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by Daniel Satherley

Anyone who’s been following CityBeat closely will know I’m no fan of organised religion.

This doesn’t mean I don’t like to find out more about each faith - on the contrary.

The more I learn, the less each makes sense, and the closer I feel to achieving some kind of agnostic nirvana. Read more

by Michele Coelho

“Guns don’t kill people, people do.”

If that’s really true then the US should probably change the phrase to “Guns don’t kill people, kids do.”

The latest shooting in an American high school should instigate debate, not only about their national gun policy but also their problematic youth. Read more

by Rochelle Grace

I don’t know about you, but most people I talk to are either planning to move or are moving over to Aussie.

I can’t say too much because I am one of these people, but what’s so wrong with New Zealand?

I decided to discover why Australia seems to be the place to go. Read more

by Geraldine Roper

I know – you’re thinking, ‘Not another piece about the All Blacks’. But I just can’t help myself.

If it makes it any better, this isn’t another cheap stab about how they are the most consistent team in the world, yet they can’t win the one thing that matters.

No, this is about Doug Howlett and his supposed disgrace. Read more

by Matt Critton

Bottled water is probably the biggest scam to hit the market since, I don’t know, the Segway.

I was at the corner store with a friend the other day, when with disgust I watched her pay almost ten dollars for a few bottles of water.

I said, “You know, that’s a lot cheaper at home.” Read more

by Daniel Satherley

In these enlightened times, it’s not okay to put someone down because of their race, gender, age, disability, sexual preference, or religion, right?

Luckily for me, discrimination against one particular scourge on modern society isn’t protected by law - those evil children of supply and demand colloquially known as ticket scalpers.

How do I hate thee? Let me count the ways… Read more

by Bex Appleton

As crass as it may sound, I do not get the big deal about Princess Diana and the fuss generated after her death on August 31 1997.

During this month again Princess Diana has featured in the media.

This time new footage taken of her final hours while at the Ritz Hotel in Paris has been released. Read more

by Matt Critton

…because I, as well as everyone else in this world who gives a damn, will be waking up with the hope that old St. Nick left the shiniest new bicycle under the Christmas tree.

But, don’t lost any sleep, and forget the euphoric dreams of sugar plumb ferries, because we will all be waking up to stockings filled with coal.

With presidential elections in America just over a year away the light at the end of the tunnel is beginning to shine…

Wrong. Read more

by Rochelle Grace

Remember when knuckle bones, chatter rings, and hula hoops were cool?

I was listening to the radio the other day and they were talking about what’s been the biggest craze for 2007.

Read on for the top predictions… Read more

by Geraldine Roper

Insurance. It’s an uncomfortable word.

When the times comes time to renew my car insurance, I often find myself reluctant to fork out the cash.

Most of the time, its money for nothing. But to be honest, I’m one of those people who would be too scared to drive without it. Read more