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Recapping a big month for social media, and some predictions for the year ahead.

The Fold: On Meta going Maga, TikTok’s perilous future and NZ media in 2025

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How a big shiny sign on the Wellington waterfront exposed a problem with local news.

Windbag: Why I was wrong about the Well_ngton sign

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Madeleine Chapman reflects on the week that was.

The Weekend: Is 2025 the year we all slow down?

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A cautionary tale of how writing a quick news banger can leave you with a guilty conscience.

How a $1.50 coffee became a priceless lesson in ethical journalism

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The story behind the story that sparked headlines around the world – and almost short-circuited the Herald website.

‘Man had eel in his bum’: Remembering the story that almost broke the Herald

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It was a torrid year for almost every aspect of New Zealand’s media – with one vast, existential threat lurking underneath.

Ten stories that defined New Zealand’s media in 2024

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A new fund has been launched to provide freelance writers with grants to work on ambitious, in-depth journalism.

Announcing the Vince Geddes In-Depth Journalism Fund

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Bulletins and beloved current affairs programmes fell like flies in an agonising year for screen journalism.

To all the TV news we lost in 2024

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The Weekend: The phrase of the year is ‘gingle malt’

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From mullet competitions to ram raids, if it happened in Te Awamutu, the Courier was there to cover it.

A love letter to community newspapers 

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Leaked emails and documents show that the media giant will soon break apart – opening up a range of options for owner Sinead Boucher.

Stuff ‘consciously uncouples’ into two separate digital and print businesses

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With funding stagnant since 2008, the broadcaster is racing to adapt to a digital world – but at what cost?

With its daily news bulletin scrapped, what’s next for Whakaata Māori?

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The Weekend: Seriously, you need to wear sunscreen

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The Weekend: A guide to The Spinoff, for readers old and new

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An important announcement from the CEO, the editor and the founder of The Spinoff.<br />


An open letter about the future of The Spinoff

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An expiration date on longform video journalism means news shared to TVNZ+ is destined for a short shelf life.

The hidden problem when ‘news’ isn’t popular

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The Weekend: What would you march for?

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Anna Rawhiti-Connell reflects on the week that was.

The Weekend: In defence of Auckland’s ‘incredibly’ expensive Christmas tree

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Four months since Stuff’s brave leap into the unknown, here's how ThreeNews is performing.

We have the ratings for Stuff’s ThreeNews. What story do they tell?

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The Weekend: I don’t know how to travel

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Ten brilliant – and brilliantly short – books to kickstart the year.

One simple trick to conquer your reading goals: read shorter books

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Can either newbie beat the best ice block in New Zealand?

A review of the two new ice blocks vying for the Cyclone’s crown

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It may look like a beautiful piece of abstract art, but the reality of what you're looking at 'raises a few scary questions'.

Great, there are microplastics in our compost now too

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'I’m 14,000 kilometres away from home nine months out of the year and am very much on my own. It’s definitely a bit daunting at times.'

The cost of being: A 19-year-old studying in the US on a full scholarship

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The 45th president becomes the 47th, while the 46th had one final trick up his sleeve.

Reintroducing Donald Trump, president of the United States

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The doctor who patiently waited for his dream role, then lasted barely a year in it.

The rise and fall of Shane Reti

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Including one of the most anticipated prestige dramas of the year, and Amy Adams turning into a dog. 

New to streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week

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Shane Reti's demotion is a reminder that the best experience for being a minister is being a minister.

Are past careers important in politics?

Troye Sivan joins Alex and Joseph on the couch to share his wisdom and debut a bold new look.

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This week Alex and Joseph are joined by popstar and Youtube legend 

 to share their scars, talk about awkward dancing and sample a new look in facial hair. Oh, and the latest singles from Broods, Alessia Cara and Graham Candy.

Watch all our episodes of Pop on the Couch here, including Vince Staples, Sole Mio and Taylor Swift

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This week Alex and Joseph are joined by popstar and Youtube legend Troye Sivan to share their scars, talk about awkward dancing and sample a new look in facial hair.

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MediaAugust 10, 2016

Rare: Pop on the Couch featuring famous popstar Troye Sivan (VIDEO)

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MediaAugust 10, 2016

Rare: Pop on the Couch featuring famous popstar Troye Sivan (VIDEO)

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