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Jools and Lynda Topp and their publishers, Allen & Unwin NZ with their award for bestselling title in NZ at this year’s Book Industry Awards.

The Topp Twins and tears: a report from the Aotearoa Book Industry Awards

A dispatch from The Crowne Plaza, where the country's book professionals gathered to celebrate their wins.
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By Claire Mabey | 5th August, 2024
Books editor
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Can’t knock the hustle: In praise of freelancers, now more than ever

In the limbo of Covid-19 New Zealand, there are some for whom uncertainty has long been all part of the game.
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By Michael Andrew | 12th April, 2020
Guest writer
Dames Jules and Lynda Topp at their investiture in 2018. (Photo: Dave Rowland/Getty Images.)

Rainbow disconnection: ‘Gay Oscars’ founder lays police complaint

The business partnership behind the controversial LGBTI Awards has gone nuclear with one director accusing the other of theft. It's the latest fracas over awards the Kiwi rainbow community doesn't want.
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By Maria Slade | 8th March, 2019
Guest writer
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Summer reissue: The Spinoff reviews and rates New Zealand’s best petrol station pies

Finally, the definitive ranking of Aotearoa's favourite snack – featuring notes of burnt marshmallow, wet undies and duplicitous giraffes. 
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By The Spinoff | 1st January, 2019
Staff writers
petrol station pies

The Spinoff reviews and rates New Zealand’s best petrol station pies

Finally, the definitive ranking of Aotearoa's favourite snack – featuring notes of burnt marshmallow, wet undies and duplicitous giraffes. 
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By The Spinoff | 4th August, 2018
Staff writers
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Exclusive: The Spinoff wins everything at Voyager Media Awards 2018

As expected, every single award last night was won by the Spinoff, to universal acclaim.
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By The Spinoff | 12th May, 2018
Staff writers
The Halberg Awards: An Inspiring and Educational Photo Essay

The Halberg Awards: An Inspiring and Educational Photo Essay

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By Duncan Greive | 12th February, 2015
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