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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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Madeleine Chapman reflects on the week that was.

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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The Weekend: When the tide turns

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The Weekend: What does your taste say about you?

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Questions were raised after RNZ pulled one of its own podcasts weeks before its release. Now, The Spinoff can reveal what was actually said.

The Anika Moa and Kiri Allan interview RNZ didn’t want you to hear

Revealed: The Anika Moa and Kiri Allan interview RNZ didn’t want you to hear

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The appointment of Philip Crump to NZ on Air’s board has sent a ripple of fear through the media – here's why he has them spooked.

Is there room for conservatives in culture? NZ On Air is about to find out

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The Weekend: How to get hired

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The NZ Film Commission has been caught red-handed spending money.

Breaking news: Things cost money

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The Weekend: When did you stop listening to new music?

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Google's opposition to a proposed bill has three possible outcomes, some more devastating than others.

Could a ‘Canadian compromise’ resolve the high stakes standoff between Google and NZ news media?

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Our new columnist, the Insider Insider, takes a peek inside the insiderest media operation of all time. 

Insider Insider: inside the NZ Herald’s insider empire 

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It’s possible to view shutting its news website as a retrenchment from digital. In fact, it’s the opposite.

Why TVNZ is right to shut down 1news.co.nz (with one major caveat)

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From 'testing' to 'tiring', there's a clear theme.

The world in 2024, in one sentence

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The government says it's a 'technology-led approach'. Critics say it's an 'abject failure'. 

The finalised second Emissions Reduction Plan is out – what’s in it and what’s not?

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The writer and professor shares some of his favourite books – and the one he'd purge from his memory if he could.

‘A sick wish fulfilment fantasy, so badly written’: Harry Ricketts’ biggest book regret

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Our legendary guide is back to help you through another silly season.

Kirihimete gift guide 2024: cool stuff from Māori and Pasifika-led brands

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A much maligned old friend is reborn as a field of dreams. 

How Mt Smart turned into the most electrifying Auckland destination of 2024

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Some in the industry say a small number of negligent trainers 'buggered it' for everyone else.

Greyhound racing sprints toward the finish line

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Believe it or not, this is not a joke headline.

Auckland Council opposes new housing because motorists won’t be able to see a hill

The Spinoff TV’s Ra Pomare and Angella Dravid discuss the big First Baby news.

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Ra and Angella on Jacinda Ardern's baby

The Spinoff TV screens Fridays at 9.45pm from June 22nd on THREE. Thanks to NZ on Air.

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The Spinoff TV's Ra Pomare and Angella Dravid discuss the big First Baby news. 

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MediaJune 19, 2018

Angella and Ra on Jacinda Ardern’s baby

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MediaJune 19, 2018

Angella and Ra on Jacinda Ardern’s baby

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