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Eagle vs Shark review

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by Becky TappinEagle Vs Shark ticket stubb

Oscar-nominated Kiwi director Taika Waititi was expected to impress with his first feature length film. And for me, Eagle vs Shark delivers it in spades.

Eagle vs Shark revolves around the lives of two geeky and extremely awkward young people, Jarrod (Jemaine Clement) and Lily (Loren Horsley), who meet at the local burger bar where Lily works. Read more

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Gym Class Heroes

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by Aroha TreacherGym Class Heroes

When I first came across indie/hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes, I thought they were going to be just another “one hit wonder”, but their latest album, As Cruel As School Children, puts a slightly different spin on things.

These guys have definitely got their own style. This is their third album release and it showcases all that being young is about. Read more

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Your good deed for today

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by Grace Honney

Eighty per cent of New Zealanders will need blood or blood products in their lifetime, but only four per cent donate.

Even I can see that those figures just do not add up. So which one are you? Read more

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Psychic Hotlines: Who calls them?

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by Veronica Johnstone

Hundreds of people consult psychics for various reasons.

Some ring them for entertainment or curiosity. Others desire some certainty or reassurance in their lives.

But some call psychics for everything from emotional support to tax advice. People pay up to $33,000 a year for their hooked hotline habits says Auckland University lecturer Dr Robin Shepherd. Read more

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