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At Large with Toby Manhire

The Spinoff

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Bringing the insight, wit and energy of The Spinoff to your podcast feed, At Large with Toby Manhire dives into a story in the news, drawing on Spinoff talent and newsmakers to cast light on the issues of the moment. Each episode centres on an illuminating but unstuffy interview that helps the listener get their head around a subject, followed by How Good, a short, unashamedly exuberant celebration of something new = anything from a live band to a biscuit.

Recent Episodes

SEP 16, 2026
OK so is AI really about to wipe out the humans? (And what is NZ doing about it?)
Toby Manhire speaks to Tom Barraclough, founder of Brainbox Institute, to talk through the latest warnings about the pace of AI development and whether or not New Zealand has the right policies in place.
38 MIN
SEP 14, 2026
The coalition v the Māori language: how has Te Reo fared this term?
Toby Manhire speaks to Liam Rātana about the various measures pursued by the coalition government over the past three years that have affected Te Reo Māori, and it's current place in our society more broadly.
35 MIN
SEP 10, 2026
The kingmaker myth, and the hill Qiulae Wong and Opportunity must climb
Toby Manhire speaks to Peter Dunne, former leader of United Future, about the role smaller parties play in MMP and the challenge awaiting The Opportunity Party as it hovers around the 5% threshold.
24 MIN
SEP 8, 2026
Labour falls under 26% – one bad poll or time to change course?
Toby Manhire speaks to Lyric Waiwiri-Smith about the Labour Party’s perilous position after the latest political poll, and to Hayden Donnell about a record breaking mating season for kākāpō.
26 MIN
SEP 7, 2026
How National ankle-tapped Labour on KiwiSaver, with Sam Stubbs
Toby Manhire speaks to Sam Stubbs, managing director of Simplicity, about KiwiSaver, tax and the upcoming election, and to Sophie Albornett about a hidden gem on Wellington’s Courtenay Place.
33 MIN