Moan moan moan. Under 4 hours for a non life threatening injury, and he got it for free? What's the issue? Harden up. And thank your lucky stars you live in NZ.
Why decriminalise when you could legalise and Tax? Just got back from San Francisco, completely legal, safe clean dispensaries. A pleasure to buy and use. And guess what? California hasnt dropped into a world of potheads and lazy nogoodniks. Legalise it. Just like Uraguay just like Canada. Lets be 1 world leaders again on this country rather than sad followers of mixed an unworkable laws like in Amsterdam.
Mark Reason you are simply absurd. Beauden Barrett is the best no. 10 in the world by some distance and not even Dan Carter in his absolute pomp could have scored the tries Beauden scored in the last match. His kicking for territory was also sublime and his continued ability to set up players outside of him is unmatched in the current game. You say he is no Dan Carter but it was you along with a number of other scribes that were calling for DCs scalp before the last World Cup, saying hes to old too slow, unable to make the plays Cruden can. As for your ridiculous assertion that we have only played 2 teams of international quality and lost to both of them, I call enormous BS. The Irish team you rate so highly lost 1 game out of three against the Australian team you are so disparaging towards, and could quite easily won BOTH of the other two, had decisions and or bounces of the ball go their way. The line pressure the lions and the Irish put on the All Blacks has been effectively negated by the ABs attacking line playing deeper and making pockets inside already run lines. The English team you talked up as the big threat for RWC2019 10 months ago were humiliated by a one dimensional limited Springboks side. Beauden Barrett is the best 1st 5 in the world. Richie Mounga is not. Jordie Barrett proved over and over in the last game with his positional play his ability under the High ball and his running game that he is certainly the second best fullback in the country, behind Ben Smith. Yes you are old fashioned and blind and stupid as well if you think thats the best back three in the country. If last game proved anything it proved Jordie, Ben and Reiko are the best back three (with Waisake as backup) and Beauden Barrett is the best 1st 5 in the country with DMac as backup. Stuff, can you pay ME to write this rugby column from now on? Because this un-Reason-able individual has done enough damage to the brains of the NZ rugby public as should be allowed.
I still dont understand this vehemence for a Hub system. The old point to point routes worked far better in a small city with windy steep streets such as ours. The Hubs in Wellington simply get congested in the central city (exactly the opposite of what was promised) while the outlying areas now have a woefully inadequate amount of city omnibus visits.
It just goes to show what a corrupt, filthy and nasty political party National is. This is obviously the culture and we still, after this has come out, National MPs willing to back this awful human being. The fact that 43% of New Zealanders would vote for a party with this type of morality should be the cause of nationwide shame.
Yeah interesting points but the Crusaders travelled there last year and won. Travel is not worth 20-30 points. Maybe 10. The 1 reason the Lions will be dusted up on Saturday is simply how good this Crusaders side is. They made a very good Hurricanes side look decidedly less than average last week, and the Lions are not of the â˜Canes quality.
Thats because they havent committed any, but in this case you have two men found guilty in a court of law for their crimes, and both with connections to illegal behaviour by the sitting president.
Well that kills it then, Mojo hasnt been good for a number of years now and were incredibly arrogant about how affordable coffee should be. Literally hundreds of better places for a cuppa in Welly.
It's that kinda of attitude that will try to stunt this movement. Why can't it happen? If men make up their minds not to sexually assault. If the majority of men call other men out on it. Is that not something you can do Cooch1? Well if you can why not everyone? And if you can't what the hell is wrong with you?
Why do hubs have to be âmade to workâ? Hubs dont work in a city of this size. Point to point systems with terminuses at the ends are what is needed and what we had previously. Hubs create congestion in the middle of the city and long wait times outside of that. The exact opposite of what is intended.
Its a solid pack, pretty much the best tight five we can put out there with Sam on the bench. The loosies have a dynamism and running ability with a hard edge that may be the major difference in this game if it breaks up a little, Savea, Frizzell and Read May cause havoc with their abrasive running and quality ball skills. Good to see such an exciting three get a chance to play together.The backs have a makeshift look to them but there are game breakers aplenty with NMS and Naholo on the wings and Laumape in the Centre. I hope the combination between Perenara and Mounga clicks, as Perenara has a tendency to try to do to much when he doesnt trust the man outside him, and that could be difficult, though he has scored a number of tries this season and is running well. Its good to see DMac on the bench to slot in where needed if theres an issue and be injected later if theres not. I imagine hell be disappointed to not get a start and be filling the super-sub role however. I hope Mounga proves to be the quality backup he has the potential to be, this is his biggest game and a chance to further push BB for a starting spot, though hed have to pull one out of the hat to threaten Barrett after the latters performance last week. Goodhue needs to make his tackles on the inside because he missed more than he made in the last outing (not opinion, Just statistics). It feels good to have the worlds best fullback at fullback theres a sense of solidity and all around skill in the back three. Its interesting that with all the changes theres no debutants in the starting 15 and only 1 possible one in the 23. The way Hansen and Co are able to build this squad and bring more talented players in without compromising the integrity and quality of the side is a credit to the coaching unit, and the depth of quality and skill that exists in New Zealand. Guys like Frizzell getting a shot, his second, show the continued success of the feeder systems of Mitre 10 and super rugby. It must have been a plan to give Mounga a run against the Pumas from early on, but is there another coach in the world that would drop, sorry *rest* a first five after a performance of the calibre that Beaudy put in last game? Is there another coach that is spoiled with such riches? I predict a solid All Blacks victory facing a side that ran it from everywhere against a limited springbok team, do that against these ABs at your peril Los Pumas.
