The sale of Stuff sets the stage for a new independent media in New Zealand

The big media companies just want to get married. Duncan Greive makes the case for dozens of divorces instead.

Stuff bought by its CEO, MediaWorks announces mass layoffs in historic day for NZ media

Duncan Greive assesses an extraordinary morning for New Zealand’s media.

There and back again: The bill targeting workers’ right in the screen industry

A bill is currently being read in parliament that could radically shift employee rights in our screen and gaming industries.

The bumper Toby Morris & Siouxsie Wiles Covid-19 box set

All the illustrations and animations in one place.

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NZME and Stuff’s merger saga just reached a bizarre new peak

NZME asked the commerce commission for urgent approval to buy Stuff for $1. Minutes later, Stuff’s owner said it was no longer in talks with NZME.

The Spinoff seeks account manager to join commercial team

A newly established position in our commercial team.

Break out the bubbles: The winners of the 48Hours Lockdown are…

For the past week, we’ve been showcasing our picks from the 48Hours Lockdown. Today, we’ve got the awards special AND the winners to show you.

How an anonymous, untrue tweet about suicide spiralled out of control

Last week, an inaccurate tweet about suicide spread so far that both the Ministry of Health and the Mental Health Foundation had to respond.

The Fold podcast: Bailey Mackey takes Māori storytelling to the world

He started as a journalist, became a producer, and is now one of NZ’s most successful TV creators.

48Hours Lockdown Showcase: Nothing To See Here

The Spinoff is showcasing seven films from the 48-hour film competition. Today, Nothing to See Here from team PickleThugs.

The Spinoff is hiring

Three new permanent staff and casual shift work available. 

48Hours Lockdown Showcase: Duck 3D: 2D Busta’s

The Spinoff is showcasing seven films from the 48-hour film competition. Today, 3D Duck: 2D Busta's from team Flat Earth Globalists.

Bauer’s biggest-selling NZ magazine is back… or is it?

A month after the German publisher shut down its NZ publications, one of the biggest titles has relaunched quietly – but now it's made in Australia.

Taika Waititi directing Star Wars is huge, but there’s one big challenge to overcome

Taika Waititi is making a Star Wars film! Great news, but maybe let's lower our expectations, writes Sam Brooks.

48Hour Lockdown Showcase: Cookie Jar

The Spinoff is showcasing seven films from the 48-hour film competition. Today, Cookie Jar from team The Morris Buchanans.

48Hours Lockdown Showcase: Ice Cold Killer

The Spinoff is showcasing seven films from the 48-hour film competition. Today, Ice Cold Killer from team Proto Primate.