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The Spinoff Weekend: How to celebrate Matariki
The start of a new year means reflecting and gathering with people you love
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Reasons to speak a fake language
Watching Nude Tuesday, Paddy Gower, and local government mayhem
Jun 17
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When a radio promotion goes wrong
Twenty-five years ago, 10 New Zealanders climbed onto a ledge to take part in a Radio Hauraki promotion. Six months later, some of them were still…
Jun 10
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Energy drinks are bougie now
Caffeine and sugar are out, neuroberries and mushroom powders are in. Plus, all the week's news you may have missed, from Jacinda Ardern's US trip to…
Jun 3
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The rise and fall of Footrot Flats Fun Park
We're going back in time to visit a West Auckland theme park that didn't last the distance. Plus, Shortland Street's 30th, Jacinda's trip to the US, and…
May 27
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The Spinoff Weekend: Too many people are called 'Chris'
Stop giving babies the same name as me, please. Plus, up-to-date budget news and everything else you may have missed across this week...
May 20
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How hard is Dancing with the Stars?
We're talking to some of the lesser celebrated stars of Three's hard-working reality show. Plus, the rest of the week's news wrapped up in a nice big…
May 13
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Inside Auckland’s building boom
A developer tells us why it's a tough time to be building townhouses in Auckland. Plus, the rest of the week's news (there's a lot of it!) wrapped up in…
May 6
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What’s going on at Lilyworld?
One of Auckland's biggest stadiums is trying to keep a defunct New Zealand music festival alive. Plus, the other big stories you might have missed this…
Apr 29
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A 'Sausage Angel' comes to the rescue
When a surprise package from a mystery man changes everything. Plus, every story you may have missed this week, wrapped up to enjoy across your long…
Apr 22
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Who ate all the Easter eggs? We did
We're trying to find New Zealand's most delicious mini Easter eggs. Plus, everything else you need to read to help you relax into your long weekend...
Apr 15
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Goodbye, so long, farewell, haere rā
We're saying goodbye to Ashley Bloomfeld, Ross Taylor, Moana Jackson and John Campbell. Plus, we'll wrap up all of the week's major headlines...
Apr 8
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