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By The Spinoff | 23rd May, 2026

RNZ CEO and editor-in-chief Paul Thompson. Photo: Supplied

'Unhelpful external commentary about his future': Paul Thompson resigns as RNZ boss

The announcement follows an attack on the CEO by deputy PM David Seymour, who said, 'that guy’s got an awful lot to answer for.'

By Toby Manhire | 22nd May, 2026

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Duncan Greive

Why I (mostly) left The Spinoff to start something called Lume

This is why I’ve seemed so unproductive lately.

By Duncan Greive | 22nd May, 2026

‘I’m a bit sick of dropkicks’, says the… leader of the Act Party. (Photo: Lyric Waiwiri-Smith)

Distasteful, unnecessary, offensive: RNZ board member on David Seymour attacks

Of course the board is appointed ‘with purpose’, the deputy PM says in response.

By Toby Manhire | 19th May, 2026

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Peter Newport, journalist and founder of Crux Media. Image: Joel MacManus

How Queenstown’s Crux Media became a ‘one-man crusade’

The strange saga of New Zealand’s most controversial local news startup.

By Joel MacManus | 19th May, 2026

Sean Plunket of The Platform, left, and media minister Paul Goldsmith (Image: The Spinoff)

The government’s scrapping of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, explained

Following the move, the internet will be riddled with conspiracies and misinformation. In other words, not much will change.

By Hayden Donnell | 7th May, 2026

Joseph Los’e, the story his section ran on Mary Los’e, and a headline about the employment case against Pacific Business Trust

The Herald editor with the PR side gig for his sister’s embattled trust

The Herald’s kaupapa Māori editor used his work email to pitch a puff piece about his sister to other news outlets. Only his own section ran it.

By Hayden Donnell | 30th April, 2026

Liam Dann (left) and Corin Dann (Photos: Liam Dann and RNZ / Design: Emily Wong)

Corin, Liam and the family business of being a Dann

How two 'bogan' Christchurch brothers become journalists obsessed with the economy.

By Tara Ward | 14th April, 2026

The Fold: How Mike Minogue partnered with TVNZ+ on podcasting

The Fold: How Mike Minogue partnered with TVNZ+ on podcasting

Exclusive: The actor, radio host and founder of talent management agency Frank discusses a landmark deal to bring podcasts to TVNZ+.

By The Spinoff | 14th April, 2026

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John Campbell is back doing what he does best – interrupting prime ministers

How did John Campbell’s first Morning Report on RNZ go? Tara Ward listened to find out.

By Tara Ward | 13th April, 2026

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The BSA’s decision to take on The Platform is brave, principled – and indefensible

It’s a bold move. It’s also logically incoherent.

By Duncan Greive | 2nd April, 2026

Anna Fifield

Anna Fifield joins The Spinoff to take the reins of the World Bulletin

By The Spinoff | 24th March, 2026

The Spotify paradox: when hundreds of fans beats millions of streams

The Spotify paradox: when hundreds of fans beats millions of streams

Why bands with millions of streams can barely sell a dozen tickets, while others with comparatively tiny audiences are selling out tours.

By The Spinoff | 24th March, 2026

How to get better Google search results in two simple clicks

How to get better Google search results in two simple clicks

Set The Spinoff as a 'preferred source' today!

By The Spinoff | 11th February, 2026

The Fold: The Warehouse’s big, brave ad bet

The Fold: The Warehouse’s big, brave ad bet

Glen Kyne and Duncan Greive discuss a flood of major media stories.

By The Spinoff | 10th February, 2026

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Flippin’ heck! New Zealanders are getting less tolerant of swearing

It may have been a big year for swears, but 2025 saw New Zealanders clutching their pearls over rude words more than ever.

By Stacey Wood | 3rd February, 2026