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The Muppet Show: Also Known As Fox News

Posted by The Speculator on May 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment

The muppets are outed by Fox News as commies. But is this indicative of something even more weird than Fox News?

Europe Is In Crisis; Greece Is The New Rhineland

Posted by The Speculator on May 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment

It’s extraordinary that the country that was the first in history to evolve a form of democracy should become the battleground for the 21st Century’s first fight between the forces of totalitarianism and the force of the citizenry.

John Key’s Biggest Mistake – And You’ll Never Know

Posted by The Speculator on May 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment

John "Family Jewels, Here's The" Key is secretly negotiating to allow overseas corporations carte blanche in New Zealand. Meet the TPP.

Kraig Slams Bankers as “Guttersnipes, Whores and Loan Bitches”

Posted by The Speculator on May 09, 2012 | 1 Comment

UK-style Toryism comes to New Zealand with a vengeance.

Hollande and France Battle For Europe’s Future

Posted by The Speculator on May 05, 2012 | 1 Comment

The global financial crisis is reaching an interesting point. The Devonport Speculator investigates.

As The Speculator Stirs, TVNZ Errs

Posted by The Speculator on May 04, 2012 | 3 Comments

Dear reader, you're safe! Just as TVNZ makes the incomprehensible decision to replace TVNZ7 with a channel of TV1 repeats, The Devonport Speculator has sprung back to life.

Time For A Change

Posted by The Speculator on May 04, 2012 | 7 Comments

The Devonport Spec goes deep.

Scurrilous Wharf Bombers Resurface In UK

Posted by The Speculator on Mar 08, 2012 | Leave a Comment

The Devonport wharf bombers are back - but this time in er, Saltburn.

Devonport Weather Conditions: Live On The Speculator!

Posted by The Speculator on Feb 03, 2012 | 6 Comments

The Devonport Speculator, in conjunction with local resident and cool dude Steve Smith, is delighted to provide Speculator readers with live data on every possible weather variable known to humanity for the immediate Devonport area.

Wise Words From The Dying: The Five Biggest Regrets

Posted by The Speculator on Feb 02, 2012 | 3 Comments

As we all launch into the new year and the routine of schools, jobs and commuting, an Australian palliative nurse has revealed what those in their final days regret the most about the course their life took.

Auckland Welcomes Its 1.5 Millionth Citizen

Posted by The Speculator on Feb 01, 2012 | Leave a Comment

The Mayor has welcomed the baby chosen as Auckland’s 1.5 millionth citizen this morning at Middlemore Hospital.

Massive Expansion of Rail Infrastructure Planned for Auckland Port

Posted by The Speculator on Feb 01, 2012 | 1 Comment

The Devonport Speculator has learned that the current expansion plans proposed by Ports of Auckland is merely stage one of a multi-stage expansion strategy.

Auckland Anniversary – Photo Gallery

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 30, 2012 | 1 Comment

Chris Weissenborn, photographer for the Navy, took some spectacular shots out on the harbour on Anniversary Day, which he very kindly provided to The Devonport Speculator.

Who Was That Man?

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 27, 2012 | 1 Comment

Against his better judgement, The Devonport Speculator ventured onto Lake Rd earlier this week and was delighted to spot a cyclist in the cycling lane.

Darby On Port Plans: “Outrageously Over The Top”

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 27, 2012 | 1 Comment

Local Board Chair Chris Darby expresses his concerns over the council's port expansion plans exclusively to The Devonport Speculator.

Esmonde Rd Works – Update

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 26, 2012 | 1 Comment

There will be no roadworks on Esmonde Road tonight (26th Jan).

Port Expansion Plans “A Joke”

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 26, 2012 | 1 Comment

A publicity campaign titled “Your Port, Your Call” kicks off today (Jan. 26) urging Aucklanders to find out more about the “extraordinary” plans by the port to expand its operations.

Devonport Property Market – December 2011

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment

As the old saying goes, “there are lies, damn lies, statistics and the inane musings of The Devonport Speculator” but given the current global climate, it’s tempting to make a few dangerous extrapolations from the Devonport housing market stats for 2011.

Council Plan Steamrolls On

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment

The new council's relentless invention of new plans continues, despite requests, without Devonport's business association being given a chance to present its submission.

Navy Apologise For Early Morning Cacophony

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Devonport was awakened two mornings ago to the shrill sound of something afoot at the Navy Base. And then, just as the Spec was reporting it, it happened again.