Laura Vincent

Contributing writer

Laura (Ngāti Māhanga) is a writer working on her first novel and a collection of poetry and short stories. She also writes a food blog, hungryandfrozen.com, and regular content for her Patreon patrons.

Have a closet of dresses gathering dust? Roll, don’t fold or hang for best preservation (Image: Getty Images)

18th June, 2021

The Friday Poem: Millennium taffeta, by Laura Vincent

A new poem from poet and food writer Laura Vincent.

By Laura Vincent

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10th January, 2020

The Friday Poem: Anecdotal happiness by Laura Vincent

A new poem by Wellington writer Laura Vincent.

By Laura Vincent

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A War Story revolves around Peter Arnett’s interview with Osama Bin Laden in 1996.

26th August, 2019

Review: A War Story dramatises Bin Laden before 9/11 shook the world

A War Story is one more attempt in a long line of art to make sense of 9/11 – this time from a uniquely Kiwi perspective.

By Laura Vincent

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The Queen of her Canadian Small Town: Moira Rose.

11th August, 2019

That’s pure Moira Rose: the influences behind Schitt’s Creek’s bizarro queen

Laura Vincent explores the pop cultural roots of Moira Rose, the narcissist soap opera actress and breakout character from the offbeat, beloved sitcom Schitt's Creek.

By Laura Vincent

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Haley Sproull (Mitch) in Three’s Golden Boy

17th July, 2019

Review: Golden Boy delivers big laughs from small town New Zealand

Laura Vincent reviews Golden Boy, an excellent new sitcom from Three that skewers small town New Zealand and the colourful characters who populate it.

By Laura Vincent

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The Friday Poem: ACTIVITIES by Laura Vincent

12th July, 2019

The Friday Poem: ACTIVITIES by Laura Vincent

A poem by Wellington writer Laura Vincent.

By Laura Vincent

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Your next obsession is right around the corner, and it’s shaped like a crazy ex.

10th July, 2019

Missing Fleabag? Here’s why you should watch Crazy Ex-Girlfriend next

You've watched all twelve episodes of Fleabag three times now – where to from here? Laura Vincent has your next obsession sorted.

By Laura Vincent

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Choreography, turkey lurkey time, Angelo Badalamenti.

7th April, 2019

My YouTube Party of Five: Laura Vincent

Obscure Tony awards performances, Twin Peaks and choreography videos – Laura Vincent's YouTube Party of Five runs the full weird YouTube gamut.

By Laura Vincent

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This is Joe Rogan now – but where did he come from?

12th March, 2019

Remembering the cute, podcast-less Joe Rogan

Before The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan was an actor on a much-loved, little-seen show called NewsRadio. Laura Vincent looks back at the unproblematic hunk Rogan used to be.

By Laura Vincent

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Obituary: Goodbye to Bernie, the goodest boy in Wellington

20th April, 2017

Obituary: Goodbye to Bernie, the goodest boy in Wellington

Laura Vincent farewells Wellington's famous furry friend.

By Laura Vincent

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