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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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Madeleine Chapman reflects on the week that was.

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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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 agreement will ease Palestinians’ suffering, but international agencies will struggle to meet the massive need for humanitarian relief.

World celebrates Gaza ceasefire deal

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Our prized tracks are frequently listed among the best in the world. They’re also, sorry to report, dusty, boring mountains with no gift shops, hobbits or TikTok.

The worst Google reviews of New Zealand’s best tramps

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With the local body elections in October, a long-awaited upgrade of Courtenay Place, and big changes for water, housing, and the economy, it's set to be another dramatic year for the capital city.

Bucket fountains of news: The big issues for Wellington in 2025

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I can’t help but feel that my 2025 is cursed already. Should I start over, or give up and wait for 2026?

Help Me Hera: I’ve already broken four of my five new year resolutions

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Currently, under 18s are legally allowed to buy Lotto tickets. That's about to change.

The overdue decision to increase Lotto age restrictions

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With select committees increasingly swamped with submissions, it's clear this once niche act has gone mainstream. But does it make any difference?

The submission surge: How having a say on new laws went from nerdy to normal

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A hospital in limbo, a local body election and a deputy prime minister in waiting: welcome to politics, 2025 edition.

Stayin’ alive at the Beehive in 2025: Your handy guide to the year ahead in politics

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Over 10,000 school students in New Zealand learn outside of school, but that doesn’t mean they’re always at home.

Goodbye to the classroom: Where and how home-educated students learn

A moving short film to be enjoyed with your nearest and dearest this Christmas Day. 

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To honour both the birth of Jesus and the retirement of Peter Dunne, we at The Spinoff have assembled a touching Christmas video for you to enjoy with your friends and family.

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A moving short film to be enjoyed with your nearest and dearest this Christmas day. 

The Spinoff

MediaDecember 25, 2017

A very special Peter Dunne Christmas message from The Spinoff

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MediaDecember 25, 2017

A very special Peter Dunne Christmas message from The Spinoff

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