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Gary Steel graduated from journalism school in the Cretaceous period. He keeps young and lithe by dancing to ‘Wuthering Heights’ and practising his ice powers.
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Sexy stereo of the day: Bang & Olufsen Beolab 90.
December 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Can tailor-made audio racks really make a stereo sound better? This Auckland audio furniture maker reckons so.

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#audioracks #hifiracks #audiofurniture
Kiwi company introduces hi-fi racks - Witchdoctor
Auckland-based firm Shida releases a set of audio racks designed to deliver great design and superb performance.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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Witchdoctor's wine expert selects his 2025 top drops. Festive drinking galore!

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#bestwineof2025 #wineoftheyear #topwines #nzwinereviews
Top wines of 2025 - our best-of selection - Witchdoctor
It's time to drink and be merry so PHIL PARKER selects his favourite tipples of 2025 for our edification and festive joy.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Here's what I've been watching lately and what I think about it.

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#streamingtv #BestTV #tvshows #tvfilms #tvdocumentaries
The best (and worst) streaming TV shows & films right now – Summer streaming - Witchdoctor
A regular column in which GARY STEEL sifts through the mountain of available streaming TV and brings your attention to great new and old shows as well as those to avoid.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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How to avoid becoming a burglary statistic over the summer break.

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How to avoid becoming a burglary statistic over the break - Witchdoctor
Summer holidays are when burglars are most likely to invade your space and take your stuff. PAT PILCHER outlines how you can protect your precious possessions when you're away.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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You know there's something seriously wrong when a right-wing watchdog reckons a right-wing government's performance sucks.

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#CoalitionGovernment #taxpayersUnion #governmentrating
Even right-wing watchdogs don’t rate the coalition’s performance - Witchdoctor
It's a worry when a conservative pressure group comes out swinging at a government they would traditionally support, writes PAT PILCHER.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Witchdoctor got together with JAVA Hi-Fi - our favourite local amplifier brand - to make an incredible offer to local audiophiles. If you're looking for a forever amp, then now's the time, because you can up to $7K, but just for one week. Read about it here!

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How to save thousands on incredible audio gear - Witchdoctor
Witchdoctor teams up with internationally acclaimed Kiwi boutique audiophile brand for an amazing Xmas offer.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Since when have you been able to buy a bloody good amp for a mere $649? Wade Booth wades in with his own assessment of WiiM's tiny Vibelink Amp.

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WiiM Vibelink Amplifier review - Witchdoctor
WADE BOOTH has a good long listen to WiiM's latest tiny amp and marvels at the way clever design and emergent technology can produce such goodness for a super-nice price.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Sexy stereo of the day: Lumin U2X Network Player.
December 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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If only I had a loved one who understood that I require this for Xmas, and that it's non-negotiable.
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Sexy stereo of the day: Audiovector R10 Arrete Flagship Loudspeaker.
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Sexy stereo of the day: Figaro S2.
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Sexy stereo of the day: Gryphon 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Integrated Amp.
November 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Sexy stereo of the day: Vinshine X Kinki Studio Dazzle Integrated.
November 30, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Sexy stereo of the day: Michell Gyro SE Turntable.
November 29, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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The good news? Those super robot Ecovacs suckers Pat Pilcher has been awarding Gold badges to are all as cheap as chips in the Black Friday sales. See Pat's assessments and where to get those vacs below.

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Black Friday bargain or what? - Witchdoctor
Witchdoctor gadget guru PAT PILCHER has become something of an expert in vacuums, and here he points out his pick of Black Friday vacuum deals.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Here's what I've watched on the telly lately.

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The best (and worst) streaming TV shows & films right now - Witchdoctor
A regular column in which GARY STEEL sifts through the mountain of NZ-available streaming TV and brings your attention to great new and old shows as well as those to avoid in best-to-worst capsule rev...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Sexy stereo of the day: Senna Sound Sunstone Headphone Amp.
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Thinking about an action camera for summer, or just a handy vlogging camera? This one just won a Witchdoctor gold badge.

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#dji360 #actioncamera #CameraReview
DJI Osmo 360 action camera - Review - Witchdoctor
It's all-action with DJI's new Osmo 360 camera, which convinces PAT PILCHER to get out of bed and get vlogging. Another well-deserved gold badge from Witchdoctor!
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November 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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Sexy stereo of the day: Bang & Olufsen Beolab Titan 90.
November 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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I want one of these! A very versatile - not to mention nicely priced.

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#NinjaLuxeCafe #espresso #review #goldaward
Ninja Luxe Café Premier - Review - Witchdoctor
Competition in the espresso machine space is eye-watering, but PAT PILCHER ferreted out a very clever and versatile coffee maker that's a fraction of the expected price.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Back when they used sex to sell stereos.

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The Sex-Soaked History Of Hi-Fi Advertising - Witchdoctor
GARY STEEL takes a close look at the salacious world of 20th Century hi-fi advertising.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Sexy stereo of the day: Cambridge/Maharishi turntable.
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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I'm soaking up the rather great Rickie Lee Jones memoir Last Chance Texaco, and it reminded me of this interview I conducted in 2003.

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#RickieLeeJones #lostinterview
Rickie don't lose my number - Witchdoctor
GARY STEEL explains his love affair* with Rickie Lee Jones and makes public for the first time an interview with the singer-songwriter conducted in 2003.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Sexy stereo of the day: Kroma Atelier Maribel Speaker.
November 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM