My 2013 Resolutions

I haven’t been blogging much lately, so I suppose that means I must be having a relaxing holiday. I’ve barely looked at a computer screen for two weeks, unless the Kindle counts. But never fear, because I’ve been making plans, and with a new year comes a list of resolutions: things I can improve on,…

Because I’m Lazy Part VIII

I’m still on a blogging break, so here’s something else I wrote last year. Police To Investigate Taping During Press Conference Police have launched an investigation into alleged covert journalist recordings, following an incident at a press conference yesterday.They confirmed late last night that a complaint had been received alleging covert taping by members of…

Because I’m Lazy Part VII

Still no sign of a return to proper blogging. So here’s another post from 2012 Jesus Said: My Book Plan A new column from The Christ on life, the afterlife, and politics.  I may be the Messiah, but nobody’s perfect. Like most of you mere foolish mortals, I also get pissed off when someone steals…

Because I’m Lazy Part VI

Another day of doing not much, so here’s another retread from 2012. Dick Fritter’s Salute to John Key It was another masterful display in the House yesterday, as the Prime Minister ran rings around the Opposition yet again.First up was a question about the handling of the economy. John Key batted the question away by…

Because I’m Lazy Part V

My blogging activities are still infrequent, despite a recent burst of activity. The good news for those of you becoming bored by the rehashing of old blogposts is that I’m almost up to March 2012. Here’s one from late February. Man Dismisses Hero Label After Daring Tea Rescue An Auckland office worker has been labelled…

I Need Your Help

I don’t usually appeal for help, but this is a good cause. December can be a very difficult time of year for some people. It’s a time of loneliness for many without families to share Christmas cheer, while for others the demands of the festive season can be financially crippling. There’s another December problem you…

Did Trevor Do It?

I heard via social media* that a Herald on Sunday preferred prime minister poll gave David Shearer 25% (sorry, I can’t find it online). Shearer’s still miles behind John Key, but it is a huge jump from previous preferred PM poll results. This should not be happening. If the many commenters and bloggers on The…

Because I’m Lazy Part IV

Maybe tomorrow I will feel like blogging something original. Maybe. In the meantime, here’s something I wrote in February. Radio NZ Is Making Do Radio New Zealand bosses yesterday assured a parliamentary select committee that the broadcaster would cope with the ongoing funding freeze.The broadcaster’s chairman Richard Griffin and chief executive Peter Cavanagh were appearing…

Because I’m Lazy Part III

I’m still in holiday mode, so here’s another post from earlier in the year. McCaw, Carter Supreme Winners At Literature Awards All Blacks captain Richie McCaw was given the supreme award at the Steinlager New Zealand Literature Awards last night.McCaw’s epic book, Richie, won the main award, the Literature Cup, as well as picking up…

Because I’m Lazy Part II

I am on holiday, and have no real motivation to write something clever or original. So here’s something I wrote early in 2012. The Three Little Pigs: A Tale Of Horror By H.P. Lovecraft In relating the circumstances of the death of my brothers and my own descent into this terminal madness, I am aware…