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Wrestling: harmless fun?

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by Niko KloetenWrestlers

The fights are scripted, the acting is cheesy and the lycra speedos are vomit-inducing.

But millions of people worldwide still tune in to watch WWE, the world’s largest professional wrestling brand.

WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) is a billion-dollar corporation that owns the Raw and Smackdown television franchises, as well as ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling). Read more

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Wasted memoir

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by Aroha TreacherMark Johnston's Wasted

Mark Johnson’s new book Wasted is a brutally honest autobiography about his battle with drug addiction, homelessness and eventual redemtion.

The reader grows up with Mark.

At the beginning of the book the author speaks as Mark Johnson the young, impressionable child, then later as an adolescent; and eventually as a drug-free, mature, successful businessman. Read more

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Dobbyn to play Kiwi landmark

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by Sam MickellSinger Dave Dobbyn

Kiwi icon Dave Dobbyn will perform for guests inside New Zealand’s giant rugby ball at the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

Dobbyn’s ballads have become so synonymous with kiwi culture he is regarded a living and breathing national treasure.

His melodies have charmed and inspired kiwi audiences for over 25 years Read more

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Airbourne: Ocker Rockers that Rock

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by Vaughan LovellAirbourne

Airbourne literally lit up the King’s Arms on Friday night, giving punters a hugely energetic show involving bar visits mid-set by frontman Joel O’Keefe.

His other party trick was scaling speakers stacked to the ceiling, whilst playing blistering solos.

In fact, it was the most energetic show I have ever seen performed at the King’s Arms Read more

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One night with The Cure

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by Amy PatersonThe Cure

It’s been 15 years since British act The Cure performed live in New Zealand.

And for many of their ardent fans, it was well worth the wait.

Thanks to the online petition organised by New Plymouth fans Gordon Pitcairn and Alastair Ross, The Cure returned for one show only at the Vector Arena in Auckland recently.

As a Cure fan myself, I was full of excitement and anticipation. Read more

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Youtube

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by Niko Kloeten Youtube

If you want to give yourself an inferiority complex, youtube is the place to go.

Whether it’s sport, music or even politics you can easily find people who are much better at what you do than you ever will be. Read more

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Vietnamese restaurant fails to deliver

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by Sam Mickell Vietnamese dish

Auckland doesn’t have many restaurants that you can walk in to at the last minute and get cheap, delicious food accompanied by fast service.

Following numerous recommendations about Newmarket’s Hansan Vietnamese Restaurant, I thought I was on to a winner.

Tucked away down the road from the Nuffield Street development, Hansan offers a generously proportioned and well lit – almost bordering on sterile Read more

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The day I met Princess Diana

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By André Hueber Princess Diana

I was in Germany when Princess Diana died.

My grandmother told me, I thought she was pulling my leg. I sat glued to CNN all day mesmerized by the tragic news.

I had touched her hand once, way back in March 1983. And now she was dead, it was hard to believe.

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Hokianga exhibition

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by André HueberHokianga harbour

Did you know the Hokianga Harbour is where Maori first set foot in New Zealand?

They called it Te Hokianga-nui-a-kupe or “the place of Kupe’s great return”.

Legend has it that Kupe crossed the Pacific from Hawaiki before landing there. Read more

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NZ’s giant rugby ball for Paris

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Giant NZ rugby ballby Sam Mickell

In a world first, a giant inflatable rugby ball will take centre stage next to the Eiffel Tower for the Rugby World Cup.

The ball will be branded with the slogan ‘100% pure NZ’ and will accompany the magnificent French icon for the duration of the cup.

The rugby ball’s presence is part of a Tourism New Zealand initiative to promote New Zealand for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Read more

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