Share Story×Share StoryFacebookTwitterBlueskyRedditEmailLinkedinWhatsappMessengerFor the Shortland Street 25th anniversary week, we’re reissuing David Farrier’s phenomenal 2014 ‘Real Talk’ interview series with two of the soaps’ biggest stars and thinkers – Ben Mitchell and Cam Jones. Today, the trio discuss cyclists. “Get on the side, mate. You’re a bike.” Click here to watch the entire Real Talk series This content, like all television coverage we do at The Spinoff, is brought to you thanks to the excellent folk at Lightbox. Do us and yourself a favour by clicking here to start a FREE 30 day trial of this truly wonderful service. More Reading
New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this weekIncluding a controversial new Gloriavale documentary and what some critics are calling the funniest show of the year. By Thomas Giblin | 29th June, 2026Guest writer
OpinionThe problem with treating science like a startup Few New Zealanders spend much time thinking about volcanic monitoring but when a volcano erupts, we expect expertise to exist immediately.By Ruben Miller | 29th June, 2026Guest writer
OpinionJulie Christie’s new Gloriavale documentary plays it dangerously neutralThree’s new docuseries wants viewers to decide for themselves about Gloriavale – but is that fair?By Tara Ward | 29th June, 2026Staff writer
(Re)introducing Act’s new deputy leader, Nicole McKeeThe Act Party has named New Zealand's most famous former gun lobbyist as its new deputy leader.By Henry Oliver | 29th June, 2026Bulletin editor
Labour’s hype train has finally arrived in WellingtonIf there’s anything a Labour Party event can do well, it’s emulating the vibe of a church youth conference.By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 29th June, 2026Politics reporter
Aura edits and protests: Field notes from the Act Party’s big flash rallyAct kicked off the election campaign with a new deputy leader and an American-style rally. Also, David Seymour botched his Latin.By Joel MacManus | 29th June, 2026Senior writer
How the guitar became ‘part of the whānau’ for MāoriGuitars arrived in New Zealand with settlers, yet they have become a part of Māori culture. How?By Jamie Tahana | 28th June, 2026Guest writer
OpinionAttention armchair selectors: these are the mistakes you’re makingThink you could pick a better All Blacks squad than Dave Rennie and co? By Paul Thomas | 28th June, 2026Guest writer
Love, actually, at 47: ‘The situation is deeply depressing and distressing’'I expect my relationship to last until: My soul can no longer tolerate the lack of intimacy and crushes my mental and emotional health.'By Love actually | 28th June, 2026Guest writer
‘We are oppressed by a brutal bourgeoisie’: What 96 years of living has taught painter Jacqueline FaheyThe beloved painter, and subject of a new short documentary, gives her take on the state of the world.By Life Advice | 22nd June, 2026Guest writer
Review: What the Hell Happened at Woofington’s is NZ’s latest true crime must-watchHow a luxury dog kennel in a remote castle became the subject of a gripping three-part documentary series.By Tara Ward | 19th June, 2026
Review: Celebrity Escape is a confusing puzzle unto itself If you like watching people’s backs, Three’s new gameshow is the perfect escape for you.By Alex Casey | 17th June, 2026
‘This is what we do’: Three generations take to the stage in A Vaudeville of FlowersRanging in age from seven to 75, the Devenies embrace the traditions of a family acting troupe. By Tara Ward | 16th June, 2026
New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this weekIncluding one of the best films of 2025, and an unmissable family-friendly adventure on Māori+.By Thomas Giblin | 15th June, 2026
