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We read it so you don’t have to: Metro August 2008
So let’s say you’ve raped someone, and they’ve been brave enough to make a complaint. Who are you going to call? Metro’s article entitled ‘Auckland’s Best Lawyers’ recommends John Haigh, QC. After all, he got Clint Rickards off – twice, and he was called in to provide ‘advice’ to those four British rugby players. Meanwhile, [...]
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gossip, interwebs
Finally, the internet is used to spread gossip
I think I’ve mentioned before that the only good thing about the Metro website is their Gossipwatch column, which they’re very conveniently not even linking to anymore (although you can search for it). But finally, we’re one step closer to not needing that at all now that the Herald website has finally seen fit to [...] -
gossip
Gossip pages – morally bankrupt?
04.17.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments(That’s a hypothetical question, of course)
I hate to draw attention to these things, but the Sunday gossip pages reached a new low in the last week, with reports on:
a) an unknown “celebrity” apparently thinking that 15 was old enough for a prostitute he allegedly purchased services off, and,
b) the release of Philip Sturm from prison, [...] -
04 vs 09
These Wellys Are Going To Walk All Over You
01.24.08 | Permalink | 16 CommentsAdding more to the Wellington Vs Auckland debate, everyone’s favourite Irish hellcat gave her two bits to the discussion recently.
I don’t know about her statement that ” … Wellingtonians can at times display a preoccupation with Auckland that borders on the pathological.” To be honest I think it’s the other way around, perhaps the most [...]
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