This is the one issue. Ben Smith is our best Fullback. But they want to give Jordie a run as hes the future after the next World Cup. Nehe probably only has this one left too. Would have been nice to see him get a run, and leave the best fullback at fullback. Though it does mean Nehe will be there to pick up the Ranfurly shield from Taranaki on Friday night for the Turbos.
Shows how important and pivotal a quality first five is. Absolutely no direction from Garden-Bachop. No leadership without Shields, with Barrett, Shields (and hopefully Coles) this will be a far different side.
$108,000 for a one bedroom apartment in Wellington is fantastic value, great use of money for housing stocks, new one bedroom builds start from around 275-300k for the private sector. The tenants pay around $200-250 per weeks round 70% of market rates.
I dont understand the negativity on these posts, we have a housing crisis, this is affordable housing for those in need, and we have complaints about that? Theres no winning with some people. Sheesh!
That is so ridiculous its beyond belief. These are top level athletes getting paid a third of what they do in Europe and a fraction of what comparable athletes are in the US. Theres not enough money in NZ to finance an incomparable team like the All Blacks in this day and age of professional sport. We need as much money in the game as we possibly can if we want to ensure the All Blacks specifically and New Zealand rugby in general remains at the top of the world game.
And the under 20s who lost this year. He is a proven winner. Thats the type of coach we need. Get him in the wider ABs group for the southern rugby championship and end of year tour, give him the keys to succession. I would much rather have Razor as ABs coach than the unproven Fozzie.
ALB deserves an 8 or nine even, what did he do wrong? Frizzell a nine, that was a special performance and TJ was perhaps the difference out there between the teams, and he needed to be as Mounga was ineffective and unable to impose anything on the game, Sanchez showed him up in a big way, shows what a real running first five can do, much like our number 1. Lets hope he grows from this, as at the moment Id be terrified if he had to come on to play a QF on for the All Blacks in RWC2019.
Yes Barry. Yes it does. Its natural, non addictive and works with the bodys own cannabinol system to treat pain. Nothing else does this. Its kinda in the name of the drug.
Thats a simply ludicrous statement. Its exactly this type of building that could end the housing crisis. Yes it may not be your three bedroom on quarter of an acre ME1, but if I had to choose between this and living in a cardboard box on the street or in my car this type of housing gets the win EVERY TIME.
That is genuinely obscene. Lets get this referendum on the table right now Jacinda (well as soon as you get back from making a splash at the UN) innocent people are being needlessly criminalised because of their countrys draconian approach to recreational cannabis use. Legalise it tax it, make an enormous amount of money from it, break up the gangs control on it, destroy their major revenue stream, free up our counts from needless prosecutions, make peoples lives better, make NZ a genuinely amazing place to live. Become the greatest prime minister this country has ever had. It is time to follow Canadas lead and haul Aotearoa into the 21st century.
Broke five tackles had the game high metres gained and highest metres per run. Set up numerous plays, was solid under the high ball, good on D and is just 21. What game were YOU watching???
That's simply not the stats. More crime in jail just means a greater drain on our country's resources. $60,000 per year per prisoner. That could buy a lot of education and rehabilitation. Which DOES cause less crime.
I think youre very mistaken. The Boks, Pumas game was so slow to be almost pedestrian. The Wallabies will beat both those teams handily, and the ABs will wipe the floor with them.
Good side, great to see Alby get a start, and perhaps consigning SBW to a bench role where he was so effective last World Cup. Interesting to see the continued development of Jordie at the back, I do believe that Smith in that position and Naholo on the wing with this side and Retallick back is our best 15. The best 23 is much tougher. Naholo has to start because hes a wing specialist, McKenzie is great cover everywhere and so devastating when the game breaks up and oppositions are tired. That potentially means no space for Jordie. It would be interesting to see whether Hansen sees him as a first line player ahead of Naholo, or this is just more preparation and he knows what Waisake can do. Great to see Tuipolotu get a call up to the bench, Patrick looked devastating for Auckland last week in Mitre 10 Cup and put his hand up at the right time, would be nice to see him get 15-20 to see if he can provide that sort of impact off the bench, definitely no better than the fourth ranked lock in the country (and lucky to be that) but in a nation with a dearth of really big men, he gets a big chance to show he needs to be in the mix come RWC2019. All Blacks by 20+
A 9.5 for Barrett, if he had have kicked that last conversion would it have been a 10? Thats a 10 for me all day. 30 exquisite points, better and more entertaining than the 33 DC scored against the Lions in 2005. Unquestionably worth a 10.
Exactly. Trump has created a culture where loving the gun and hating the press are two of his most prominent platforms. This is a direct response to that. The assailant had a long running beef with the newspaper that is 1, but did not resort to this type of violence until a year and a half into Trump's reign. For those saying how has Trump anything to do with this tragedy, all you have to do is look at the climate of hatred, violence, and intolerance that is preached from his Twitter pulpit every damned day. This is DIRECTLY the result of a Trump presidency, welcome to Trump's America
Yes they did, the firebombing of Dresden was s pure ascot if terror, designed to pummel the Germans into defeat. However it was a means to an end to destroy the worst threat to world democracy in the 20th century. You must remember the holocaust alone killed 6 million Jews. Not to mention, gypsies, homosexuals, Slavs and people considered âof low breedingâ. Nazism is the closest human beings have come to creating a regime of pure evil. Comparing the allies actions in the Second World War to the Nazis and saying they are even in the same ballpark is ludicrous, theyre not on the same ballpark theyre not in the same city, theyre not even playing the same game!
