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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. 

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

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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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The film director turned influencer has been promoting a weird range of products lately.

What is going on with Taika Waititi’s Instagram? 

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A longtime Katy Perry devotee wrestles with the fact one of his favourite artists just doesn't have it anymore. 

I listened to Katy Perry’s new album 143 so you don’t have to

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The groundbreaking show has had mixed reviews over the past two decades. 

Reviewing the very first episode of bro’Town, 20 years on

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Including a New Zealander in a surprising starring role, a new Adam Brody rom com and Oprah Winfrey vs AI.

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'I was probably eight or nine – old enough to know better and old enough to be really embarrassed.'

‘A crisis situation’: Guy Montgomery’s live TV toilet nightmare

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'This song is nostalgic of Friday arvos after kura, the crew heading off to touch tourney at the Trusts.'

‘Perfect on a dusty Sunday’: Mohi and Chase Woods’ perfect weekend playlist

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Shocking new video confirms a significant number of New Zealanders have been recruited to join The Office Australia. 

Brain drain: Record number of NZers cross ditch for The Office Australia

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A review of one of the most anticipated novels of the year. 

The breath out: Kataraina by Becky Manawatu, reviewed

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If we want to keep universal super in place, some tough decisions need to be made – and soon, says Treasury's chief economic adviser.

Podcast: Is our retirement system unsustainable?

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Anna Rawhiti-Connell reflects on the week that was.

The Weekend: Is Wellington really ‘gayer’ than Auckland?

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An elder scolded me for my inability to speak Cantonese: 'You must learn.' My father heard my elder’s words and said nothing. My shame was as much his as it was mine.

Missing metal: On language and identity

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Making a splash: Is this the most impressive select committee submission ever?

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The Friday Poem: ‘cabbage rolls’ by Jiaqiao Liu

The Spinoff presents TGI Funny Girls, an exclusive look at a brand new Funny Girls sketch every Friday.

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is well underway and the Spinoff are proud to present a first look at one of the sketches featuring in tonight’s episode. ‘Stuck for life’ is a parody of a family sitcom with an existential twist. What more could you want from a Friday afternoon? Have a watch, have a laugh, have a few surprisingly grim thoughts.

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Pop CultureOctober 14, 2016

TGI Funny Girls: the grim reality of sitcoms

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Pop CultureOctober 14, 2016

TGI Funny Girls: the grim reality of sitcoms

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