Ten stories that defined New Zealand’s media in 2024
The Spinoff Daily, Thursday December 19
Ahiahi mārie, welcome to The Spinoff Daily.
Today on The Spinoff: festive advice from Hera Lindsay Bird for all those juggling different expectations of Christmas, the song of the summer; the biggest stories of the year and our favourite movies of 2024
But first: Duncan Greive catalogues a torrid year for New Zealand’s media
It was a torrid year for almost every aspect of New Zealand’s media. Duncan Greive breaks down the key storylines – and the one vast, existential threat lurking underneath.
Listen to Duncan and Glen Kyne discuss these stories on the latest episode of The Fold.
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Banger alert: the song of the summer is ‘Harty Māori Stylez’
The Spinoff’s biggest stories of 2024
Join us in 2025 for four fantastic events, or buy another Spinoff fan tickets for Christmas.
Auckland at Q Theatre: Gone by Lunchtime Live, April 9 and Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club Party, February 13
Wellington at the Hannah Playhouse: The Fold Live, February 20 and The Spinoff Book Club, March 13
The Spinoff’s favourite movies of 2024
The Bulletin: The year in five news events
A world on fire: the World Bulletin year in review
