I still don’t know what Synthony is and at this point I’m too afraid to ask
Synthony is everywhere, including headlining Christchurch’s new stadium curtain-raiser with Six60. But what even is it? All year…
The Spinoff’s favourite TV shows of 2025
From the modern horrors of Adolescence to the campy twists of The Celebrity Traitors UK, here’s everything we…
The Avatar premiere, Tim Batt and Ōtautahi 4 Palestine: The Spinoff event guide
The Spinoff’s top pick of events from around the motu. Here’s the best for the week December 11–18.…
The UK’s verdict on the Jacinda Ardern doco Prime Minister: ‘Fully human’ vs ‘shameless’
Jacinda Ardern is nothing if not prepared for a bumpy ride. Just as well, because that’s what she’s…
‘A triumph’: The Others Way 2025, reviewed
A trio of perspectives from the crowd at Auckland’s The Others Way 2025. This was my first time…
Remembering Forgotten Silver: How Costa Botes co-created a NZ classic
Filmmaker Costa Botes has died, but his mockumentary Forgotten Silver lives on. Ian Pryor reflects on what makes…
Why must all our digital AI helpers be ladies?
A veritable coven of female AI assistants, team members and spokespeople has been launched by New Zealand brands…
So long and thanks for all the news, Simon Dallow
Tara Ward looks back on the TVNZ newsreader’s two decades on our screens. Tonight, Simon Dallow will deliver…
Where to watch all the big winners at the NZ Screen Awards
Here’s your chance to catch-up on some of the best television and film made in New Zealand in…
Jennifer Lopez’s Workout Fit Is Impossible to Ignore
Jennifer Lopez recently awed fans with photos of her workout fit on Instagram. The snaps drew attention to…
Dua Lipa Wearing Red Lace Top Is Must See
British singer and songwriter Dua Lipa is no stranger to stealing headlines, whether it’s her music or her…
‘I will miss you all’: Jenny-May Clarkson bids goodbye to Breakfast
Tara Ward watches as Jenny-May Clarkson departs Breakfast and TVNZ after two decades on our screens. It was…