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It’s only week one, and already the celebrities are losing their cool.

Celebrity Treasure Island power rankings: A cheating scandal rocks the beach

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Did Aotearoa's largest gaming festival live up to the hype?

Spark’s inaugural gaming festival was for the kids, and kids at heart

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In the midst of the most shocking news event of the 21st century, Shortland Street was trying out one of its most ambitious storylines ever. 

You won’t believe what happened on Shortland Street on 9/11

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It's almost a quarter of a century since 'Lydia'. Have the newly reunited band still got it?

‘I fucking forgot how the song goes’: A review of Fur Patrol in 2024

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It was rare, I was there, I remember it all too well.

Revealed: What The Spinoff looked like the day it launched

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Featuring the return of Location, Location, Location, a wholesome local reality show and a documentary some are calling the new Tiger King. 

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

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Only one side is willing to speak about what happened one night in April.

Inside the cold war between Live Nation and the Powerstation

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'Wherever I go, people say do you want to do The Blue Monkey? No, I do not want to do The Blue Monkey.'

‘I wish I’d never thought of it’: The Blue Monkey on Suzanne Paul’s back

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Ten timeless songs to rock through the weekend with.

‘A bogan-fuelled track to remind us where we came from’: Blindspott’s perfect weekend playlist

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Nothing happens quickly on Nadia’s Farm. It’s a welcome reminder that this is how the world is supposed to work.

The seasons change, but hope always prevails on Nadia’s Farm

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All 210 tasks from Taskmaster NZ, ranked from worst to best

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Featuring a return to New Zealand's favourite farm, the return of a Wellington-based comedy series and a brand new Nicole Kidman murder mystery.

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The 'just about perfect' season one was a tough act to follow, but the new season of Sherwood pulls it off.

Welcome back to one of the best dramas on television

From Suzanne Paul calling herself a 'Natural Glow ho' to Duncan Garner sobbing on the beach, the new season is already shaping up to be one of the greats.

The 10 most chaotic moments from the Celebrity Treasure Island teaser 

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star conquers one interview series to rule them all. 

‘You can keep your track pants on’: The scene that haunts Leon Wadham

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"We’re in the lounge, we’re crocheting, someone’s getting a tattoo and we’re sipping on coffee."

‘The most glorious arrangement of all time’: Revulva’s perfect weekend playlist

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'I was bawling – it was exactly what’s been missing on our screens.'

Why Shortland Street’s first fat storyline is such a big deal

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'It's like the way the elves long for Valinor...'

Here’s what the Rings of Power cast miss the most about Aotearoa

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Names are more than identifiers; they are complex links to heritage and identity.

Reclaiming identity: The power in changing your name

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Mātaki Mai kicks off in Ōtautahi next month. We spoke to the organiser about what it means for the city.

Inside Ōtautahi’s first te ao Māori film festival

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'They thought it sounded like a slur' – Sascha Stronach on what it’s like to fight US editors on matters of New Zealand slang.

Is it possible to keep your voice and soul while writing for an international market?

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The Spinoff published 28,691 articles in 10 years. Here are just a few of the most memorable ones.

The stories that defined The Spinoff

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The closure of two mills near Ohakune will mean the loss of 230 jobs.

The human face of the electricity crisis

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It’s playing a key role in the growth of indigenous and minority businesses around the world. In Aotearoa, the journey is just beginning.

What is supplier diversity, why does it matter and why should I care?

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For people regularly transferring money to family in the Pacific, the options are limited – and expensive.

Sending money overseas can be expensive. Who does it hurt the most?

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A cafe chain closed down and the owner blamed cycleways – but none of the cafes were anywhere near one. What's really going on?

The mystery of the killer bike lane

Gone is 3News and in it’s place is the gleaming fresh Newshub. Mediaworks has released a 360 degree video tour of the new studio hosted by Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts. We took it, had a poke around and can now expose the inconvenient truths behind the new studio.  

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What dark secrets does Newshub's 360 studio video reveal?

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Mediaworks has released a 360 degree video tour of the Newshub studio. We took it, had a poke around and can now expose the disturbing truths behind the gleaming new set.

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Pop CultureFebruary 10, 2016

What dark secrets does Newshub’s 360 degree studio video reveal?

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Pop CultureFebruary 10, 2016

What dark secrets does Newshub’s 360 degree studio video reveal?

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