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Dave is a Human Resources professional and freelance writer. He is interested in sport, movies, politics and history. He enjoys the outdoors lifestyle on the Kapiti Coast north of Wellington. Being a Hurricanes, Warriors, Phoenix and Leeds United supporter means he has come to learn that losing when it matters is not the end of the world - it just feels like it.

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Adidas holds firm on price of All Blacks jerseys in NZ

All Blacks sponsor Adidas is refusing to budge on the price of All Blacks replica jerseys being sold in New Zealand despite pressure from sports retailers and fans.

John Key Admits Pike River Mine Would Be Illegal In Australia

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has told The Australian newspaper that the Pike River Mine “would be illegal” if it were constructed in Australia.

He also acknowledged that there are deficiencies in New Zealand’s mining safety regulations.

Obama rules out releasing Bin Laden death photos

President Barack Obama has decided that the holiday photos of SEAL Team Six’s trip to Pakistan, that included the assassination of Osama Bin Laden should not be released.

British Military Officers Going To Libya To ‘Advise’ Rebels

British military officers are heading to Libya to be advisors to the rebel forces fighting against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s army, the UK government has announced.

Donald Trump Cranks Up Presidential Bid

Property billionaire Donald Trump is taking advantage of his wealth and endless supply of media friendly quotes to hog the airwaves and give momentum to his possible bid for the White House in 2012.

Benji Marshall charged for assaulting drunk racist git

Wests Tigers rubgy league star Benji Marshall has been charged with assault following dust-up outside a fast-food outlet in Sydney’s CBD in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Luhrmann’s Gatsby to be shot in Sydney after govt handout

Australian producer and director Baz Luhrmann is bringing his 3D production of The Great Gatsby to New South Wales following a federal government tax break.

Sreesanth v Ponting – Who is the loser?

Indian fast bowler Sreesanth has had a face-off with Australian captain Ricky Ponting in todays ‘friendly’ warmup match for the Cricket World Cup.

More street protests in Yemen - is this the next 'Egypt'?

Unrest continues to simmer in Yemen with hundreds of protesters attempting to march on the presidential palace getting blocked by lines of police.

Mubarak Resigns – Egypt’s Army In Charge

Fireworks reigned down over Tahrir Square to signal the end of the reign of Egypt President Hosni Mubarak.

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