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As we head into the competition's final week, which of the six remaining castaways stand the best chance?

Celebrity Treasure Island power rankings: The mad king’s destiny

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Does the maligned Folie à Deux at least deserve a little credit for daring to try something different?

Review: The new Joker movie isn’t great, but is it really as bad as people are saying?

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John Campbell doesn’t solve a crime in his new series – instead he uncovers how long you can ask a question before someone finally listens to you.

Review: John Campbell, true crime and a taste of TVNZ’s new era

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The brat green billboards were right, the Chappell Roan rumours were wrong. 

Our quickfire reckons on the Laneway 2025 lineup

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If punters, police and PR people don’t want to acknowledge what’s going on, who’s left to give a shit?

The crowd at Listen In sucked – why are New Zealand fans so unruly?

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Including a new local teen drama, a Cate Blanchett thriller, and a murderous take on Fleabag.

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

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'It obviously spoke to the children,' says the woman responsible for promoting fish and chips at breakfast, lunch and tea.

Meet the unsung icon behind the primary school hit ‘Fish and Chips’

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Meet the Southland principal who wrote and directed a feature length fantasy epic starring the whole school.

‘Primary school LOTR’: The principal giving Peter Jackson a run for his money

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'I was always part of a team. Some of the best work Campbell Live did, I was only fronting the show.'

‘I can’t believe we’re doing this’: John Campbell on his proudest TV moments

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'The chorus melody is so heartbreaking but the lyrics are so encouraging, like woah … I am the dancing queen!'

‘I am the dancing queen!’: Matthew Young and Jared Frost’s perfect weekend playlist

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Based on a true story, Joan is a colourful series about one woman’s dramatic – and unlawful – rags-to-riches transformation.

Review: Neon’s new British drama is a fun, feisty trip back to the 1980s

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Featuring a merge, a mercy card, and many margaritas mostly consumed by Christian Cullen.

Celebrity Treasure Island power rankings: What in the nacho libre is this?

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If we’re after a tonic for what ails us, Live and Let Dai is a compulsory first dose.

Review: In confronting death, Dai Henwood is teaching us how to live

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Including John Campbell's latest crime special, the return of Ahikāroa, and Dai Henwood as you've never seen him before. 

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The actor and writer looks back on a life filled with terrifying children’s TV, deliciously unforgettable ads and a newfound love for Formula One.

‘Real trouble’: Michelle Langstone on the most chaotic CTI player of all time

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A property show in the middle of a housing crisis – whatever could go wrong?

Location Location Location NZ is a bleak reminder of how much a home costs

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'I’ve no idea how John Lennon wrote such an achingly nostalgic song at only 25 years of age.'

‘I’m a complete sucker for a French horn’: Zed’s perfect weekend playlist

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The show's second season picks up the drama where it left off – in a flat where, if walls could talk, they’d have a lot of shit to say.

Review: Not Even is probably the realest reflection of life as a Gen Z in Aotearoa

Not Even is probably the realest reflection of life as a Gen Z in Aotearoa

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'More people will watch it if there's more to watch. I've already said that but it’s very important.'

‘Stupid not to do another series’: Local kids respond to the cancellation of Time Bandits

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Two eliminations, one medical emergency and a shocking emergency defecation situation.

Celebrity Treasure Island power rankings: Tears on my pillow, jet planes in my heart

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Toheroa were so good, we ate them all. But one group is working hard to restore them along one of Aotearoa's most famous beaches.

The fight for the toheroa of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe

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Is there such a thing as too many moons? This Spinoff writer says yes.

I hate and repudiate our new ersatz, pretender moon

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Can you make your way around the country via expedited transport, housing, energy and mining projects?

Let’s play Tour of New Zealand: Fast Track Edition

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While reports of oil leaking from the capsized Manawanui may be unfounded, that doesn't mean the wreckage won't cause lasting damage.

An ecological disaster looms off the coast of Samoa

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A global shortage means imported olive oil is more costly than it’s been since the late 90s. Can local producers compete on price now? 

Olive oil costs heaps at the moment. Can local producers come to the rescue?

The Spinoff’s trap correspondent, Tekashi09, reviews one of the biggest albums of the month, Travis Scott’s 

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The Spinoff's trap correspondent reviews Travis Scott's 'Astroworld' | The Spinoff TV

The Spinoff's trap correspondent, Tekashi09, reviews one of the biggest albums of the month, Travis Scott's Astroworld. Esskeetit!

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Pop CultureAugust 13, 2018

‘It’s lit!’: Travis Scott’s Astroworld, reviewed (WATCH)

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Pop CultureAugust 13, 2018

‘It’s lit!’: Travis Scott’s Astroworld, reviewed (WATCH)

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