Madeleine Chapman

Mad Chapman agreed to write a review of Tinā and found it impossible. Instead she argues with herself about the biggest film in Aotearoa right now. Summer read – originally published February 27 2025. I can’t believe we’re resorting to this format. What’s... See more

Most people would look at our house and decide painting it was a job for professionals. My mum and dad decided it was a job for their kids. Summer read – originally published March 22 2025. I grew up in a house that was always being renovated. That’s not ... See more

Nearly 50 police staff were interviewed as part of an independent investigation, painting a fuzzy picture of the disgraced cop and his workplace reputation. On Tuesday, the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) published a damning 135-page review in... See more

Madeleine Chapman reflects on the week that was. Today marks four years since I stepped into this role and four weeks until I step away from it. And I have found myself feeling both profoundly changed and exactly the same. The end of October in 2021 marke... See more

Madeleine Chapman reflects on the week that was. If you haven’t seen Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, I recommend you do while it’s still showing in cinemas. It’s the story of a revolutionary (Bob, played by Leonardo DiCaprio) who spends h... See more