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The funeral director and star of The Traitors NZ discusses her two favourite topics: death and reality television. 

‘What a privilege’:  Whitney from The Traitors NZ on life as a funeral director

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'Mainly I just love the musical frisbees he throws out into the world, and this is one of those.'

‘Possibly the best live gig I have been to’: TRiPS’ perfect weekend playlist

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If you haven’t started watching yet, we beg you to reconsider.

Why this season of The Traitors is the best reality TV NZ has ever made

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Here's when you can cheer on our first batch of athletes at Paris 2024.

New Zealanders in action: When and who to watch in week one of the Paris Olympics

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The Dunedin Study just showed up on the most watched reality show on Disney+.

The local science that just made a huge cameo in The Kardashians

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Would you rather drown in a vat of wine or be electrocuted while dressed as the Statue of Liberty?

What is the wildest Brokenwood Mysteries death of all time?

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Sadly the art department said the unique tourist attraction 'wasn’t practical' for the series.

‘We have one’: The local landmark Jemaine Clement tried to get in Time Bandits

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Who got flushed this week, and who remains circling the drain. 

The Traitors NZ Power Rankings: Are you not entertained?!

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Including a New Zealand-made fantasy reboot, a 14th century version of Love Island, a 90s boy band documentary and more.

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

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New Zealand’s most hectic comedy show is back for a fifth glorious series.

Who’s who in series five of Taskmaster NZ?

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'I don't really cope with the flashes and noise and all the stupid questions about what I'm wearing. Being nominated was like suddenly being put in a Barbie box.'

‘The best thing was going home’: Rachel Griffiths on attending the Oscars

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'If you could bottle up the feeling of being surrounded by your best mates at a festival, it’d sound like this.'

‘The prettiest synths I ever did hear’: PONZ’s perfect weekend playlist

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There’s more to this Friday afternoon catch cry than meets the eye.

The shocking truth about Mitre 10’s ‘Bring on the Weekend’ jingle

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No show on television in the 90s was more exciting than Gladiators. And no Gladiator was more exciting than Wolf.

What’s the biggest, baddest star of Gladiators doing in New Zealand?

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After so many films where Māori struggle and die, maybe it's time to make something different.

Ka Whawhai Tonu was just OK. Have we had enough depressing Māori war films now?

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Hear me out: Ban all celebrities from reality TV game shows

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The prize fund continues to grow, but so does the faithful's deathly sense of despair.

The Traitors NZ power rankings: Sucks to be you

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A new gladiatorial blockbuster, more perplexing family mysteries and the return of Colin from Accounts.

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'I love all of the worst and most manipulative reality television shows, but I feel guilty watching them.'

‘A feel-good experience’: Rhiannon McCall on making guilt-free reality TV

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Featuring the classic rock band that inspired new single 'Muse and Musician', a mesmerising local artist and more.

‘I cried in the best way’: Just Janie’s perfect weekend playlist

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Madeleine Chapman rounds out Death Week on The Spinoff with a final recommendation.

The Weekend: If in doubt, go to the funeral

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There's not a single dud in this dazzling collection of essays, which touches on everything from weaving to seagulls to Meccano enthusiasts.

Rich and rare: Bad Archive by Flora Feltham, reviewed

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The photograph is striking and beautiful, but also disturbing – a reminder that my love for John was often entangled in shame.

The Sunday Essay: Remembering my brother

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Imagine Aaron Smith yelling at forwards and that's how our dog of the month would sound chasing a ball.

Dog of the month: Babushka, who is notorious in Newtown

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The Friday Poem: ‘The clothes of the dead’ by Fiona Kidman

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A spicy new romance series heats up the charts. 

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending July 26

In our video series Kiwis of Snapchat, comedian Tom Sainsbury sources exclusive Snapchat footage of extraordinary Kiwi citizens. In this episode, the Nick Harrison Fan Club meets after watching the 25th anniversary episode of New Zealand’s favourite soap opera, Shortland Street. 

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Kiwis of Snapchat: The Nick Harrison Fan Club

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The 25th anniversary episode of Shortland Street has aired and now Nick Harrison's fans rate the show

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Pop CultureMay 29, 2017

Kiwis of Snapchat: The Nick Harrison Fan Club (WATCH)

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Pop CultureMay 29, 2017

Kiwis of Snapchat: The Nick Harrison Fan Club (WATCH)

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