What does this even mean? Rugby is not yet a works game and NZ does more to promote it in the world stage than anyone. Taking the ABs to play at Soldier field, pushing for inclusion of Argentina and Japan in super rugby. Exporting not only NZ playing talent but coaching talent around the world. Not just the superpowers either but Pakistan and India and Zimbabwe and Namibia and other rugby backwaters. Yes NZ has relied on PI talent for a long time without enough give back but even that is changing. Truly I dont understand this comment at all.
Its a bit generous. Given the amount of mistakes he made and his ineffectiveness in general play, his inability to set up plays and inject himself into the line, a 4 would be more fitting.
So what youre saying is if Beauden Barrett scores 30+ points this week it will be because the South Africans are so terrible? Are you of the opinion then that Richie Mounga was so average last week because the Argentinians are the BEST opposition to the All Blacks in the comp? Your arguments are self fulfilling, and B.B. cant possibly prove himself even if he plays brilliantly and Argentina wins no further games. You must remember this is South Africa the team that has beaten NZ more than any other. If then they rise and put on a decent challenge or (heaven forbid) actually win a game, youll blame that on Barrett too. Theres simply no winning when you start with an opening statement like that. I predict a big win by the ABs and the Barrett boys (all three) to shine. But unfortunately for those like you with an axe to grind it will never be enough.
There's nothing unfathomable about it. He's a disturbed loner with a grudge, a computer, and access to a pump action shotgun, with a president who has repeatedly said the media are a menace, a scourge, a parasite to the state. Welcome to Trump's America
Edibles, vapes, CBD oils and pain relieving rubs and balms, legalisation opens up all these avenues to use and enjoy the benefits of cannabis WITHOUT smoking it. Decriminalisation and growing your own doesnt, unless you have a very foot pot butter brownie recipe... um... anyone?
What the hell is wrong with you? Do you just hate poor people? They cant afford your 1960s ex state house, there is a housing shortage and this government is actually doing something about it. Would you rather he lived on the street or in a car, or in a hotel which was the incredibly expensive MO of the last government.
I couldn't disagree more. We will roll over England, once again I can't see them getting out of their pool at RWC2019. But if we lose to Ireland twice in two years, that will give this very talented mob, with an astute coach the belief they can do it at the Cup. Then meeting Ireland in the knockout stages is fraught with danger. If however we give the Paddys a sound
Yep it sure would have been different they would have lost if Mounga was playing, 27 points contributed from Barrett without those it would have been an All Blacks loss.
Yeah but this Australia team took a test off the supposed 2nd best team in the world Ireland, and with some luck could have had the other two too, and South Africa dismantled England, so really who is left to challenge the All Blacks? They can only beat whos put in front of them after all.
Hes in the same position. Behind a pack with many of the same players, jeez, how comfortable a Rolls Royce ride do you need to give the fella so he can play well?
To whatever the asking price is. You get a loan pre-approved say 750k and you can spend up to that in an auction or a private sale when the home value may only be 450 or 500k. In general we pay way over the GV (government valuation) for hot property markets in New Zealand.
No they wont, state housing just gives people a house rather than living on the street or in their car or in a hotel as the last government did. That means they have the stability to go and get work, rather than have to struggle on the dole
So youre not entertained when you watch sport? If so then its Entertainment! As is theatre or poetry or the ballet or cinema, or reading a novel. Being entertained is the essence of entertainment.
Great idea. Essentially a pared down World Cup every year. Youd definitely get a gauge on how teams are trending, and it would challenge the NH teams to actually challenge the SH teams rather than just sending b sides. My only concern is, with this being played every year, with the only teams likely to win the RWC playing each other, doesnt it massively devalue that tournament?
You obviously didnt see Laumape play this season then, remind me who was the Co-leading try scorer in super rugby this year? Oh yes Ben Lam. Thats correct, and where does he play? Oh the wing!
Barrett is the world rugby player of e year twice in a row. That doesnt happen to a guy who is a âgreat runnerâ and nothing else. Beauden Barrett is certainly a great runner, but the best Richie Mounga will ever be is an also ran.
Hes won it twice. Once as an assistant, once as head coach. He knows how to win it, theres no need for redemption if he loses it at the next one. Pack up and move along, give someone else a go. But if he wins, keep him. It really is that simple. Until he decides otherwise of course.
Well if youre right and they dont win William then I agree, but theres no way you change now. And if he wins why change if he doesnt want anything else?
Ouch. Bad memories. Yeah and if we dip our in the QFs again, Hansen will be gone and this whole exercise will be pilloried. If however he is to win his second as head coach, third as part of the unit and third in a row, well then, whos betting against him staying for a shot at number 4?
Jordie MOTM and rightly so, most metres made most line breaks most defenders beaten and FOUR tries!And for those calling him a draught horse, and that he doesnt have the pace, hes 64â which means when hes running he doesnt look crazy fast like a McKenzie. But he sure is quick. Now the question is where do you put him?All that said. Its Italy and they didnt slow down the ball like Ireland or England, and they didnt employ a rush defence to pressure Barrett et al. Thats still a question this All Blacks side doesnt look to have an answer to... yet. Roll on 2019, exciting times. If youre a rugby (or cricket) fan that is.
