Man Screaming At Wellington Bus Driver Wants To Know Why There’s Such A Staff Shortage
JOBS GALORE.
A local man was seen berating a Wellington bus driver today, angrily demanding to know why there’s such a shortage of bus drivers in the city.
At the time of writing it was not clear that the aggravated commuter sensed any irony in what he was saying or doing.
The man’s tirade included gems like, “Why can’t you people find enough drivers?” and “This is ridiculous, I pay my taxes, for f’s sake, f’ing useless!
Man Still Haunted By 2007 Quarter-Final
GREY DAY.
As the Rugby World Cup draws near, Christchurch man Mark Simmons finds himself growing increasingly uneasy with the looming prospect of the All Blacks’ opening pool game against the host nation, France.
Despite being a devoted supporter of the All Blacks since birth, the 34-year-old remains haunted by the infamous quarter-final defeat suffered by the All Blacks at the 2007 Rugby World Cup at the hands of the French, even though the team has clinched two world cups since.
Punk Rock Revival Underway With Crunchy New Album From The Chrises
ALBUM REVIEW: “Mostly The Same” by The Chrises.
Punk rock has always been a genre known for its rebellious spirit, but The Chrises, an unlikely duo consisting of New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and National Party Leader Chris Luxon, have taken that spirit to a whole new level with their debut album, “Mostly The Same.”
From the moment you press play, it’s clear that The Chrises are unapologetically challenging the status quo of punk rock. The album kicks off with the blistering track “Political Mayhem,” which is a raw and aggressive commentary on the chaotic world of politics. Hipkins and Luxon’s contrasting vocal styles add a unique dynamic to the song, with Hipkins delivering rapid-fire verses while Luxon provides powerful, anthemic choruses.
FATHER’S DAY CONTENT: Local Dad Makes Annual Appearance On Daughter’s Instagram
STAR OF THE SHOW.
Sophie Wilkes, 25, took a break from her usual Instagram routine of bikini-clad beach photos and travel adventures to post a heartwarming Father’s Day tribute.
Once a year Sophie sacrifices a moment of her Instagram spotlight for none other than her Dad, Frank, a middle-aged man who spends most of his days at the office or tending to his garden.
It’s the one day of the year where the 25 -year-old from Christchurch decides to acknowledge the man who brought her into the world.
Bloke Preemptively Sends Reassuring Text To Missus Ahead Of Boys Weekend
SAYS HE’LL TAKE IT EASY.
Matt Holland believes he has put himself ahead of the game this weekend, after sending his girlfriend Ellie a text message with the skill of a seasoned diplomat.
The 31 year-old from Christchurch had only hours ago landed in Auckland ahead of a boys weekend with his good mates Braden and Dan, but had not yet heard from Ellie.
“If I leave it any longer, I’ll get a text like ‘Hi Matt, hope you boys have fun! Please take it easy will you?’, which will annoy me,” he said shrewdly.
SPRING TIME: Warmer Weather Leads To After-Work Beer Proposal Gathering Momentum
ROSEMARY ABBOTT | Culture FULL STEAM AHEAD Kori Lee couldn’t hide his smile as the warm sun shone through his office window in Christchurch this afternoon. The 29-year-old, typically stuck in his cubicle, felt uplifted after his friend Ben responded to his earlier text suggesting a post-work beer with a simple “You keen?” ” Yeah […]
Unusually High Volume of Manawatu Turbos Jerseys Spotted In Central Auckland
GREEN MACHINE.
In the heart of Auckland today, locals have been left baffled and somewhat terrified by a large contingent of Manawatu Turbos fans, all sporting the team’s green jerseys.
The wave of green comes after the Turbos beat Auckland 33-31 in last night’s NPC match at Eden Park, a venue where the Palmerstonians hadn’t won since 1980.
One Auckland resident, who preferred to remain anonymous, expressed his confusion at the Turbos supporters still hanging around the CBD.
National Plans To Reduce The Amount Of Money That Will Be Forcibly Taken From You
OH THANK YOU MY LORD.
In a stunning display of political innovation, Chris Luxon and Nicola Willis have just unveiled National’s groundbreaking plan to reduce the amount of money that will be forcibly taken from you and everyone else in the country.
In a very honest press conference that left economists scratching their heads, Luxon proudly declared, “National is making a firm promise to commit less theft than the current government is engaging in.
“A noticeably smaller amount of money will be taken from hardworking kiwis under the threat of jail”.
Labour Still Yet To Officially Rule Out Forming Government With National
THE PEOPLE WANT ANSWERS.
No one likes to keep the New Zealand public guessing like Chris Chippy Hipkins.
After ruling out working with New Zealand First’s Winston Peters, and with Election Day drawing close, Hipkins still hasn’t publicly ruled out working with National.
Joe Public will surely be asking the question, “if party leaders are now expected to officially rule out parties that hate their guts anyway, why so silent about the possibility of working with National?”.
Local Bloke Already Paying Zero GST On Fruit And Veg By Not Buying Any
BEATING THE SYSTEM.
Following Labour’s promise to remove GST from fruit and vegetables, a Palmerston North man has already figured out how to achieve this tax break – by simply not purchasing any fruits or vegetables in the first place.
John Thompson, 28, shares a flat with two other males and regularly shops at his local Pak n Save. While Labour is touting the merits of GST reduction on healthy foods, Thompson has been minding his own business, opting for a diet that sidesteps the issue entirely.
