One Beer After Work On Friday Once Again Results In Bloke Coming Home At 2 AM

LIKE CLOCKWORK.
Ryan Keats, a 29-year-old tradie from Christchurch once again found himself stumbling through the door in the early hours of Saturday morning after promising his girlfriend Sophie he’d “just have one.”
Cranberries Song “Zombie” Experiences Sudden Spike In Spotify Plays

GORDON LIGHTFOOT | Sport IN YOUR HEAD Former members of the Irish rock band, The Cranberries, were surprised to see an uptick in streams they were getting in New Zealand this week. Their song “Zombie” is connected to the spat between All Blacks centre/troll Rieko Ioane, and former Irish captain and current crybaby, Jonny Sexton. […]
Local Man Told You Barrett Should’ve Be Playing At 10 This Whole Time

“WHAT HAVE I BEEN SAYING?”
45-year-old Dave Garrett from Taranaki has confidently informed his mates, yet again, that Beauden Barrett should have been the All Blacks’ first-five all along.
Man Forgoes Midnight Glass Of Water And Instead Slurps Like A Dog From Bathroom Tap

KIWI EFFICIENCY.
When Mike Higgins woke up with a dry mouth at 2.45 this morning, the idea of going downstairs to the kitchen for a glass of water didn’t hold much appeal.
Local Woman With New Air Fryer Talks About Air Fryer

WE MADE CHIPS!
32 year old homeowner Tali Lambourne made it abundantly clear today that she is very pleased with her new air fryer.
Christchurch Newcomer Begins Five Year Probation Period Before Being Welcomed Into Friend Group

MAKING IT CLIQUE
Kristy Fowler, 27, is quickly discovering that making friends in Christchurch is less about introductions and more about enduring lengthy probation periods.
Liam Lawson To Keep Smiles To A Minimum After Taking Over From F1’s “Happiest Driver”

HAPPY DAYS.
Liam Lawson has had to keep his emotions in check over the past few days.
In a dramatic turn of events, Red Bull Racing has announced that New Zealand’s Liam Lawson will be stepping into the seat of Daniel Ricciardo for the remainder of the 2024 F1 season with Red Bull.
Bloke Once Again Finds Himself Watching Nathan Astle’s 222 Highlights

THAT SOUND OFF THE BAT.
Damian Harris, 35, has once again paused all meaningful activity around his home to rewatch the full-length highlights of Nathan Astle’s famous 222 against England back in 2002.
BACK IN THE OFFICE: Wellington Public Servant Spends First Hour At Desk Dusting Off Cobwebs

BEEN A WHILE.
Devon Chalmers, a senior digital advisor at the Ministry of Education, was surprised at the state of his office desk this morning, having not seen it in the last four years.
Car-Selling Expert Tory Whanau Rumoured To Replace Tina From Turners

TORY FROM TURNERS.
Instead of copping more flak over her recent media missteps, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has had some surprisingly good news – she’s reportedly in the running to replace Tina from Turners, New Zealand’s beloved spokesperson for Turners Car Auctions.