Madeleine Chapman is a staff writer at The Spinoff. Email her on madeleine@thespinoff.co.nz
Mould is one of the biggest health risks associated with New Zealand’s substandard housing stock. But what to do about it? Madeleine Chapman came up with an easy workaround.
An ESPN writer caused an uproar when he suggested America would be the best at rugby if they tried. Madeleine Chapman agrees.
After talking to author and scholar Damon Salesa, Madeleine Chapman wonders why we don't see more Pacific players in New Zealand cricket.
These are cruel days for white old men who feel silenced. We scour the country to find the last remaining safe spaces for these struggling titans.
Ever wanted to make an unfunny joke and be deeply offensive at the same time? Harcourts has all the answers you need.
Every little advantage counts in Parliament. Madeleine Chapman and Ra Pomare critically analyse the power sits of Question Time.
Has there ever been a good question asked by an audience member at a literary festival? Going by the Auckland Writers Festival, the answer appears to be no, uh-uh, never.
Everyone loves a cameo, and JessB has them all for you in her new music video for 'Set It Off.
Olympic cyclist and America's Cup cyclor Simon Van Velthooven talks to Madeleine Chapman about the increasingly important role of technology in sport.
Nine complaints made to regulator following Spinoff investigation published last week.
Social media can be an effective tool for police in finding missing persons and suspects. But where is the line and was it crossed this week?
What's the longest commute you've ever had? How about 12 hours on a single-gear rental bike?
The outspoken ethical fashion champion has contacted the Spinoff with further comments about the garments that were manufactured offshore but boast 'Made in NZ' tags.
A Spinoff investigation reveals ethical fashion pioneer WORLD as stocking garments made in Bangladesh and China, despite their being labeled 'Made in New Zealand'.
Breaking: A column about a column about a column about a column about Clarke Gayford.
Two restaurants with the exact same name operate beside each other in Mt Albert. But which is the real Mt Albert BBQ Noodle House? Madeleine Chapman eats and investigates.
Jesus had dinner with his 12 disciples right before he died. Noted historian Madeleine Chapman finds out who really deserved to be there.
Former US president Barack Obama is in New Zealand for three days. You might not get to see him but as Madeleine Chapman, shows you can still travel like him.
To sleep or not to sleep? Madeleine Chapman stays overnight at Max Richter's eight hour show and realises how tired she is.
Madeleine Chapman winces while watching cycleway protester Lisa Prager swing a hammer.
Teeks, Emily King, and Tank and the Bangas performed together in a three-part outdoor event for Auckland Arts Festival. Madeleine Chapman was there.
Ross Taylor scored an unbeaten 181 runs in yesterday's ODI victory against the England men's team. Madeleine ChapMAN accurately reports.
James Blunt may be a world-class entertainer but his crowd at Spark Arena last night were anything but. Madeleine Chapman reviews one of her favourite artists.
Grace Jones performed at Auckland City Limits to an enthusiastic crowd. Then Dan Carter appeared and ruined everything. Madeleine Chapman reports.
Madeleine Chapman spends a long, soul-sucking day at an Auckland tenancy tribunal.
On Monday night, Seven Sharp aired a segment warning against the left-leaning political extremist groups, aka meme pages, on Facebook. Madeleine Chapman expands on the report.
