The Spinoff Shorts‘Pure, unbridled political mayhem’Highlights from a chaotic day of both politics and TV news as Judith Collins demotes Simon Bridges, only to then be demoted from her own position as leader of the National Party. 25 Nov 20211:55
The Spinoff ShortsWhy the late 90s and early 00s was NZ’s golden age of reality TVFrom Flatmates to Popstars to Celebrity Treasure Island, New Zealand reality television was at its best back when nobody really knew what they were doing. José Barbosa looks back wistfully and wonders: can we ever get that magic back? 16 Apr 20215:31
The Spinoff ShortsTapu Te Ranga Marae: A documentaryBuilt in the 1970s using recycled wood and other salvaged materials, Tapu Te Ranga was one of Pōneke’s most distinctive buildings – until it burned to the ground early one morning in 2019. Filmed over the decade prior, this documentary tells the story of the unique marae in the words of its founder, Bruce Stewart. … Read more 1 Apr 202128:45
The Spinoff ShortsWhat the stuck ship Ever Given taught us about ourselvesMarch 2021 will forever be remembered as the month the world was gripped by the plight of Ever Given, the ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal. And no one could relate to its captain more than José Barbosa. 1 Apr 20214:42
The Spinoff ShortsWatching three months of Mike’s Minute in a single dayWhat happens when you watch three straight months of Mike Hosking’s NewstalkZB video opinion column Mike’s Minute in one sitting? José Barbosa risks it all to find out. 5 Mar 20217:07
The Spinoff ShortsScan In (The NZ Covid Tracer Song) – Janaye HenryAotearoa, it’s time to get scanning! 28 Jan 20212:10
The Spinoff ShortsThe top 5 TV news masks of Lockdown 2.0From the depths of his high-tech lockdown bunker in level three Auckland, The Spinoff’s José Barbosa files a definitive ranking of all the protective face coverings seen on New Zealand’s TV news in the first 48 hours of Lockdown 2.0. 15 Aug 20201:50
The Spinoff ShortsHow to deal with the lockdown conspiracy theorist in your lifeWhen someone’s been doing a little bit too much ‘research’ Video: Chris Parker | instagram.com/chrisparker11/ 15 Aug 20201:42
The Spinoff ShortsThe Spinoff watches New Zealand’s first 24 hours of community transmissionFrom his level three lockdown bunker deep in the heart of Auckland’s inner-west, The Spinoff’s José Barbosa personally ingested every available feed of Covid-19 coverage in the 24 hours since the return of community transmission was announced. This is his video report. 15 Aug 20203:38
The Spinoff ShortsEverybody in New Zealand when Jacinda Ardern announced the second lockdownWas buying 200 rolls of toilet paper last time a good idea or a bad idea? Can’t remember. Video: Chris Parker | instagram.com/chrisparker11/ 13 Aug 20201:05
The Spinoff ShortsRISE: The school students leading New Zealand’s climate strikesMeet the young organisers of one of New Zealand’s biggest protest marches of a generation, and hear what motivated them to take action 31 Jul 202016:50
The Spinoff ShortsThe empty streets of Wellington during lockdownIn an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19, New Zealand is in lockdown. With people instructed to stay at home, Wellington streets, schools and parks are near empty. This video was filmed with a drone during level four, in full compliance with aviation rules and guidelines for essential services. Footage supplied by Pouakai. 30 Apr 20202:15