I said nothing of any culture. Thats your bias reading into my comments. I only spoke of those less fortunate those people who are poor. And those like yourself that bash people for their poverty rather than try to help. Shame on you.
Wounded man waits as people 'looking for free treatment' clog A&E
Moan moan moan. Under 4 hours for a non life threatening injury, and he got it for free? What's the issue? Harden up. And thank your lucky stars you live in NZ.
Voting ban on prisoners hits disenfranchised MÄori hardest
Wow! Thats some weird conspiracy thinking there Gabe
National cannabis bill would not allow any smoking
Why decriminalise when you could legalise and Tax? Just got back from San Francisco, completely legal, safe clean dispensaries. A pleasure to buy and use. And guess what? California hasnt dropped into a world of potheads and lazy nogoodniks. Legalise it. Just like Uraguay just like Canada. Lets be 1 world leaders again on this country rather than sad followers of mixed an unworkable laws like in Amsterdam.
Mark Reason: Beauden's razzle-dazzle can blind All Black fans
Mark Reason you are simply absurd. Beauden Barrett is the best no. 10 in the world by some distance and not even Dan Carter in his absolute pomp could have scored the tries Beauden scored in the last match. His kicking for territory was also sublime and his continued ability to set up players outside of him is unmatched in the current game. You say he is no Dan Carter but it was you along with a number of other scribes that were calling for DCs scalp before the last World Cup, saying hes to old too slow, unable to make the plays Cruden can. As for your ridiculous assertion that we have only played 2 teams of international quality and lost to both of them, I call enormous BS. The Irish team you rate so highly lost 1 game out of three against the Australian team you are so disparaging towards, and could quite easily won BOTH of the other two, had decisions and or bounces of the ball go their way. The line pressure the lions and the Irish put on the All Blacks has been effectively negated by the ABs attacking line playing deeper and making pockets inside already run lines. The English team you talked up as the big threat for RWC2019 10 months ago were humiliated by a one dimensional limited Springboks side. Beauden Barrett is the best 1st 5 in the world. Richie Mounga is not. Jordie Barrett proved over and over in the last game with his positional play his ability under the High ball and his running game that he is certainly the second best fullback in the country, behind Ben Smith. Yes you are old fashioned and blind and stupid as well if you think thats the best back three in the country. If last game proved anything it proved Jordie, Ben and Reiko are the best back three (with Waisake as backup) and Beauden Barrett is the best 1st 5 in the country with DMac as backup. Stuff, can you pay ME to write this rugby column from now on? Because this un-Reason-able individual has done enough damage to the brains of the NZ rugby public as should be allowed.
Greater Wellington offered free Uber rides to disaffected bus commuters
I still dont understand this vehemence for a Hub system. The old point to point routes worked far better in a small city with windy steep streets such as ours. The Hubs in Wellington simply get congested in the central city (exactly the opposite of what was promised) while the outlying areas now have a woefully inadequate amount of city omnibus visits.
Glass bottles of full cream milk may soon be delivered to Wairarapa doorsteps
Im in. Immediately
"Secret tape recording embarrasses Simon Bridges, but it's not incriminating",
It just goes to show what a corrupt, filthy and nasty political party National is. This is obviously the culture and we still, after this has come out, National MPs willing to back this awful human being. The fact that 43% of New Zealanders would vote for a party with this type of morality should be the cause of nationwide shame.
Lions in for 'Groundhog Day' as top South African rugby writer tips Crusaders romp
Yeah interesting points but the Crusaders travelled there last year and won. Travel is not worth 20-30 points. Maybe 10. The 1 reason the Lions will be dusted up on Saturday is simply how good this Crusaders side is. They made a very good Hurricanes side look decidedly less than average last week, and the Lions are not of the â˜Canes quality.
Donald Trump: The illegitimate US president
Thats because they havent committed any, but in this case you have two men found guilty in a court of law for their crimes, and both with connections to illegal behaviour by the sitting president.
Mojo founder says coffee chain's sale is like a baby growing up
Well that kills it then, Mojo hasnt been good for a number of years now and were incredibly arrogant about how affordable coffee should be. Literally hundreds of better places for a cuppa in Welly.
'Culture change' needed to make Wellington NZ's first sexual abuse free city
It's that kinda of attitude that will try to stunt this movement. Why can't it happen? If men make up their minds not to sexually assault. If the majority of men call other men out on it. Is that not something you can do Cooch1? Well if you can why not everyone? And if you can't what the hell is wrong with you?
Bus nightmare: Wellington council officials face jeers and abuse at fiery meeting
Why do hubs have to be âmade to workâ? Hubs dont work in a city of this size. Point to point systems with terminuses at the ends are what is needed and what we had previously. Hubs create congestion in the middle of the city and long wait times outside of that. The exact opposite of what is intended.
Suzie Bates, Maddy Green score centuries as White Ferns post record ODI total
Wow! That's some score. Truly dominant performance.
"US budget deficit blows out to 6-year high in Donald Trump's second year",
Well well well, THEREs a surprise!
