Greatest hits / Greatest shits | Issue 09

Posted 1:58pm Sunday 27th April 2014

Greatest HitsThis week’s Greatest Hit goes to my favourite NZ politician/DJ hybrid. No, not Kim Dotcom (whose album ‘Good Times’ spurred an active Facebook campaign to get him to Starters Bar during O-Week), but Laneway alumna Jacinda Ardern. After realising her flight from Wellington to Auckland Read more...

Politweets | Issue 09

Posted 1:58pm Sunday 27th April 2014

Telling it how it is. The secret to her kiss (true). We're so sorry. Yeah Josh. Read more...

Critic tackles election year | Issue 9

Posted 1:58pm Sunday 27th April 2014

Before I even began my interview with the mighty Winston Peters he was on great form, spotting the Photoshopped Critic image of Peter Dunne smoking a fat joint and determining, after a lengthy pause, “it’s a fake.” Say what you will about Winston, he’s one of the most famous politicians we’ve ever Read more...

Politweets | Issue 08

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014

#mediabias If I didn't know better, I'd question whether John was using the synthetic drugs himself. What else is on your bucket list? You and me both One of many in a series of Bridges Bashing tweets from Patrick I really want to know which Read more...

Greatest hits / Greatest shits | Issue 08

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014

Greatest hitsOn Tuesday, Tau Henare, National MP, announced that he will retire at this year’s election. This is not the greatest hit; rather it’s Tau himself, who has a twenty-year political career that can be characterised by witty retorts and an “I will say whatever I want” mentality. Starting Read more...

Critic tackles election year | Issue 8

Posted 4:31pm Sunday 13th April 2014

As the candidate lists come rolling in from across the spectrum, the possible Government newbies are already vying for the attention of voters across the board. With that in mind, this week’s Critic looks at five candidates to watch out for as the campaign rush begins. Hailing from a variety of Read more...

Politweets | Issue 07

Posted 4:50pm Sunday 6th April 2014

That's the banter we love from Judith. Kim Dotcom, John Dotcodotnz, now gareth.org.nz. Still unsure if this is a fake account or not, but it's funny either way. The hunt for the perfect #cheeserolls continues. This is a fake one. No idea why anyone Read more...

Greatest Hits / Greatest Shits | Issue 07

Posted 4:50pm Sunday 6th April 2014

Greatest HitsIn the spirit of iD Fashion Week, this year’s Greatest Hit goes to David Clark, who featured on local Dunedin TV for his very own modelling experience. Strutting his stuff in a beautifully made red blazer by Tamsin Cooper, David looked well at home on the catwalk. Considering fashion Read more...

Critic tackles election year| Issue 7

Posted 4:50pm Sunday 6th April 2014

In the last week and a half, Otago has been graced with the presence of two MPs – Judith Collins and Gareth Hughes. While I didn’t attend Judith’s cocktail soirée (the $30 entry fee was out of my poor student price range and it was all the way at Luna Bar), I did have a chat to Todd Dickens, chair Read more...

Politweets | Issue 06

Posted 7:01pm Sunday 30th March 2014

#cheeserolls The Internet Party might have to watch its back; the Hogwarts Party could steal a considerable chunk of the ‘nerd’ voter base Banter Novelty Hekia Parata account has really enjoyed this week’s scandal The more you know, I guess. Read more...