a downer. What a terrible way to start a post.

Talking of mortality and fear, might I suggest this weekend’s binge-watch to be the original season of 


1) It is the scariest television show of all time (look even the 

 and cram in mega-scares and get real tough

 starts on Sky on Monday (9.30pm on SoHo)


4) Wow what a great way to start getting psyched for Halloween

If that ain’t reason enough, check this out. Argh! Who is that guy in the washing?!:

Alright. Back to reality. Reality television, that is. As always, I’m going to hammer home 

 (Sunday on TV1 at 7.30pm). Don’t know what the heck I’m on about? Stop panicking for god’s sake, we’ve got you covered with our 

Also in reality news I would like to recommend

 (FOUR on Saturday at 10.30pm), a terrible dating show with the most terrible people, and inevitably some kind of hot tub. Also flick over to 

 (TV2 Saturday at 7.30pm) because Adam Levine has recently dyed his hair blonde and looks like a 

If you are feeling like a touch of crime, why not just stay inside and just watch these shows about crime? The brand spanking new series of 

 start on Prime tonight at 8.30. Fun! Criminal Mardi Gras! New Zealand’s own 

has got plenty of murders (Prime on Sunday at 8.30), and you can wash it all down with 

But we have saved the best till last. Tonight on Prime at 7.30pm, 

 scuttles onto our screens. In recent weeks the internet has touted it as the most “batshit insane” show in recent years. The reviews? Let’s just say they have been 

. The show is about a group of genius hackers who work to solve “complex global problems” together. Seems a bit vague? That’s because it is. Check out this regular day the office:

What a great adrenaline-filled start to the weekend. Have fun out there.

The Spinoff

NewsOctober 10, 2014

Weekend Watch: Hackers, Horrors and Hot Tubs

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NewsOctober 10, 2014

Weekend Watch: Hackers, Horrors and Hot Tubs

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