First five-eighth Richie Mo'unga is the big inclusion in the All Blacks' starting XV
Its a solid pack, pretty much the best tight five we can put out there with Sam on the bench. The loosies have a dynamism and running ability with a hard edge that may be the major difference in this game if it breaks up a little, Savea, Frizzell and Read May cause havoc with their abrasive running and quality ball skills. Good to see such an exciting three get a chance to play together.The backs have a makeshift look to them but there are game breakers aplenty with NMS and Naholo on the wings and Laumape in the Centre. I hope the combination between Perenara and Mounga clicks, as Perenara has a tendency to try to do to much when he doesnt trust the man outside him, and that could be difficult, though he has scored a number of tries this season and is running well. Its good to see DMac on the bench to slot in where needed if theres an issue and be injected later if theres not. I imagine hell be disappointed to not get a start and be filling the super-sub role however. I hope Mounga proves to be the quality backup he has the potential to be, this is his biggest game and a chance to further push BB for a starting spot, though hed have to pull one out of the hat to threaten Barrett after the latters performance last week. Goodhue needs to make his tackles on the inside because he missed more than he made in the last outing (not opinion, Just statistics). It feels good to have the worlds best fullback at fullback theres a sense of solidity and all around skill in the back three. Its interesting that with all the changes theres no debutants in the starting 15 and only 1 possible one in the 23. The way Hansen and Co are able to build this squad and bring more talented players in without compromising the integrity and quality of the side is a credit to the coaching unit, and the depth of quality and skill that exists in New Zealand. Guys like Frizzell getting a shot, his second, show the continued success of the feeder systems of Mitre 10 and super rugby. It must have been a plan to give Mounga a run against the Pumas from early on, but is there another coach in the world that would drop, sorry *rest* a first five after a performance of the calibre that Beaudy put in last game? Is there another coach that is spoiled with such riches? I predict a solid All Blacks victory facing a side that ran it from everywhere against a limited springbok team, do that against these ABs at your peril Los Pumas.
Good samaritan turns down free trip to watch All Blacks play overseas so 12 kids can attend France test
Nice. How good is good news?
Pocket rocket Ngani Laumape gets chance to make his big move in Bledisloe II
This is the one issue. Ben Smith is our best Fullback. But they want to give Jordie a run as hes the future after the next World Cup. Nehe probably only has this one left too. Would have been nice to see him get a run, and leave the best fullback at fullback. Though it does mean Nehe will be there to pick up the Ranfurly shield from Taranaki on Friday night for the Turbos.
Midterm result will deliver more chaos as divisions in US get deeper
Yeah look where its gotten Norway and France and New Zealand, countries the are stable, democratic and significantly better to live in than the US
Amelia Kerr scores double-century, takes five wickets in big White Ferns win
Ok. That's the greatest individual cricket performance of all time. Wow. I mean far out.
Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd laments a 'flat and poor' night in Canberra
Shows how important and pivotal a quality first five is. Absolutely no direction from Garden-Bachop. No leadership without Shields, with Barrett, Shields (and hopefully Coles) this will be a far different side.
Dawn breaks on new era of Wellington social housing
$108,000 for a one bedroom apartment in Wellington is fantastic value, great use of money for housing stocks, new one bedroom builds start from around 275-300k for the private sector. The tenants pay around $200-250 per weeks round 70% of market rates.
Dawn breaks on new era of Wellington social housing
I dont understand the negativity on these posts, we have a housing crisis, this is affordable housing for those in need, and we have complaints about that? Theres no winning with some people. Sheesh!
Pocket rocket Ngani Laumape gets chance to make his big move in Bledisloe II
Agree with the first sentence, vehemently disagree with the second.
Rose Matafeo wins Best Comedy Show at Edinburgh comedy festival
Cue all the idiots saying âshes not even funnyâ or âRose whoâ. Suck it up haters, this woman is brilliant.
Jordie Barrett will play his 10th Kiwi derby in semifinal - and it's too much
That is so ridiculous its beyond belief. These are top level athletes getting paid a third of what they do in Europe and a fraction of what comparable athletes are in the US. Theres not enough money in NZ to finance an incomparable team like the All Blacks in this day and age of professional sport. We need as much money in the game as we possibly can if we want to ensure the All Blacks specifically and New Zealand rugby in general remains at the top of the world game.
Aussies left wondering when the black tide will turn following more Bledis-woe
Things like keeping a Prime Minister you mean?
Pocket rocket Ngani Laumape gets chance to make his big move in Bledisloe II
Having the hardest runner in world rugby punching it up the centre? Oh yeah if I was defending in midfield Id be STOKED!
Razor Robertson and his Crusaders ready to 'climb into it' again
And the under 20s who lost this year. He is a proven winner. Thats the type of coach we need. Get him in the wider ABs group for the southern rugby championship and end of year tour, give him the keys to succession. I would much rather have Razor as ABs coach than the unproven Fozzie.
How the All Blacks players rated against Argentina in Nelson
ALB deserves an 8 or nine even, what did he do wrong? Frizzell a nine, that was a special performance and TJ was perhaps the difference out there between the teams, and he needed to be as Mounga was ineffective and unable to impose anything on the game, Sanchez showed him up in a big way, shows what a real running first five can do, much like our number 1. Lets hope he grows from this, as at the moment Id be terrified if he had to come on to play a QF on for the All Blacks in RWC2019.
Netball New Zealand looking at caretaker coach after Janine Southby exit
About time
National cannabis bill would not allow any smoking
Yes Barry. Yes it does. Its natural, non addictive and works with the bodys own cannabinol system to treat pain. Nothing else does this. Its kinda in the name of the drug.
