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Divin’ to Survive

Posted 6:39am Thursday 26th May 2011 by Oscar the Grouch

With food prices sky rocketing, Oscar the Grouch gives dumpster diving a try. People are getting hungrier. It’s becoming more difficult to walk into a supermarket and buy food, and alternatives are becoming more attractive. At the OUSA Food Bank, they’ve noticed a recent upswing in Read more...

Out of the Closet

Posted 7:40am Thursday 19th May 2011 by Charlotte Greenfield

A History of the Queer Community in New Zealand When Chris Brickell began to research New Zealand’s gay history for his book Mates and Lovers, people told him “I don’t know if you’ll find much prior to the 1970s”. In fact his research led him to unearth a world that Read more...

Born this Way?

Posted 7:14am Thursday 19th May 2011 by Siobhan Downes

We all remember t.A.T.u’s “All The Things She Said” video – you know, the two Russian chicks in school uniforms kissing in the rain. Not long after that, Britney and Madonna were sucking face in a highly choreographed public stunt at the MTV Video Music Awards. Then Katy Perry kissed a girl – and Read more...

Tunes about Town

Posted 11:08pm Monday 9th May 2011 by Critic

We may be at the bottom of the world, but there’s still a sort-of-happening music scene. Sometimes the tricky part isn’t knowing what’s on, but where to go. With that in mind, Critic gives you a run down of the music venues you should be frequenting. Most aren’t “cool” in the traditional big city Read more...

Antipodean Elite

Posted 10:49pm Monday 9th May 2011 by Sam Valentine

It’s that time again. New Zealand Music Month. A time to reflect on the good, the bad and all that is ugly in New Zealand music. In half celebration, and half disgust, we here at Critic thought we’d put together a list showing you that New Zealand Music isn’t all sales projections, Autozamn, Kids of Read more...

7 stupidest song lyrics ever

Posted 10:43pm Monday 9th May 2011 by Josh Hercus

There are a lot of stupid lyrics about, from the nonsensical to the downright disingenuous (Rebecca Black’s “Friday” comes to mind). An avid listener of music with “inspiring” lyrics, Josh Hercus rates the 7 stupidest song lyrics. Song: Hootie and the Blowfish – “Only Wanna Be With Read more...

Cinderella Has A New Name: KATE MIDDLETON

Posted 10:39pm Monday 9th May 2011 by Siobhan Downes

Once upon a time there lived a band of women’s magazine editors, who ruled the media empire with their weekly chronicles of gossip and slander. One day, a fair young maiden named Catherine appeared in their midst – for she was courting the handsome Prince William. In November 2010, a royal Read more...

You wouldn’t steal a handbag

Posted 10:29pm Monday 9th May 2011 by Charlotte Greenfield

The recent Copyright Amendment Bill was created to protect artists’ copyright, and ensure that the money for their ideas went to the right person. But how effective is the legislation? Will the change encourage people to buy CDs? Charlotte Greenfield asks the million dollar question: is it possible Read more...

Four Ridiculous Things that Sparked Wars

Posted 4:19am Monday 9th May 2011 by Josh Hercus

A golden stool   Throughout history, the British are well known for not giving a flying fuck about the customs and traditions of natives. Back in 1900 an African state called the Ashanti Empire had a sacred golden stool that essentially embodied the spirit of nation as a whole Read more...

Silent Casualty

Posted 4:15am Monday 9th May 2011 by Phoebe Harrop

In general, war isn’t good. And it’s especially not good for the environment. “The environment?” I hear you say. “What about the innocent victims, the countless civilian lives lost to bloodshed, the ghastly conditions, the hate, the fear, the violence? I mean, sure, no one wants Read more...