Undercover at the opening of Scientology’s new Auckland headquarters
The Church of Scientology opened a new $16 million headquarters in Auckland on Saturday. Hayden Donnell glides excitedly into the ceremony.
Hayden Donnell
Hayden Donnell is a former staff writer for The Spinoff, currently living in the UK.
Opinion: Bob Jones can now descend back down into the abyss whence he came
Knight of the Realm Sir Bob Jones rose from his crypt yesterday and immediately yelled the first racist thing that came to mind. Hayden Donnell asks why we keep enabling this sad bully.
Exclusive interview: Thingee tells all about his dramatic makeover
A New Zealand television icon made a shock comeback during the cricket on Sunday. Hayden Donnell spoke to our most famous expat extraterrestrial about whether this could pave the way for a reunion with his old friend Jason Gunn.
Is being a landlord really ‘like being at war’? A Spinoff investigation
A prominent Auckland property investor has told the NZ Herald that “being a landlord is like being at war”. Hayden Donnell tests his theory.
Are rugby’s new tackle laws good or bad? A definitive ruling
World Rugby recently introduced new tackle ball laws, and everyone’s arguing about whether they’re good or bad. Hayden Donnell attempts to settle the debate with a binding legal judgement.
Viva La Dirt League explain how to become famous on YouTube in six easy steps
No-one knows who they are in the 'real world', but the members of Viva La Dirt League are famous in the only place it counts: the Internet. They tell Hayden Donnell how to walk their path to success.
Summer reissue: Winners, losers, big losers, and gigantic losers from the Auckland election
Hayden Donnell identified the people who did well, and the ones who got massively owned, in the Auckland local elections.
Hooray: Introducing The Spinoff’s Ultimate Summer Media Drinking Game
Ever noticed that every summer news story is recycled from previous years? Former sadsack reporter Hayden Donnell designs a drinking game to improve, or at least anaesthetise, your holiday news reading experience.
Where were you when you discovered the mind-blowing truth about the Canterbury logo? A special Spinoff investigation
What do you see when you look at the Canterbury logo? If you're one of the estimated 50% of New Zealanders who are oblivious to its true meaning, sit down, take a deep breath, and prepare to have your world turned upside down. Hayden Donnell reports.
Exclusive: Avalanche City’s former manager ripped him off for over $300,000, according to High Court judgment
Dave Baxter, the man behind 'Love Love Love', recently won a big payout from his former manager. Hayden Donnell gleans some key findings from the judgment.
