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Anika Moa

A still from the unreleased episode of It’s Personal with Anika Moa

Revealed: The Anika Moa and Kiri Allan interview RNZ didn’t want you to hear

Questions were raised after RNZ pulled one of its own podcasts weeks before its release. Now, The Spinoff can reveal what was actually said.
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By Lyric Waiwiri-Smith | 23rd October, 2024
Politics reporter
Anika Moa (Design: Tina Tiller)

‘I wanted the main characters to be lesbians!’ Anika Moa’s books confessional

The multitalented musician, TV star and now children's author on the one change she'd make to an award-winning New Zealand novel.
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By The Spinoff Review of Books | 4th September, 2024
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One year of My Life in TV (Image: Tina Tiller)

The best things we’ve learnt after a year of My Life in TV

Including the prestige show Sir Ashley Bloomfield thinks is ‘dreadful’, the TV star Anika Moa followed home, the moment Jason Gunn was nearly killed by a cream pie and more.
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By Alex Casey | 15th June, 2024
Senior writer
Design: Alex Casey

What to watch and listen to over the long weekend

A pick'n'mix of things worth watching and listening to this long weekend.
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By Group Think | 29th March, 2024
A bunch of people
What will our favourite celebs be watching this Christmas?

What will our favourite celebs be watching this Christmas?

Allow Sir Ashley Bloomfield to guide your Christmas viewing this year.
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By My Life in TV | 23rd December, 2023
Guest writer
Image by Archi Banal

‘Childish, immature, disgusting’: Why TV viewers are mad at Anika Moa this time

The Anika Moa Unleashed host unleashes her thoughts on After the Party, Paul Holmes, The Walking Dead, stalking celebrities and more.
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By My Life in TV | 9th December, 2023
Guest writer
What time is it? Toi Time! (Photo: TVNZ / Design: Tina Tiller)

‘I’m a baby whisperer now’: Anika Moa on her new kids’ show Toi Time

'I get a lot of parents sliding into my DMs, going 'thanks for making music that doesn't make me want to smack my head against the wall'.'
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By Tara Ward | 22nd July, 2022
Staff writer
Sitting on the other side of an Anika Moa interview is a blessing and a curse. She’s that good. (Photo: TVNZ)

How did Anika Moa become the best interviewer in New Zealand?

Anika Moa is back with a new show and she’s doing what she does best: talking to people.
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By Sam Brooks | 13th November, 2020
Contributing writer
Maisey Rika and Tairāwhiti Arts Festival director Tama Waipara perform at Under an East Coast Moon.

Nga mihi mahana: A weekend at the Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival

Sam Brooks reports on his time at the first weekend of the inaugural Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival, which coincided with the launch of Tuia 250.
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By Sam Brooks | 10th October, 2019
Contributing writer
Positive influencers: The Kiwi women changing the face of Instagram

Positive influencers: The Kiwi women changing the face of Instagram

As Instagram comes under increasing scrutiny for contributing to poor mental health and body image, Alex Casey discovers a growing number of local women who are using the platform to empower. 
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By Alex Casey | 8th May, 2019
Senior writer
Some soothing shows to ease you into the weekend.

Seven TV shows filled with love and warmth to watch this weekend

At the end of a long week of anger and sorrow, you may need something soothing from your TV screen. If that's the case, we can help.
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By Tara Ward | 22nd March, 2019
Staff writer
Four-fifths of TrueBliss appear in Anika Moa Unleashed.

In praise of Anika Moa Unleashed’s 20 year reunion of TrueBliss

Anika Moa Unleashed finishes up its second season with its most coveted and triumphant get yet: A twenty year reunion of TrueBliss.
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By Sam Brooks | 7th March, 2019
Contributing writer
They’re here, some of them are queer, but they’re mostly just amazing. The winners of 2018.

The big winners on television in 2018

2018 was a year - and television was no exceptions. Sam Brooks is here to round up the year in TV. What went down, who won what, and who came out smiling?
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By Sam Brooks | 23rd December, 2018
Contributing writer
The Spinoff Alternative Quote of the Year 2018

The Spinoff Alternative Quote of the Year 2018

This week Massey University opened polling for their top 10 quotes of the year. Here's our 10.
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By The Spinoff | 7th December, 2018
Staff writers
ANIKA MOA, FROM THE PHOTOSHOOT FOR HER NEW ALBUM ‘ANIKA MOA’ (PHOTO: SUPPLIED)

Anika Moa, singer-songwriter: ‘Most people don’t show their full selves because they’re scared to be vulnerable’

Anika Moa on humour, vulnerability, family and her new album.
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By Henry Oliver | 5th October, 2018
Guest writer
Our most essential interviewer, Anika Moa, returns in Anika Moa Unleashed.

Review: Anika Moa Unleashed returns for a successful second lap

Anika Moa Unleashed had a triumphant first season, and showcased the singer-personality as one of our best interviewers, but what does the second season do with her?
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By Sam Brooks | 26th September, 2018
Contributing writer
Your friendly reminder to watch The Spinoff TV tonight at 10.45 on Three

Your friendly reminder to watch The Spinoff TV tonight at 10.45 on Three

Because it's suffrage week, we've got ourselves a right lady-fest on The Spinoff TV tonight. 
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By The Spinoff | 21st September, 2018
Staff writers
Two titans meet on Anika Moa: Unleashed.

Freeview: the Te Papa of television

Thanks to Freeview on Demand, finding your next favourite New Zealand television show is now easier than Minogue and O’Leary finding a thirsty vampire on Wellington Paranormal.
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By Tara Ward | 9th September, 2018
Staff writer
The greatest hits from the Anika Moa and Hilary Barry era of Seven Sharp

The greatest hits from the Anika Moa and Hilary Barry era of Seven Sharp

Alex Casey looks back at two glorious weeks of Anika Moa guest hosting on Seven Sharp alongside Hilary Barry.
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By Alex Casey | 20th April, 2018
Senior writer
Hilary and Anika.

‘Would you like me to also be a different skin colour and male?’ – Anika Moa claps back at tattoo criticism on Seven Sharp

It only took a week for the Anika-era of Seven Sharp to get its first fiery moment, writes Alex Casey. 
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By Alex Casey | 16th April, 2018
Senior writer

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