Architect's 15sqm tiny house prototype not just about the mirrors
Thats a simply ludicrous statement. Its exactly this type of building that could end the housing crisis. Yes it may not be your three bedroom on quarter of an acre ME1, but if I had to choose between this and living in a cardboard box on the street or in my car this type of housing gets the win EVERY TIME.
'My son doesn't feel safe there' - mother of boy assaulted at south Auckland school
Well because he's in NZ ACC will. That's what's great about living in a country with a no fault system.
Tourists putting themselves in danger to snap famous Hundertwasser loos
Because then theyll just stand in the street to take the best photo and youve achieved nothing.
Vince Whare is barred from his sport for a decade, because he smoked dope
That is genuinely obscene. Lets get this referendum on the table right now Jacinda (well as soon as you get back from making a splash at the UN) innocent people are being needlessly criminalised because of their countrys draconian approach to recreational cannabis use. Legalise it tax it, make an enormous amount of money from it, break up the gangs control on it, destroy their major revenue stream, free up our counts from needless prosecutions, make peoples lives better, make NZ a genuinely amazing place to live. Become the greatest prime minister this country has ever had. It is time to follow Canadas lead and haul Aotearoa into the 21st century.
How the All Blacks players rated against the Wallabies in Bledisloe II in Auckland
Broke five tackles had the game high metres gained and highest metres per run. Set up numerous plays, was solid under the high ball, good on D and is just 21. What game were YOU watching???
Democrats walk careful line as Republicans warn against impeaching Donald Trump
What dirty Laundry? What do you have? Nothing. Simply nothing
All Blacks show faith in fast-tracking Jordie Barrett's test match education
Because this article is ABOUT Jordie. There are others about Ngani. Read them.
Private fireworks display causes anguish to local Waitoki residents
Homemade fireworks??? COOL!!!
Plan to ban vaping in bars, restaurants, schools and workplaces in New Zealand
Ridiculous comment. Suck it up you killjoy, who does strawberry vape hurt? Just want to ruin everyones fun
First five-eighth Richie Mo'unga is the big inclusion in the All Blacks' starting XV
Thats certainly not my dream
Beauden Barrett writes himself into rugby record books after awesome foursome
Not at 10, he was playing Centre, at 13.
Weather channel's Hurricane Florence clip takes you inside the 'worst-case scenario'
Awesome
Polish architect v stubborn client: House is the winner
Cool!
New Waikeria prison to have 100-bed mental health facility
That's simply not the stats. More crime in jail just means a greater drain on our country's resources. $60,000 per year per prisoner. That could buy a lot of education and rehabilitation. Which DOES cause less crime.
Mark Reason: Richie Mo'unga call shows All Blacks are mouldy in comparison to Crusaders
Dan carter was a pretty handy 2nd 5
Aussies left wondering when the black tide will turn following more Bledis-woe
I think youre very mistaken. The Boks, Pumas game was so slow to be almost pedestrian. The Wallabies will beat both those teams handily, and the ABs will wipe the floor with them.
All Blacks out to avoid a South African ambush in Wellington
Good side, great to see Alby get a start, and perhaps consigning SBW to a bench role where he was so effective last World Cup. Interesting to see the continued development of Jordie at the back, I do believe that Smith in that position and Naholo on the wing with this side and Retallick back is our best 15. The best 23 is much tougher. Naholo has to start because hes a wing specialist, McKenzie is great cover everywhere and so devastating when the game breaks up and oppositions are tired. That potentially means no space for Jordie. It would be interesting to see whether Hansen sees him as a first line player ahead of Naholo, or this is just more preparation and he knows what Waisake can do. Great to see Tuipolotu get a call up to the bench, Patrick looked devastating for Auckland last week in Mitre 10 Cup and put his hand up at the right time, would be nice to see him get 15-20 to see if he can provide that sort of impact off the bench, definitely no better than the fourth ranked lock in the country (and lucky to be that) but in a nation with a dearth of really big men, he gets a big chance to show he needs to be in the mix come RWC2019. All Blacks by 20+
Phil Gifford: All Blacks' dramatic selection changes paid off in Nelson
TTT
How the All Blacks players rated against the Wallabies in Bledisloe II in Auckland
A 9.5 for Barrett, if he had have kicked that last conversion would it have been a 10? Thats a 10 for me all day. 30 exquisite points, better and more entertaining than the 33 DC scored against the Lions in 2005. Unquestionably worth a 10.
'Today, we are speechless': The Capital Gazette's heartbreaking editorial page
Exactly. Trump has created a culture where loving the gun and hating the press are two of his most prominent platforms. This is a direct response to that. The assailant had a long running beef with the newspaper that is 1, but did not resort to this type of violence until a year and a half into Trump's reign. For those saying how has Trump anything to do with this tragedy, all you have to do is look at the climate of hatred, violence, and intolerance that is preached from his Twitter pulpit every damned day. This is DIRECTLY the result of a Trump presidency, welcome to Trump's America
Hitler was a ferry-ride away from building an atom bomb
Yes they did, the firebombing of Dresden was s pure ascot if terror, designed to pummel the Germans into defeat. However it was a means to an end to destroy the worst threat to world democracy in the 20th century. You must remember the holocaust alone killed 6 million Jews. Not to mention, gypsies, homosexuals, Slavs and people considered âof low breedingâ. Nazism is the closest human beings have come to creating a regime of pure evil. Comparing the allies actions in the Second World War to the Nazis and saying they are even in the same ballpark is ludicrous, theyre not on the same ballpark theyre not in the same city, theyre not even playing the same game!
