Video Archive
In this crisis, NZ Rugby needs to prove it takes the women’s game seriously
Melodie Robinson makes the case for greater support for women's rugby, and says mothers are the code's most important fanbase.
Rugby Unwrapped: What rugby can learn from its rival codes (WATCH)
Scotty Stevenson and a panel of rugby insiders look to the future of the sport, and ask what can be done to make that future more secure.
Rugby Unwrapped: How NZ rugby needs to change to survive (WATCH)
In the first of a wide-ranging three-part series looking at the state of rugby in New Zealand, Scotty Stevenson asks where the sport is at, where is it going and how will we get there
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.
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.
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.
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.
48Hours Lockdown Showcase: It Was Sol
The Spinoff is showcasing seven films from the 48-hour film competition. We're sharing one a day in the lead up to the one-hour awards special, airing on TVNZ2. Third up, It Was Sol from team Piwaiwaka.
48Hours Lockdown Showcase: Containment
The Spinoff is showcasing seven finalists from this year's 48Hour film festival. Second up, Containment from Corner Shop.
48Hours Lockdown Showcase: A Necessary Death
The Spinoff is showcasing seven films from the 48hour lockdown competition. We're sharing one a day in the lead up to the one-hour awards special, airing on TVNZ2. First up is A Necessary Death from team Bubblemates.
Siouxsie Wiles: Are disinfectants effective against Covid-19? Yes, but…
The American president suggested injecting or inhaling disinfectant could cure people of Covid-19. Dr Wiles says absolutely not, Mr Trump.
Church & AP eat doughnuts and test out a new single in episode two of Final Mix
Young-gun hip-hop duo Church & AP came out blazing on all cylinders with their debut album last year. In the new series Final Mix, Yadana Saw picks them up for a trip to Krispy Kreme and a listen to their latest single.
Just Dr Ashley Bloomfield saying kia ora 44 times
Today New Zealand begins two desolate days without updates from Ashley Bloomfield. Here's something to fill the void.
Tami Neilson road tests her new album on the first episode of Final Mix
In the first episode of the Final Mix, music journalist Yadana Saw chats with cross-Atlantic country maven Tami Neilson.
It took 60 years, but Ruia Morrison has finally been recognised as a tennis legend
In a classic case of better late than never, pioneering Māori tennis player Ruia Morrison was honoured at the 2020 ASB Classic in Auckland.
Scratched: Ruia Morrison was New Zealand’s own Serena Williams
From tennis champions to dance craze inventors, Scratched celebrates New Zealand sporting heroes who never got their due – but whose legacies deserve to be in lights.
Eight simple rules to make the most of a restaurant buffet
The buffet offers up a grand opportunity to stuff one's face, but what is the best way to optimise your buffet-going experience and eat all the glorious things?
Summer binge watch: Scratched, Aotearoa’s Lost Sporting Legends
Catch up on Scratched, the Spinoff's video series celebrating New Zealand sporting heroes who never got their due – but whose legacies deserve to be in lights.
Summer binge watch: Two Sketches with Toby Morris
Catch up on Two Sketches, featuring Spinoff cartoonist Toby Morris chatting and drawing with a selection of New Zealand artists.
Summer binge: The five best webisodes on The Spinoff this year
The Spinoff produced four web series in 2019. Here is the cream of the crop, from a table tennis legend to on-air Brazilian wax (sorry Alex).
Watch every episode of On the Rag this International Women’s Day
Based on the podcast of the same name, Alex Casey, Michele A’Court and Leonie Hayden set out to jelly wrestle with every issue under the sun.
Why you should be opshopping this Christmas (WATCH)
With the fast fashion industry playing a huge role in both the climate crisis and global gender inequality, Alex Casey goes on the hunt for a solution.
On the Rag: the climate is effed. Or is it?* (WATCH)
In the latest episode of On The Rag, Michele, Alex and Leonie go looking for hope amid the climate crisis.
