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by Shawn Ashley

Stephen Colbert, the host of The Colbert Report has officially announced that he is seeking the office of The President of the United States.

Although it is unusual for a comedian to be running for President, it is not the first time this has happened.

Back in 1968 American comedian Pat Paulson announced that he would be seeking the office of President. Read more

by Vy Wen
The annual Islamic fasting month reached an end last Saturday.

But most foreign students from Malaysia here in New Zealand were not privileged to celebrate with their families back home.

The end of Ramadan also marks the biggest celebration for all Muslims worldwide, Hari Raya Aidilfitri (“Fasting Day Celebration”). Usually celebrated amongst family members and friends, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a day of togetherness, a time to reconcile and renew relationships with others. Read more

by Justin Henehan

Prison is dangerous for Jamie Lockett, alleged terrorist and self-described vicous, dangerous commando in training.

Lockett was badly beaten in Mt Eden prsion while on remand for firearms offences and as the police try to convince the solicitor general to use the new fangled suppression of terrorism legislation on him.

It seems criminals don’t take kindly to people who declare war on New Zealand. Read more

by Shawn Ashley

When most people hear oink they think of a pig.

But for about 180,000 people OiNK had a completely different meaning.

OiNK was one of the world’s largest illegal music file sharing websites. Read more

by Jaheb Barnett

Lion Nathan has successfully bottled New Zealand culture with the Steinlager Pure.

Capturing the essence of what makes us Kiwi isn’t an easy task.

We have sheep, our rugby, lots of green grass and love our fish ‘n’ chips. To put all that into a refreshing drink is no simple task. Read more

by Bex Appleton

In George Orwell’s Animal Farm he says: “Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

For the little quiet eastern suburb of Bucklands Beach, they are finding out what these words truly mean.

Bucklands Beach is a beautiful place with three surrounding beaches, some of which have Norfolk pines planted directly on the beach and offer dainty little restaurants, a golf course Read more

by Ranita Nand

New Zealand actress Rebecca Trelease has been nominated for the best actress award at the B Movie Film Festival in New York which will be held from the 26th to the 28th of October.

Trelease starred as a lead character in the New Zealand feature film Down by the Riverside, and is the only non-American actress to be nominated in this category.

In the film, Trelease is a history student named Amelia who investigates a string of deaths in an old house. Read more

by Jackie Tran Van

The Pacific Islands have been a long time interest of AUT University’s Associate Professor Dr David Robie.

And on Friday October 13, his efforts in the field were recognised as many big names in Pacific media and politics gathered to celebrate the culmination of those interests at the launch of the Pacific Media Centre.

The launch was opened by Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban, Associate Minister of Pacific Islands Affairs, Read more

by Michelle King

It’s time for everyone to kiss, make up or just shake on it.

Well, the Ports of Auckland and Maratime Union that is.

There is serious concern that the port could lose business if the port strikes continue for much longer, warns Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett. Read more

by Jaheb Barnett

New checkout lanes in New World have been launched as part of an initiative to help save people time and, ultimately, the  supermarket some money.

The catch is that the checkout lanes are operated by you.

It’s self service. No nice looking checkout assistants with those designer green shirts, it’s just you and whatever you’re wearing. Read more