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Face of the Day

Face of the Day

Popstar Avril Lavigne has been the subject of many online conspiracies over the years, but one dominating theory is that she died in 2003. The theory spun by theorists and internet sleuths, gained traction in the early 2000s and claimed the Sk8r Boi singer had been replaced by a doppelganger

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

I’ve never heard of a Seacrest Studios Hospital. A very strange name. If you enjoyed this Stuff up please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make

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The BFD Comment of the Week
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The BFD Comment of the Week

As part of our drive to keep our comment section the best in New Zealand we showcase each week an example of a top-notch comment that adds value to The BFD. Today’s comment was written by Other Andy Thank you Other Andy for taking the time to craft

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View from Your Window

**If readers want this series to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz What can you tell us about this View from Your Window? This photo is the view from the business class departure lounge in Dubai. ** We need more photos please folks, so grab your

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Face of the Day

Face of the Day

Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, has demanded the National Gallery of Australia remove a portrait of her from an exhibition by Archibald Prize-winning Indigenous artist Vincent Namatjira. The billionaire mining mogul directly approached NGA director Nick Mitzevich and NGA chair Ryan Stokes in April to press for the

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The BFD Backchat

The BFD Backchat

Good evening, welcome to Backchat. On Backchat, you are free to share your own stories, discuss other news or catch up with friends. To participate you’ll need to sign up for a Disqus account which is free, quick, and easy. On posts that are not articles like this one,

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

This at the tail-end of a Stuffed article about Kiwi golfers. Apparently, Steven Alker did something. I guess we’ll never know what it is, but if we pay some money to “support Stuff journalists” we might eventually learn. If you enjoyed this Stuff up please share it using

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View from Your Window

**If readers want this series to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz What can you tell us about this View from Your Window? This photo was taken from the window of my trailer yacht. Sailing on Tauranga Harbour. ** We need more photos please folks, so

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General Debate

The BFD General Debate

Good morning, welcome to our daily General Debate. Our evening General debate is called Backchat and will start at 6 pm. On General debate, you are encouraged as a commenter to share your own stories, discuss other news, bring NEW news, catch up with friends or make new friends with

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Whinger of the Day

Whinger of the Day

Northland iwi Ngati Kahu has finished drafting a letter to King Charles III calling on him to stop what they say is a violent attack on Te Tiriti O Waitangi, a Maori academic and iwi chairperson says. Makere Mutu presented her evidence on the second day of the urgent Waitangi

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The BFD Backchat

The BFD Backchat

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

Hey Stuff…. Does Bailyn play for the Blues or for the opposition?  You state both! If you enjoyed this Stuff up please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads

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View from Your Window

**If readers want this series to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz What can you tell us about this View from Your Window? This view is of Tree Trust, Rotorua – looking gorgeous in autumn colours. ** We need more photos please folks, so grab your camera

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General Debate

The BFD General Debate

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Womanface of the Day

Womanface of the Day

Author JK Rowling has been accused of cruelty for mocking the world’s first openly transgender football manager, comparing her to a ‘straight, white, middle-aged bloke’. The Harry Potter novelist replied to a post on X, formerly Twitter, from LGBTQ+ charity Pride, championing Lucy Clark. The transgender referee is

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The BFD Backchat

The BFD Backchat

Good evening, welcome to Backchat. On Backchat, you are free to share your own stories, discuss other news or catch up with friends. To participate you’ll need to sign up for a Disqus account which is free, quick, and easy. On posts that are not articles like this one,

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