Category Archives: News

My Favourite New Website: Rugby Friends

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Duncan

So one of the guys who commented on the first Power Rankings of the new NZNTM cycle was named Frase – who I presumed was Frase ex of Frase+Bri, now of Crystal Magic. Because he’d commented on this stuff in … Continue reading →

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Darts Hotties Take a Different Root

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Duncan

So my wife was watching English Premier League Darts coverage (no explanation necessary, right?) and came across these charming images. In the first, you’ll see a hand-made sign, made by some darts fans who decided to get creative with the … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Arise Sir Colin Meads, Racist

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Duncan

Radio One‘s Breakfast Host Aaron Hawkins, one half of the Deadcast: Balls! collaboration, weighs in on our greatest All Black’s unfortunate tendency to reveal himself in public pronouncements as an unapologetic bigot. The NZRU has never shied away from the … Continue reading →

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DeadBall Reader

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Henry

In DeadBall Reader I’m going to throw up a bunch of links of what’s been causing me pause or just blowing my mind. Maybe I’ll (/we’ll) do it every once in a while, if for no other reason than a … Continue reading →

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TRU WARIER (Infinite Jest)

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Henry

So I come back from sunny Samoa to find that all hell is breaking loose in the NBA pre-free agency season. Rasheed Wallace, a favourite of mine, is off to the Celtics, a decidedly non-favourite of mine. Trevor Ariza is, … Continue reading →

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New Zealand’s Next Top Model Power Rankings 8

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Duncan

“She’s nuts. She’s insane. She’s crazy.” – Laura. And now she’s in the final. You have to hand it to the girl. Hosanna’s had a sea of doubters from the start, and only weird teenage boys who’ve looked too hard … Continue reading →

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New Zealand’s Next Top Model Power Rankings 7

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Duncan

After the tumescent glory of the American excursion, it was inevitable that the return home would be a little limp. Sans the enervating foulness of Teryl-Leigh’s temperament, the show just drifted along, as if we were all in mourning for … Continue reading →

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New Zealand’s Next Top Model Power Rankings 6

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Duncan

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video If ever an episode cried out to be spread thickly over two nights, so we could luxuriate in its gratuitous modelity it was our ‘ relocation to America. … Continue reading →

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The Last Neanderthals

Posted on May 13, 2009 by David

Before Kurt Cobain made painful self-reflection, shyness and cardigans sexy, rock’n’roll bands were expected to operate in a sphere outside the realm of normal, everyday morality. Along with offensively tight pants, power ballads and make-up, a prerequisite for any ’80s hair band was the regular exploitation of groupie … Continue reading →

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New Zealand’s Next Top Model Power Rankings 5

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Duncan

I have a long and distinguished career as photographer, using my trusty Nokia to snap pictures off the TV, but the above image might be my all time favourite. You pretty much have the entire plotline of Friday’s episode right … Continue reading →

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