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New Zealand's List of Banned Baby Names Will Leave You Laughing Out Loud

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:37:46 +0000

What’s in a name? In New Zealand, parents have to get permission for their children’s names, which isn’t such a big deal if you want to name your little bundle of joy John or Susan. But the country gets more than its fair share of bizarre monikers that it must turn down. The Registrar of [...]

'Full Moon Silhouettes' – Amazing Moonrise, Unlike Any Other You've Seen [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:43:23 +0000

The moon rising over the Mount Victoria Lookout in Wellington, New Zealand. Beautiful.

Easter Bunny Hunt

Debbie Ray — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:23:05 +0000

Yes, you read that right, Easter Bunny Hunt! In New Zealand, it's an annual tradition. They say they have to do it to cut the number of pest bunnies there, but come on, do they have to do it around Easter?

Disco Richard Simmons in Air New Zealand Commercial

Debbie Ray — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:57:29 +0000

The disco dance floor on this Air New Zealand plane looks just like the one at ‘The Sting.’ Remember that place? It was before JR’s and Colors Concert Connection and after the Grocery store on Johnston St. in Lafayette.