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Radical and inspirational, gentle and generous – an obituary for Ranginui Walker

Radical and inspirational, gentle and generous – an obituary for Ranginui Walker

The author of the masterpiece Ka Whawhai Tonu Matou: Struggle Without End was in the best tradition of what it means to be a New Zealander
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By Morgan Godfery | 29th February, 2016
Contributing writer
Books: Farewell to Jackie Collins – A Memoir of Visiting Her at Home in Beverly Hills

Books: Farewell to Jackie Collins – A Memoir of Visiting Her at Home in Beverly Hills

The death of blockbuster novelist Jackie Collins reminds Steve Braunias of the awkward time he visited her at her home in Beverly Hills.
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By Steve Braunias | 21st September, 2015
Books Editor
Obituary: How Val Doonican Gently Rocked Knitwear – Feb 3 1927–July 1 2015

Obituary: How Val Doonican Gently Rocked Knitwear – Feb 3 1927–July 1 2015

"For a guy dressed in period knitwear who sang from a rocking chair, that’s not a bad innings." – Finlay Macdonald pays tribute to Val Doonican, the man who put the rock into rocking chair.
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By Finlay Macdonald | 6th July, 2015
Guest writer
The Simpsons: Is it Time to Put Springfield Out to Pasture?

The Simpsons: Is it Time to Put Springfield Out to Pasture?

Josh Drummond makes a heartfelt plea to Simpsons fans for them to cho-cho-choose to put the show out of its misery.
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By Josh Drummond | 5th June, 2015
Guest writer
Campbell Live: The Tribute Page

Campbell Live: The Tribute Page

It's the final day of Campbell Live, so we've set up a tribute shrine for friends, colleagues, fans and driving dogs to post their memories of JC and the team. Will be updated regularly.
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By Group Think | 29th May, 2015
A bunch of people
Hex Factor: Watching Natalia Kills and Willy Moon Leave New Zealand

Hex Factor: Watching Natalia Kills and Willy Moon Leave New Zealand

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By Don Rowe | 18th March, 2015
Contributing writer
Obituary: The Political Power of Pawnee

Obituary: The Political Power of Pawnee

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By José Barbosa | 3rd March, 2015
Senior Content Creator
Obituary: Leonard Nimoy and the Power of Spock

Obituary: Leonard Nimoy and the Power of Spock

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By José Barbosa | 2nd March, 2015
Senior Content Creator
Top 10 Life Lessons from The Block NZ

Top 10 Life Lessons from The Block NZ

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By Tara Ward | 24th November, 2014
Staff writer
What I Learnt About Cooking (and Myself) From MKRNZ

What I Learnt About Cooking (and Myself) From MKRNZ

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By Alex Casey | 6th November, 2014
Senior writer
The Paul Henry Fallout: Lush Futures?

The Paul Henry Fallout: Lush Futures?

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By Joseph Harper | 14th October, 2014
Contributing writer
LNBB Appreciation Day: Jason Hoyte and Versimilitude

LNBB Appreciation Day: Jason Hoyte and Versimilitude

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By Joseph Harper | 18th September, 2014
Contributing writer
Late Night Big Breakfast: Season One Obituary

Late Night Big Breakfast: Season One Obituary

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By Duncan Greive | 18th September, 2014
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