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dogmeat

I've managed to cope quite well 
Course I am geological epochs older than most of you so I remember Angela d'Aubney being sacked. 
And she was a newsreader who actually got her norks out on national TV 
and then like actually died of cancer

booboo

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feel bad saying this, but I think I might be over it all, seems a bit of overkill TBH</blockquote>
 
You unfeeling bastard. Don't... just don't...

booboo

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I've managed to cope quite well 
Course I am geological epochs older than most of you so I remember Angela d'Aubney being sacked. 
And she was a newsreader who actually got her norks out on national TV 
and then like actually died of cancer</blockquote>
 
Hate to say it ... but any time anyone stumbles over words in our family they get called Ange. 
It's kind of a bitter sweet tribute.

jegga

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I've managed to cope quite well 
Course I am geological epochs older than most of you so I remember Angela d'Aubney being sacked. 
And she was a newsreader who actually got her norks out on national TV 
and then like actually died of cancer
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D'Audnorks <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/loose-enz---the-venus-touch-1982'>http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/loose-enz---the-venus-touch-1982</a>

Chris B.

<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://thespinoff.co.nz/tv/29-05-2016/samantha-hayes-has-proven-shes-no-lightweight-and-deserves-this-chance-to-succeed-the-great-hilary-barry/'>http://thespinoff.co.nz/tv/29-05-2016/samantha-hayes-has-proven-shes-no-lightweight-and-deserves-this-chance-to-succeed-the-great-hilary-barry/</a>
 
This transitional piece is perhaps the best I've read. Start by comparing the headline with the URL - even the guy in IT is getting his little tribute in. :)
 
I've watched a bit of Newshub over the past few weeks and - sexist and ageist though it may be - I'd say Mark Weldon was on the right track with his recruitment of reporters. He could get a job running an airline!

MN5

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D'Audnorks <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/loose-enz---the-venus-touch-1982'>http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/loose-enz---the-venus-touch-1982</a>
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I've never really gone for chicks with Jimi Hendrix hairdos.

No Quarter

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feel bad saying this, but I think I might be over it all, seems a bit of overkill TBH
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Far out, talk about your internet tough guy.

No Quarter

These internet warriors that jump on their keyboards and say things like "I don't know what the big deal is", "she was just a newsreader" and "it's not like she's dead FFS", all the while fighting back the tears, are the people that will need the most support in the long run. They're not allowing themselves to grieve. 
And FFS once again John Key has shown himself to be a heartless bastard - why has he not set up a Hilary Barry support line yet? Must be too busy pandering to the rich...

taniwharugby

or making himself aware of these rather complex money laundering trusts where they are apparently routed through several trusts in multiple countries, and linked to an ex-leader of another country, holed up apparently safe from extradition in the UK, all stuff he really should be aware of and on top of well before these Panama papers...slacker!

MajorRage

This article here really really really fucks me off.
 
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11647956'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11647956</a>
 
Headline - New Mum forced out of hospital, wanted extra night due to not being mentally ready and previous bouts of PND.
 
Facts - public hospital, not private, so reality is they tell you when you go home, you aren't paying, you don't get what you want. It's also snuck in down the bottom that she didn't disclosed she previous had PND. The staff allowed her to stay on longer than was required, gave her access to a consultand and provided family with a place to stay.
 
New Mum claims that "they need to let the mother decide when she's ready to go."
 
That is utter horseshit. Medical professionals (who are given ALL OF THE FACTS) decide when they are ready to go. This isn't a hotel service which you are paying for, the state is.

No Quarter

People like that have no fucking perspective whatsoever. Her husband was "too busy" to pick her and baby up so she expects them to keep the ward open for her? As one of the people commenting on the article suggested, that's fine as long as she foots the bill.
 
And she actually thinks she shouldn't have to tell the medical staff that she had PND after previous births? She has to be taking the piss..
 
How do stories like that even make the media? I assume she went crying to them for some attention and they thought "hey we can spin this into a bit of click bait".

No Quarter

The case of the shot Gorilla has been annoying me a lot.
 
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/americas/80564180/mother-hits-back-at-critics-as-grief-over-gorillas-death-turns-to-outrage'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/americas/80564180/mother-hits-back-at-critics-as-grief-over-gorillas-death-turns-to-outrage</a>
 
Mothers response:
 
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As a society we are quick to judge how a parent could take their eyes off f their child and if anyone knows me I keep a tight watch on my kids,
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<div>Accidents happen but I am thankful that the right people were in the right place today.</div>
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<div>Thank you to everyone that helped me and my son today and most importantly God for being the awsome [sic] God that He is.</div>
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 :idiot2:
 
Although to be fair, as obviously retarded as the parents of this child are, the Zoo should be child proofing the enclosure. It should be expected that there will be plenty of complete fucking idiots walking through their gates every day.

MajorRage

Gorilla-gate reminds me of Cecil-gate.
 
Both showing that the world has completely lost perspective.

Chris B.

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The case of the shot Gorilla has been annoying me a lot.
 
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/americas/80564180/mother-hits-back-at-critics-as-grief-over-gorillas-death-turns-to-outrage'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/americas/80564180/mother-hits-back-at-critics-as-grief-over-gorillas-death-turns-to-outrage</a>
 
Mothers response:
 
 
 :idiot2:
 
Although to be fair, as obviously retarded as the parents of this child are, the Zoo should be child proofing the enclosure. It should be expected that there will be plenty of complete fucking idiots walking through their gates every day.
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A bit harsh on the parents - I guess a moment's inattention and you don't expect to look up and find your kid has jumped in with the gorilla. Though I'm not sure where god being awesome fits into the story. Not very awesome if you're the gorilla.
 
Once the kid's in there though, the zoo's got no real option than to shoot first and ask questions later.
 
Moral of the story - if you're a gorilla and a kid jumps in your cage - kill it before the men with guns arrive and then sit there looking peaceful and eating a banana.

No Quarter

Yeah - it was the part about thanking god for what was a shitty situatuon all round that led me to the conclusion that the parents are complete fucking idiots. Still, I think it took more then just a moments inattention - witnesses said she was looking after multiple kids so likely lost track of his whereabouts until she saw him with the Gorilla.

taniwharugby

ugly no win situation really...
 
An ape could kill a kid in a moment, and a tranq. may have just antagonised him.
 
Wonder if a powerful taser could have immobilised it instantly to give time to rescue the boy, although experimenting in that situation wasnt really on.

Chris B.

Significant donation from the family, their church and their kid's life insurance company - to the Jane Goodall Institute or similar is probably in order.
 
Failing the second they could rent the...no, don't go there, Chris B.

MN5

My facebook feed has been full of dumbass do gooders saying to tranqualize the ape, cos y'know, they're clearly experts on getting the exact dose right to put something that size to sleep peacefully and without a fuss.
 
As I myself just said on facebook, right decision made, can't compare human life to animal life, even feral families. I'm against the idea of Apes and other large animals in zoos but I think the zoo itself needs to be accountable cos as someone said on the previous page you can never underestimate the combination of youthful ignorance combined with inbred stupidity.

jegga

Here's hoping the Gorilla didn't go to waste
 
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MN5

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Here's hoping the Gorilla didn't go to waste
 
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You're a twisted, evil man.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
that's why I make sure I never miss your posts.

The Silver Fern

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