Auckland’s Earthquake Hell: My Story

At 9.09pm last night the lives of thousands of my fellow Aucklanders changed forever. For a few moments we felt a sense of horror as the ground shook and threatened to open up beneath us, and as our crockery rattled slightly. We all endured these hellish moments in our own way. Some of us clung…

Council Officials Respond To Brash Claims

Local government officials have objected to being called ‘Little Hitlers” by ACT leader Don Brash. Dr Brash made the comment during a speech at the Federated Farmers Annual Conference yesterday. Dr Brash claimed that officials have used the Resource Management Act to prevent legitimate activity from taking place, and are behaving like tyrants. Auckland Council…

Sad Sunday Lovesongs

My life is brilliant.My love is pure.I saw an angel.Of that I’m sure.She smiled at me at the meeting.She was with that Mr Key.But I won’t lose no sleep on that,‘Cause I’ve been on ‘ZB. You’re beautiful. You’re beautiful.You’re beautiful, it’s true.I was off my face in a crowded place,And I don’t know what to…

Right Thinking: Call That Sexism? I’ll Show You Sexism

Conservative columnist Dr Frank Shizenhausen with another blistering takedown of political correctness. I don’t know what all the fuss is about. I thought Alasdair Thompson had some good things to say about the modern workplace, but he’s been disgracefully bullied and harassed. The poor man’s even been accused of intimidating and standing over a woman…

Minister Explains Kronic Decision

Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne AKA MC Pete Dogg Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne, AKA MC Pete Dogg, has announced a crackdown on “cannabinoid” substances, such as the synthetic cannabis product Kronic. The announcement came at the end of a gruelling tour for MC Pete Dogg and his backing group The Dead Possum Posse. Mr…