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With allies like these who needs enemies?

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice surprised New Zealand during her visit by calling us allies, despite our long history of disagreement over certain issues. The Auckland Student Association's shameless plug for self promotion has prompted a response.
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 7:58 PM on July 26, 2008 (51 comments)

I love Scotch too! (Unrelated, but true)

Shockwave Friday Fun - Tank Ball 2. (previously)
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 7:49 PM on June 19, 2008 (16 comments)

You are making this up

Tornadoes have touched down in New Zealand, and journalistic standards have vanished into thin air, not surprising with the current standard of NZ news output.
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 2:19 PM on July 5, 2007 (26 comments)

Long way back in the queue for free trade

The New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark is in Washington DC at the moment and met President George W. Bush formally for the second time this morning (NZST). Although New Zealand is no longer an ally of the US we are apparently very, very, very good friends – but there is only talk about a free trade agreement between us (unlike some).
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 3:18 PM on March 21, 2007 (24 comments)

History, always repeats

While the Queen was in New Zealand on Christmas Eve 1953 a lahar destroyed a rail bridge in Tangiwai. When the Wellington to Auckland Express tried to cross the bridge, the resulting accident killed 151 people. On behalf of her mother, Prince Andrew is currently in New Zealand, commemorating a hero, and another lahar has errupted, from the same volcano. The death toll is zero.
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 1:29 AM on March 18, 2007 (13 comments)

Having your mobile content and eating it too!

The mobile content market is big but the mobile service companies control the bottleneck of data to your phone and may well be holding the industry back. A NZ site has launched offering a platform for mobile content producers to sell direct to mobile content consumers globally: Voeveo.
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 2:42 PM on February 11, 2007 (8 comments)

Fake ferrit fur

In New Zealand at Ferrit you can buy things online. It hasn't had the best press. But it doesn't do itself any favours either.
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 1:45 AM on September 7, 2006 (14 comments)

Significant insignificant

New Zealand is a backwater when it comes to high speed internet. Today the government has done something about it.
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 3:02 AM on May 3, 2006 (16 comments)

What not to do with Rabbits

Our Australian cousins do make jokes about us Kiwis having sex with sheep - so even we can see the humour in this story.
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 12:24 PM on October 14, 2005 (70 comments)

New Zealand Champion dead

Former New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange died over the weekend. His loss will impact our country considerably – he championed our anti-nuclear policy which led to the end of Anzus and a falling out with the US that continues to this day, he spoke at the Oxford Union defending our stance on nuclear weapons and power and he was Prime Minister presiding over the far reaching economic reform that has arguably led to the economic prosperity Kiwi’s are enjoying right now. He was a man larger than life, funny, friendly and caring and his passing is being felt all over Godzone.
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 6:00 PM on August 14, 2005 (25 comments)

tour the remote South Pacific nation of New...

The British and Irish Lions tour the remote South Pacific nation of New Zealand once every 12 years. Rugby is like a religion on these islands and the rich history and intense rivalry between the Lions and the All Blacks will combine to make this the single biggest event in New Zealand’s history. New Zealand will be bursting at the seems during the tour and the economy, already buoyant will get another boost.
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 3:31 PM on April 5, 2005 (33 comments)

published this photo on its light hearted back...

The New Zealand Herald published this photo on its light hearted back page of news section entitled The Back Page today; the source of the photo was listed as Monkeyfilter. Someone is getting paid to surf the Internet.
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 2:01 PM on February 27, 2005 (9 comments)

Round a about

These images caused a great debate among my antipodean circle in London whether they are real or have been photoshopped. As far as we can gather it does exist. But it is surreal - and only in the UK surely would something like this be real.
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 12:53 AM on September 8, 2004 (85 comments)

The British and their sailing

I have recently begun Patrick O’Brian’s series of Aubrey-Maturin novels, set in the rich and vibrant world of the 18th century Royal Navy; I have also enjoyed the movie. These superb historic novel have rekindled my interest in the great age of sail, especially the exploits of Lord Nelson. The Royal Navy at this time ruled the world, although the tactics used were brutal and seaman were often taken to sea against their will. The Battle of Trafalgar is certainly the most famous engagement and HMS Victory the most famous of the ships. Next year is the 200th anniversary of the battle, the preparations sound spectacular and it is good to see the strong British sailing tradition continues.
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 2:07 AM on August 17, 2004 (21 comments)

A new twist on paying for Internet porn

A new twist on paying for Internet porn Although no mention of porn in the CNN story. Anyone ever been threatened like this?
posted to MetaFilter by Samuel Farrow at 6:52 AM on December 29, 2003 (18 comments)