Banks are grappling with a scam ‘crisis’ while Facebook profits from itThe CEOs of Westpac and Kiwibank are contemplating quitting Facebook over its inaction on scams.By Duncan Greive | 8th January, 2025Founder
Remembering Young George, the barber who cut Auckland’s hair foreverHe earned 5c for his first cut in 1955, and $35 for his last in March. Duncan Greive recalls the life of his beloved late barber.By Duncan Greive | 4th January, 2025Founder
How the Gen Z broccoli haircut became big business for a teen barberThree teenage barbers in Mt Albert have capitalised on a viral haircut to build businesses on Instagram. Duncan Greive gets a cut and a lesson.By Duncan Greive | 31st December, 2024Founder
The epic inside story of The Spinoff’s first 10 yearsTold in one crucial moment from every year, by The Spinoff’s founder Duncan Greive.By Duncan Greive | 25th December, 2024Founder
The real NZ Wrapped: Analysing the 2024 NZ Music chartsA couple of weeks after Spotify Wrapped comes a much more comprehensive survey of New Zealand’s listening.By Duncan Greive | 20th December, 2024Founder
Ten stories that defined New Zealand’s media in 2024It was a torrid year for almost every aspect of New Zealand’s media – with one vast, existential threat lurking underneath.By Duncan Greive | 19th December, 2024Founder
Stuff ‘consciously uncouples’ into two separate digital and print businessesLeaked emails and documents show that the media giant will soon break apart – opening up a range of options for owner Sinead Boucher.By Duncan Greive | 11th December, 2024Founder
Meta is fighting scam ads in Australia – but has ‘no plans’ to do so in NZIt underlines the stark gap between Australia's tough approach to big tech and New Zealand's meek, deferential attitude.By Duncan Greive | 5th December, 2024Founder
One NZ has tied its future to SpaceX rockets. Will the mission succeed?The final frontier is coming to New Zealand, with profound implications for us all.By Duncan Greive | 2nd December, 2024Founder
Review: Camping is the hyper horny, extremely silly play we need right nowThe original play's biggest fan finds out if it still delivers under the weight of stardom, a bigger stage and a real set.By Duncan Greive | 19th November, 2024Founder