Emotional Farewells: The Father Of House Plays Final DJ Set At Parliament

KASSIE MACKAY | Politics THE PARTY’S OVER After less than a year in the DJ booth at New Zealand’s Parliament, Trevor Mallard has decided it’s time to take up a new gig on the Emerald Isle. Ahead of his final performance at Parliament grounds tonight, the so-called “Father of House” sat down with Whakataki Times […]

One-Eyed Cantab Unclenches Jaw As Mo’unga Confirmed To Start

GORDON LIGHTFOOT | Sport “OH THANK CHRIST FOR THAT” Proud Cantabrian Greg Normansen has felt a sudden release of pressure as his favourite member of the Crusaders’ backline was named to start for the All Blacks this weekend. Apart from the general relaxing of every single muscle in his body, all of which had been […]

Late School Pick Up Lays Foundation for Long-Term Emotional Issues

woman shocked by boy on monkey bars

KASSIE MACKAY | Local TRIGGER WARNING A Whakataki Normal School student has finally been picked up from school, after concerns were raised by another member of the school community. The witness made serious allegations of parental neglect, as the boy was made to wait for his mother on the monkey bars well beyond 3 pm.  […]

Vic Uni Student Takes A Stand Against Capitalism By Buying iPhone 13 on Sale

Student with phone at vic uni with communist flag as the sky

KASSIE MACKAY| Culture SEEDS OF REVOLUTION SEWN A second-year Anthropology student fed up with the power structures of Western capitalism has this week taken matters into her own hands.  From her Kelburn flat headquarters, Millie Richardson has eschewed the norms of consumer culture and embraced Marxist maxims by purchasing the iPhone 13 in ‘Midnight’ for […]

Woman Starting To Regret Months Of Overinvestment In High Maintenance House Plants

woman in despair surrounded by plants

KASSIE MACKAY| Culture GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME! It’s not just water these monsteras are sucking up. A 28-year-old Wellington woman is developing a gut-wrenching sense of regret over her recent decision to purchase a suite of pot plants for her Newtown flat. The woman, who prefers to remain anonymous, made the decision to invest […]