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Inspired by the controversy over Facebook's exploitation of users' personal information, four Spinoff staffers downloaded their data. Here's what they found. 

We downloaded our Facebook data and all we got was this lousy list of random stuff

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Public broadcasting at its finest on Friday when the winners of our "exciting" new writers residency award will be announced live on air by Jesse Mulligan.<br />


Jesse Mulligan will announce the winners of Surrey Hotel Residency live on air on Friday!

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After the finale of The Bachelor NZ, some of the greatest minds in the country* assemble to talk about what they've learned from Jordan and the Bacholerettes this season.

The Bachelor NZ Group Think, Week 10: What have we learned, really?

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This week the team discuss the perils of mountain-biking, do some terrible Gollum impressions and introduce a brand new #emotionaldump hashtag.

The Fantasy Suite – A Bachelor NZ podcast, Week Nine: Time for a big ol’ emotional dump

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After week seven on The Bachelor NZ, some of the greatest minds in the country* assemble to talk about the big issues including Jordan's poor connecting skills, that mannequin, and life after The Bachelor.<br />


Bachelor NZ Group Think, Week Seven: Is Jordan actually a mannequin?

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After week six on The Bachelor NZ, some of the greatest minds in the country* assemble to talk about the big issues including Ceri's tragic expressions and eerie similarities with Twilight.

Bachelor NZ Group Think, Week Six: How dare they not eat cheese

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After week two on The Bachelor NZ, some of the greatest minds in the country* assemble to talk about the big issues including Gabs' nastiness, Naz' nastiness, and Jordan's nasty striped singlets.

Bachelor NZ Group Think, Week Five: That was actually pretty racist

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After week four on The Bachelor NZ, some of the greatest minds in the country* assemble to talk about the big issues including tribal lego bricks, big budgets and stuffed toy voodoo.

The Bachelor NZ Group Think, Week Four: How did they afford a luxury trip to Hawaii?

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After week two on The Bachelor NZ, some of the greatest minds in the country* assemble to talk about the big issues including the official drink of the show, Jordan's dessert flirt and Lindsey's paintball massacre. 

The Bachelor NZ Group Think, Week Two: Is The Bachelor secretly a massive wine nerd?

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To celebrate International Women's Day, The Spinoff assembles some of the most hilarious, brave and butt-kicking moments for women on television. 

A selection of butt-kicking TV moments to enjoy this International Women’s Day

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A brand new episode of On The Rag, a podcast the state of women in pop culture, news and the world. 

Podcast: On the Rag – February edition featuring Barbie, Kesha and Return of Kings

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You've always wanted to read a comprehensive list of the best 100 works of non-fiction ever published in New Zealand. Here it is, for God's sake!

The greatest New Zealand works of non-fiction ever – part two

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The 100 greatest New Zealand works of non-fiction ever – part one

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TV3's Funny Girls comes to the end this week. In celebration of its triumphant first season, we asked the Funny Girls team to tell us their favourite sketches so far.<br />


Television: Group Think – The Funny Girls Team Pick Their Favourite Sketches

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Heather du Plessis-Allan menacingly polishes a rifle, Peter Williams rides a 'Glideboard', and our funny little country gets  a mention on US television.

Television: The Spinoff’s TV Week – HDPA Buys a Gun, Peter Williams Rides a Glideboard

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We enjoyed Dom Harvey’s live prostate exam on Story so much we’ve brainstormed ten more ideas for future TV3 live broadcast stunts. 

Television: How Can TV3 Follow Dom Harvey’s Live Prostate Exam?

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In the final Group Think for X Factor NZ 2015, the Spinoff writers assemble one last time to express their frustrations and remember the good times like when they were 18.

X Factor NZ: Group Think, Week 14 – Jelly Wrestling, Advice for Beau and Burying the X Factor Corpse

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With at least two think tank members at the live X Factor NZ show this week, we deliver more inside jellybean-based scoops than ever before. 

X Factor NZ: Group Think, Week 13 – Finding True X Factor Bliss and Rearranging Shelton’s Jellybeans

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As The Bachelor NZ contestants have been whittled down, so too have our Group Think contributors. In the final instalment, Art and Matilda's wedding is envisaged and a brand new, very old, conspiracy is unearthed. 

The Bachelor NZ: Group Think, Week Eight – Ancient Conspiracy Theories and Shredding for the Wedding

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After a week of Kiwi classics, our Group Thinkers weigh in with Steve's real age, Shelton's irritating metaphorical wardrobe and scoops from the set. 

X Factor NZ: Group Think, 12 – Broad Truths, Industry Hats and Crying Doppelgangers

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When faced with an abundance of radiant, fairly priced produce, I will always buy too much. But I refuse to let anything go to waste.

How to make the most of your market haul

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The Friday Poem: ‘Mitochondrial Problem’ by Evangeline Riddiford Graham

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The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending April 18

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The Ministry of Health has delayed the release of its evidence brief on puberty blockers. While we wait, Julia de Bres speaks to those with firsthand experience.

What access to puberty blockers means for trans young people and their whānau

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Barcelona's city streets have gone from traffic-clogged to pedestrian-friendly. How? And why can't we do it here?

How superblocks can help reimagine city life

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Yes, they're better for the environment. No, that's not a good enough reason for me to use them. 

Hear me out: You can shove your reusable period products

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The government's plan to get 50,000 people off jobseeker support by 2030 has had a rocky start.

20,000 more on jobseeker benefits than this time last year

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Raglan Roast is a staple of Wellington coffee culture. But with five branches across the capital, which one is the best? 

All of the Raglan Roast cafes in Wellington, ranked from worst to best

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Student advocates are calling for 'drastic measures' to force the university to take their concerns seriously.

Auckland uni students threaten rent strike over rising accommodation fees

There’s a new Bachelor, a new mansion, and the same old dorks talking about it. The Fantasy Suite is The Spinoff’s weekly podcast about The Bachelor NZ, hosted by Jane Yee with Alex Casey and Duncan Greive.

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, the team are joined by their old flame Rikki to dissect this week on 

. Topics include the perils of mountain-biking, some terrible Gollum impressions and a brand new #emotionaldump hashtag.

In the words of a wise man, c’mon guys – let’s go to the party.

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Group ThinkApril 27, 2016

The Fantasy Suite – A Bachelor NZ podcast, Week Nine: Time for a big ol’ emotional dump

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The Fantasy Suite – A Bachelor NZ podcast, Week Nine: Time for a big ol’ emotional dump

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