The Spinoff

The Spinoff covers New Zealand pop culture, politics and social life through features, criticism, interviews, videos and podcasts.

thespinoff.co.nz
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About The Spinoff

The Spinoff is a New Zealand publication that covers politics, culture, society, food, business, sport and Māori news. Its homepage describes it as New Zealand's home for independent journalism. Content includes news features, opinion and criticism, interviews, videos and podcasts, and the site offers newsletters for regular updates.

The homepage excerpt shows live coverage during the 2026 election, including updates from a televised leaders' debate. The excerpt does not show pricing, subscription terms or whether any content is paywalled, so those details are not included here.

Key features

  • Live election coverage, including updates from a televised leaders' debate
  • Podcasts, such as the At Large with Toby Manhire series
  • Opinion section with columns by individual writers
  • Dedicated Te Ao Māori news section under the Ātea heading
  • Newsletters for readers who want updates by email
  • Sections for politics, culture, society, food, business and sport
Best for: Readers who want New Zealand news, commentary and cultural coverage in English.
Good for
  • The homepage describes the publication as independent journalism
  • Covers a range of topics, including politics, culture, society and Māori news

The Spinoff at a glance

Official website
thespinoff.co.nz
Type
Publication
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
NZ
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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The Spinoff FAQ

Does The Spinoff publish podcasts?
Yes. The homepage lists podcasts, including At Large with Toby Manhire and Gone By Lunchtime.
Does the site offer live coverage of events?
The homepage shows live updates from the 2026 election, including a five-leader debate broadcast from TVNZ's Auckland studios.
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