In the wake of the controversial decision to award the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar respectively, it is worth considering what is going on behind the scenes when an event like the World Cup or Olympics is being held. Steve Rose of the Guardian writes that some people are claiming that…
The Government has announced that it will undertake a review of New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements. The review will look at a range of constitutional issues, such as the size of parliament, the length of parliamentary terms, and whether the nation should have a written constitution. The review was originally intended to involve a range of…
Dear Sirs, I read in the newspaper that you chaps are encouraging citizens to dob in people who may be involved in the spread or acquisition of weapons of mass destruction. I must say it was a relief to learn that I would finally have someone to express my concerns to. I’ve been very worried…
The names of those seeking to be the Labour party candidate to contest the Te Atatu seat in next year’s election have been released. They include list MPs Phil Twyford and Rajen Prasad. Another list MP was expected to run for the position, but his name does not appear on the Labour Party release. Last-ranked…
A support group for victims of cancer has slammed a prominent Howick doctor and called on him to resign his position. Dr Nigel Coucy has been telling patients that they should cut out smoking, eat healthily and exercise, in order to reduce the risk of cancer. Sensible Cancer Trust spokesman Malcolm Ignant said that Dr…
An Imperator Fish exclusive He’s a fan of German philosophy and Voltaire, but doesn’t like the historical legacy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Prime Minister John Key took a couple of hours out of his busy schedule today to talk exclusively with Imperator Fish readers. Key mixed talk of policy with some personal observations during his…
Organisers of the Auckland Santa Parade are reported to be considering cancelling future parades, after an incident ruined the annual event for families. The event attracts up to a quarter of a million people, but in the last few years a number of incidents have ruined the enjoyment of the spectacle for many. According to…
This is what Sarah Palin said on Glenn Beck’s radio show: We’ve got to stand with our North Korean allies. Too soon, Sarah! You’re not in the White House yet. You’re ruining Kim’s master plan!
If there’s one thing I can’t stand it’s bother and fuss. That’s why I’m not enjoying this week. Every time I turn on the telly I see more bother and fuss. Those poor chaps are stuck down that mine, which can’t be a lot of fun, but in my day we made the most of…
Prime Minister John Key said on Saturday that he was delighted with the Mana byelection result. Although Labour’s inexperienced candidate got over 1000 more votes than the National candidate, MP Hekia Parata, Mr Key said it was still a victory to National. “We never expected to win this,” said Mr Key. “So to pull this…
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