Piers Morgan’s tweet ‘I want to die.’: The definitive history
“I want to die.” is Piers Morgan’s masterpiece. It will be his legacy. But for most of us the origins of the tweet have been a mystery lost to the ravages of time... until now.
Media
What New Zealand looks like when you watch it on NBC
On Megyn Kelly's new show Keith Morrison delivers a glossy paean to New Zealand, where US citizens are apparently flocking following the demise of the American dream.
The best of The Spinoff this week
Compiling the best reading from your friendly local website.
'People still watch DVDs?!': Why the TV box set is still going strong
Like books and vinyl records, DVD box sets are holding firm against the streaming tide, writes Aaron Yap.
‘It’s 12 years ago now, for God’s sake’: Alastair Campbell on his role in the 2005 Lions tour and that O’Driscoll-Umaga tackle
The former political spin doctor talks to Toby Manhire about the controversial tour, and what happens when the media guy becomes the story.
The best of The Spinoff this week
Compiling the best reading from your friendly local website.
Our honest opinion regarding Colin Craig
This morning Radio NZ reported Colin Craig was launching legal action against his former press secretary Rachel MacGregor - though Craig says he used to want to do that but doesn’t anymore. Hayden Donnell responds to the news with his honest opinion.
The best of The Spinoff this week
Compiling the best reading from your friendly local website.
The Spinoff reviews New Zealand #25: Toothbrush subscription service Freshbrush
We review the entire country and culture of New Zealand, one thing at a time. Today: Don Rowe reviews a subscription toothbrush.
A few beers with … Morning Report’s Susie Ferguson
Just over three years ago, Susie Ferguson began as co-host of NZ’s most important news programme, Morning Report. She joins Toby Manhire to discuss the show, her rapport with Guyon Espiner, sexist abuse from listeners, how she ended up in NZ, and a dramatic head knock at the hands of her toddler
