Not maddening, despite negativity
Block out the noise. Ignore all other reviews. Keep an open mind.
Hayden Meikle
Worth the second look
Worth the second look
This one has been a long time coming.
Family man seeks a filmic future
Family man seeks a filmic future
Michael Deed, formerly of Kurow, is putting the finishing touches on his own film in Australia. Hayden Meikle tracks him down for a chat.
A life that suits in the land of possibilities
A life that suits in the land of possibilities
We are tracking people down people who were raised or educated here and are now doing something interesting overseas. Today, we feature Rachel Carrell, who runs the Koru Kids child-care business.
From Alexandra to Bristol, and skating to lecturing
From Alexandra to Bristol, and skating to lecturing
Former Otago man Grant Howie made his name on ice and is now in lecture theatres in England. Hayden Meikle gets in touch with him for a chat.
Global marketer loving life in London
Global marketer loving life in London
Former North Otago woman Rebecca Clayton is a key figure in marketing for a company in England. Hayden Meikle tracks her down for a chat.
Doublin’ up benefits of moving to Europe
Doublin’ up benefits of moving to Europe
From the South to ... anywhere, really. In a brief series, we track down people who were raised or educated here and are now doing something interesting overseas. Today, we feature 19-year-old...
That’s the way the bikes are in Texas
That’s the way the bikes are in Texas
Former Dunedin man Jeff Nash's love of speed on two wheels has taken him to the United States. Hayden Meikle tracks him down for a chat.
Game on: 20 years of gaming
Game on: 20 years of gaming
It was 20 years ago today ... well, sort of. Hayden Meikle first had a game review published in the Otago Daily Times on October 19, 1999. Twenty years later, he remains a player.
Fifa's time in the House of Pain
Fifa's time in the House of Pain
Twenty years ago, Dunedin played a key role as New Zealand hosted a Fifa tournament for the first time.
Fun and loot - what more do you need?
Fun and loot - what more do you need?
This could be the shortest game review in the world. All I need are two three-word phrases.
North Otago win Meads Cup
North Otago win Meads Cup
North Otago has its hands back on the Meads Cup.
Meads Cup: Old Golds lead after first half
Meads Cup: Old Golds lead after first half
North Otago leads Wanganui 25-7 at halftime of the Meads Cup rugby final in Oamaru.
Impressive performance from 'The Division 2'
Impressive performance from 'The Division 2'
You know the gaming world has got to a weird stage when the common theme of the reaction to a new game is pleasure that it is not completely broken.
'Battlefield V' puts players into World War 2
'Battlefield V' puts players into World War 2
Hayden Meikle reviews the latest in the popular Battlefield series.
I’ve enjoyed every single minute: Darling
I’ve enjoyed every single minute: Darling
Ralphie is still smiling.
Pro Evolution Soccer: the good and the bad
Pro Evolution Soccer: the good and the bad
My challenge this week is to review one of the two major football game releases without mentioning the other game.
Southland take out pre-season clash
Southland take out pre-season clash
Southland burst into life in the last 20 minutes to beat a North Otago XV 34-7 in a pre-season rugby clash in Oamaru today.
Valley win Citizens Shield
Valley win Citizens Shield
Valley has won its fifth Citizens Shield, and its first since 2009, after a 28-22 win over Kurow today.
Players taken for a ride
Players taken for a ride
Four wheels good, two wheels bad? That is probably an exaggerated summary of the respective treatment of motorsport disciplines in the video game industry, but it is not wholly inaccurate.