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George FM launches new radio station

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by Andre Hueber

Ponsonby-based radio station George FM has added another station to its network, George Jazz.

The station is programmed by George FM’s jazz show host Mark Robinson and streams 24 hours a day. It will play a mixture of hosted shows and live performances. Read more

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Palahniuk’s stimulating Rant

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by Amy PatersonPalahniuk's Rant

There is nothing better than an unconventional novel to liberate your imagination from the routine of everyday life. Writer Chuck Palahniuk allows you to do just that.

Most widely known as the author of Fight Club, Palahniuk will make you think twice before you buy another standard, linear, predictable novel.

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Goodnight Kiwi set to return

by Todd Symons

TVNZ has confirmed that after an absence of 13 years Goodnight Kiwi will be returning to television screens shortly.

It was revealed on Monday that the iconic end transmission clip would return with the launch of the new digital channel, TVNZ 6.

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Transformers take on the big screen

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by Jane Sissons

The new hit film Transformers is accurately described by Variety Post’ s Jay Weissberg as “big, loud and full of testosterone-fueled car fantasies.”

Director Michael Bay has successfully created a film that will live up to the expectations of any Transformer-obsessed fan. Exciting chases and animated transformation sequences put into live action make this film a thrill ride for all ages.

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Acting nomination for ‘angry cop’

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by Eloise Gibson

There aren’t many jobs that reward you for getting into fights, driving too fast and shooting at people - but actor Will Wallace has found one.

Playing an angry cop has earned him a nomination for best supporting actor at next week’s Air New Zealand Screen Awards.

Wallace worked out, drank protein shakes and put on 5kg to play Tom Bowden, the most troubled member of the fictional covert border security unit in Kiwi-made drama Orange Roughies.

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