Sport
‘Speaking Out Comes at a COST’ When the Media Doesn’t Like What’s being Said
Sky News host Rita Panahi says “speaking out comes at a cost when the bulk of the media doesn’t like what you’re saying”. If you have a great Youtube or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@thebfd.co.nz
Chimpanzees in Control of the Keyboards at RNZ and Stuff
The saying that putting a chimpanzee in control of a keyboard will eventually lead to the primate producing a novel is a ludicrous and ridiculous stretch of imagination, but that a chimp, or chump, could very well churn out something execrable and therefore worthy of the very low standards of
Face of the Day
Sonny Bill Williams has signed with English Super League newcomers Toronto Wolfpack, according to reports. Australian broadcaster 9 News is reporting that Williams has signed a two-year deal with the club, worth $10 million. At the weekend, it was revealed Williams would be offered a stake in the club,
Highlights: New Zealand v Wales – Rugby World Cup 2019
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The Haka – Past Its Use By Date
Speaking of rugby, which it seems most of the country has been over the past week, is it time for the All Blacks to drop the haka? It was a quaint, quirky point of difference in the early days and it’s understandable that it became iconic with live TV
Climate Change to Blame for All Black Loss at World Cup
The All Blacks were bundled out of what has turned out to be a World Cup tournament fraught with controversy. Questionable refereeing decisions, poor organization, a biased UK-based organizing committee which intentionally ensured the All Blacks would get little serious chance to test their combinations, and in addition, a
A Game Played by Woke Pansies
The Mighty All blacks weren’t so mighty. In fact, some have described what happened as a “total capitulation.” Even though I am no sports fan I was shocked to see a coach of one of the teams (I have no idea which one) happily state on camera that one
Wednesday Nightcap
England’s incredible response to an intense All Blacks Haka #ENGvNZL#RWC2019#WebbEllisCup
Sporting Successes Reflect the Political Mood of the Nation
George Well the only people happy yesterday morning were those at Sky TV. That’ll teach those sods at Spark! I would imagine there will still be a large TV audience for the final but without the passion. The saddest situation though is Ardern won’t be able to wear
An Exploitation of Privilege
George We have always known that MPs are as crooked as driftwood walking sticks. We all know they treat their paymasters, the taxpayer, with consummate contempt and quite frankly I’ve had a guts full. Whilst those of us, who choose to travel to Japan to follow the All Blacks,