Razor Robertson and his Crusaders ready to 'climb into it' again
What does this even mean? Rugby is not yet a works game and NZ does more to promote it in the world stage than anyone. Taking the ABs to play at Soldier field, pushing for inclusion of Argentina and Japan in super rugby. Exporting not only NZ playing talent but coaching talent around the world. Not just the superpowers either but Pakistan and India and Zimbabwe and Namibia and other rugby backwaters. Yes NZ has relied on PI talent for a long time without enough give back but even that is changing. Truly I dont understand this comment at all.
How the All Blacks players rated against Argentina in Nelson
Its a bit generous. Given the amount of mistakes he made and his ineffectiveness in general play, his inability to set up plays and inject himself into the line, a 4 would be more fitting.
Flight of the Conchords on The Late Show: How to spot a foreigner in New Zealand
They totally do live in New Zealand. I saw Jermaine in Cuba St just last week.
Wairarapa town in danger of losing its last remaining bank branch
Its the businesses I feel for. How do you get cash for a float? How do you bank your cash takings. No bank in town is ludicrous.
Plan to ban vaping in bars, restaurants, schools and workplaces in New Zealand
Ridiculous! Who is it hurting???
All Blacks' dominance not damaging test rugby – but their rivals' inertia is
No he wasnt you dumb dumb, he wasnt talking NBA but the USA National sides when they play in the olympics and world championships.
All Blacks out to avoid a South African ambush in Wellington
So what youre saying is if Beauden Barrett scores 30+ points this week it will be because the South Africans are so terrible? Are you of the opinion then that Richie Mounga was so average last week because the Argentinians are the BEST opposition to the All Blacks in the comp? Your arguments are self fulfilling, and B.B. cant possibly prove himself even if he plays brilliantly and Argentina wins no further games. You must remember this is South Africa the team that has beaten NZ more than any other. If then they rise and put on a decent challenge or (heaven forbid) actually win a game, youll blame that on Barrett too. Theres simply no winning when you start with an opening statement like that. I predict a big win by the ABs and the Barrett boys (all three) to shine. But unfortunately for those like you with an axe to grind it will never be enough.
All Blacks' dominance not damaging test rugby – but their rivals' inertia is
Its got NOTHING to do with political correctness. Its not politically correct to say we should lose more, its just stupidity
'Today, we are speechless': The Capital Gazette's heartbreaking editorial page
There's nothing unfathomable about it. He's a disturbed loner with a grudge, a computer, and access to a pump action shotgun, with a president who has repeatedly said the media are a menace, a scourge, a parasite to the state. Welcome to Trump's America
All Blacks' dominance not damaging test rugby – but their rivals' inertia is
That just isnt 1, its the number one sport in South Africa and Wales as well.
Beauden Barrett stars as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup over Wallabies
McCaw?
The 'cutest sheep in the world' are now running around in North Canterbury
They are being bred for pets not slaughter. And in Italy they are prized for their wool. So again not slaughtered.
Why not be a world leader on cannabis reform, instead of a follower?
Edibles, vapes, CBD oils and pain relieving rubs and balms, legalisation opens up all these avenues to use and enjoy the benefits of cannabis WITHOUT smoking it. Decriminalisation and growing your own doesnt, unless you have a very foot pot butter brownie recipe... um... anyone?
Aussies left wondering when the black tide will turn following more Bledis-woe
Theres no way DC even in his absolute pomp, could have put in a performance like BB did last night.
New state house opened in Timaru as part of state home project
What the hell is wrong with you? Do you just hate poor people? They cant afford your 1960s ex state house, there is a housing shortage and this government is actually doing something about it. Would you rather he lived on the street or in a car, or in a hotel which was the incredibly expensive MO of the last government.
Irish are better but pummelling England remains priority for All Blacks
I couldn't disagree more. We will roll over England, once again I can't see them getting out of their pool at RWC2019. But if we lose to Ireland twice in two years, that will give this very talented mob, with an astute coach the belief they can do it at the Cup. Then meeting Ireland in the knockout stages is fraught with danger. If however we give the Paddys a sound
US President Donald Trump says Phildelphia Eagles won't come to White House
Blinked on what? These guys did want to come and see the great orange excuse for a human being anyway.
How the All Blacks players rated against the Wallabies in Bledisloe I in Sydney
Yep it sure would have been different they would have lost if Mounga was playing, 27 points contributed from Barrett without those it would have been an All Blacks loss.
Beauden Barrett stars as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup over Wallabies
Rubbish. Foley is quick. A very good runner, its his kicking game and lack of direction that lets the Wallabies down over and over.
All Blacks' golden generation can take the world by storm: Mark Reason
Yeah but this Australia team took a test off the supposed 2nd best team in the world Ireland, and with some luck could have had the other two too, and South Africa dismantled England, so really who is left to challenge the All Blacks? They can only beat whos put in front of them after all.
How the All Blacks players rated against Argentina in Nelson
He needs to, was abysmal tonight. If BB played anywhere near that poorly youd be calling for his head.
New state house opened in Timaru as part of state home project
Because its a state house and thats where it fits.
