Archive for May, 2010


Netballers excited by national selection

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Netballers excited by national selection
Massey University students Jodi Beaumont and Amber Bellringer have been named in the New Zealand under-21 netball team to play in Australia in July.

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The Irish American writer behind summer blockbuster ‘Sex and the City 2′

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

The Irish American writer behind summer blockbuster ‘Sex and the City 2′
Hello summer, you don’t stand a chance. The biggest movie of the year is about to hit Thursday. Here’s what you need to know — “Sex and the City 2″ has more sparkle than Tiffany’s; it’s a new (and vintage) Carrie Bradshaw adventure and its guaranteed to be the magic carpet ride of summer 2010.

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What do you think of the oil spill response?

Monday, May 24th, 2010

What do you think of the oil spill response?
The latest attempt to stop the oil leak has failed. What is your reaction to the response to the environmental disaster?

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Another nail in the coffin for open entry

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Another nail in the coffin for open entry
The government appears happy to stand by as underfunding makes it harder for Kiwis to get ahead.

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Frears pokes Hollywood for detaining Cannes star

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Frears pokes Hollywood for detaining Cannes star
Stephen Frears took a playful swipe at Hollywood while discussing why Gemma Arterton, the star of his comedy Tamara Drewe, could not make it to his movie’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Cannes Film Fest makes do with lighter lineup

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Cannes Film Fest makes do with lighter lineup
CANNES, FRANCE — Hard times for the economy. Hard times for the Cannes Film Festival, at least in terms of splashy Hollywood films.

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Cannes makes do with lighter lineup, premieres Crowe’s ‘Robin Hood,’ Stone’s ‘Wall Street

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Cannes makes do with lighter lineup, premieres Crowe’s ‘Robin Hood,’ Stone’s ‘Wall Street
CANNES, France – Hard times for the economy. Hard times for the Cannes Film Festival, at least in terms of splashy Hollywood films for which the world’s most prestigious cinema showcase is known.

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Entertainment News from AP More>>

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Entertainment News from AP More>>
CANNES, France (AP) – Hard times for the economy. Hard times for the Cannes Film Festival, at least in terms of splashy Hollywood films for which the world’s most prestigious cinema showcase is known.

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Cannes makes do with lighter lineup, premieres ‘Robin Hood’ and ‘Wall Street

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Cannes makes do with lighter lineup, premieres ‘Robin Hood’ and ‘Wall Street
CANNES, France – Hard times for the economy. Hard times for the Cannes Film Festival, at least in terms of splashy Hollywood films for which the world’s most prestigious cinema showcase is known.

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Mike Leigh’s boozy singletons move Cannes

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Mike Leigh’s boozy singletons move Cannes
A tale of families and hard-drinking singletons by Britain’s Mike Leigh impressed critics at the world’s top movie festival Saturday as Hollywood heft gave way to a lighter touch in Cannes.

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