In 1993, GARY STEEL was the editor of teen pop magazine RTR Countdown, which dared to suggest that Michael Jackson was guilty of deviant sexual behaviour just months before the first scandal broke.
Life
Try A Little Kindness
JOHN HANLON, NZ songwriting legend, has some surprising words for our Prime Minister.
The Art Of The Online Scam
PAT PILCHER takes a look at the big business of Facebook scams and affiliate marketing and offers up a tip for getting those obnoxious ads off your screen.
Lots And Lots Of Albums
GARY STEEL stole a dead man’s job and kept doing it for 19 long years.
There’s Something Rotten In New Zealand
Two recent examples show New Zealand has a very long way to go in how we treat victims of sexual assault, says PAT PILCHER.
Backlash As Gillette Asks People To Be Nice
The shaving cream is flying as social media fires up over a new Gillette campaign. PAT PILCHER takes a look.
The Other (Scary) Side To Plastic Usage
We know about the damage plastic bags are causing environmentally, but what about to our health? PAT PILCHER explores the health ramifications of our plastic obsession.
When Is Recycling Not Recycling?
GARY STEEL finds that the Kaipara District Council is now refusing to accept most recyclables. Is this fair, and how are other councils around New Zealand dealing with their recycling obligations? When I moved to the Kaipara district two-and-a-half years ago it felt like a huge relief to be […]