All Blacks' golden generation can take the world by storm: Mark Reason
Hes in the same position. Behind a pack with many of the same players, jeez, how comfortable a Rolls Royce ride do you need to give the fella so he can play well?
Rose Matafeo wins Best Comedy Show at Edinburgh comedy festival
The right to free speech does my friend. And also the right to understand and praise talent when I see it.
Expat tales: We're better off financially in Edinburgh
To whatever the asking price is. You get a loan pre-approved say 750k and you can spend up to that in an auction or a private sale when the home value may only be 450 or 500k. In general we pay way over the GV (government valuation) for hot property markets in New Zealand.
New state house opened in Timaru as part of state home project
No they wont, state housing just gives people a house rather than living on the street or in their car or in a hotel as the last government did. That means they have the stability to go and get work, rather than have to struggle on the dole
New state house opened in Timaru as part of state home project
Sure if youre poor and you wanna live in Timaru, does that apply to you???
Hitler was a ferry-ride away from building an atom bomb
HOOGAAAAANNNN!
New state house opened in Timaru as part of state home project
In Timaru? Thats pretty small to average
All Blacks' dominance not damaging test rugby – but their rivals' inertia is
So youre not entertained when you watch sport? If so then its Entertainment! As is theatre or poetry or the ballet or cinema, or reading a novel. Being entertained is the essence of entertainment.
World Rugby mulls test schedule shakeup with a 'World League' annual competition
Great idea. Essentially a pared down World Cup every year. Youd definitely get a gauge on how teams are trending, and it would challenge the NH teams to actually challenge the SH teams rather than just sending b sides. My only concern is, with this being played every year, with the only teams likely to win the RWC playing each other, doesnt it massively devalue that tournament?
All Blacks show faith in fast-tracking Jordie Barrett's test match education
You obviously didnt see Laumape play this season then, remind me who was the Co-leading try scorer in super rugby this year? Oh yes Ben Lam. Thats correct, and where does he play? Oh the wing!
All Blacks' golden generation can take the world by storm: Mark Reason
Barrett is the world rugby player of e year twice in a row. That doesnt happen to a guy who is a âgreat runnerâ and nothing else. Beauden Barrett is certainly a great runner, but the best Richie Mounga will ever be is an also ran.
Aretha Franklin's family says eulogy was offensive
Ok I misspoke, I meant from 300 years ago to the end of the civil war only 160 years ago, but surely that strengthens my point rather than weakens it.
All Blacks show faith in fast-tracking Jordie Barrett's test match education
Because they were two of the best performers on that day. Elder Barrett not so much.
Pimp and reality TV star Dennis Hof wins Republican state primary in Nevada
Yeah but change for the worse? How on earth will this guy do any good for anyone except himself?
New state house opened in Timaru as part of state home project
Youd rather them live on the streets of Timaru and die of exposure I guess, typical Nat fan all right.
Analysing ABs No 10 debate: Why Richie Mo'unga makes Beauden Barrett better
Yet he has the money at line breaks and metres of anyone In Super Rugby this year so go figure.
Wairarapa town in danger of losing its last remaining bank branch
And deposit as well? Where are they? Does Kiwibank have them?
How the All Blacks players rated against the Wallabies in Bledisloe II in Auckland
No they werent Retallick got the third highest rating.
Joe Schmidt to quit coaching after Rugby World Cup
He can do equally bad if we lose to Ireland in the QF, as we are due to meet if games go according to form.
"Phil Gifford: Why Steve Hansen could - and should - stay on
Hes won it twice. Once as an assistant, once as head coach. He knows how to win it, theres no need for redemption if he loses it at the next one. Pack up and move along, give someone else a go. But if he wins, keep him. It really is that simple. Until he decides otherwise of course.
Winston Peters raises pension question, but not the one he means to
Just means test it like every other benefit
"Phil Gifford: Why Steve Hansen could - and should - stay on
Well if youre right and they dont win William then I agree, but theres no way you change now. And if he wins why change if he doesnt want anything else?
Ex-England captain: Supersized All Blacks squad 'smart thinking' by Steve Hansen
Ouch. Bad memories. Yeah and if we dip our in the QFs again, Hansen will be gone and this whole exercise will be pilloried. If however he is to win his second as head coach, third as part of the unit and third in a row, well then, whos betting against him staying for a shot at number 4?
Dr Who's Jodie Whittaker says wine is her guiltiest pleasure
Because the Dr is a Timelord and that means they regenerate, whether they are male or female in such a scenario matters not a single iota.
All Blacks v Italy: All Blacks comfortably beat Italy in years final test
Jordie MOTM and rightly so, most metres made most line breaks most defenders beaten and FOUR tries!And for those calling him a draught horse, and that he doesnt have the pace, hes 64â which means when hes running he doesnt look crazy fast like a McKenzie. But he sure is quick. Now the question is where do you put him?All that said. Its Italy and they didnt slow down the ball like Ireland or England, and they didnt employ a rush defence to pressure Barrett et al. Thats still a question this All Blacks side doesnt look to have an answer to... yet. Roll on 2019, exciting times. If youre a rugby (or cricket) fan that is.
Panic buttons, security staff considered for south Auckland bus routes after drivers attacked
I said nothing of any culture. Thats your bias reading into my comments. I only spoke of those less fortunate those people who are poor. And those like yourself that bash people for their poverty rather than try to help. Shame on you.