http://www.tntdownunder.com/travel-chat/question-and-answersSun, 19 May 2013 06:45:57 +0100All the latest news from TNT Down UnderKohanaPHPhttp://www.tntdownunder.com/travel/australia/bluffers-guide-to-surfing-what-you-need-to-know-and-say-to-fake-it-as-a-pro-surferArrived in Oz and keen to become a mad surfer? Well, before you get your legrope in a knot, fake it with this epic guidewebmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Sat, 18 May 2013 12:10:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/travel/south-pacific/found-in-fiji-good-surf-and-snorkel-spots-and-warm-hearted-localsI’d heard many travellers’ tales about Fiji. The majority had echoed the typical backpacker island theme – hungover and too much sunbaking poolside before starting the cycle again in the...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Sat, 18 May 2013 05:46:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/sport/david-beckham-is-not-in-the-top-1000-best-players-in-premier-leagues-last-40-year-claims-chris-waddleDavid Beckham’s titles in England, USA, Spain and now France mean little to former England winger Chris Waddle, who says the retiring football pin-up wouldn’t make a list of the top 1000 Premier...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 15:58:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand-news/black-caps-strike-on-second-morning-as-england-collapse-to-8-209England’s batsmen have capitulated in the first session on day two, at one stage losing four wickets in 17 balls to New Zealand’s on-fire bowlers Neil Wagner and Tim Southee, to be struggling at...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 13:03:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/british-holidays-makers-ejected-from-us-hotel-for-threatening-to-write-negative-trip-advisor-reviewIt's the classic finishing blow of a pissed off tourist, guaranteed to strike fear into the heart of hoteliers and tour operators alike: "Just wait til you read my TripAdvisor review!"webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/new-survey-reveals-the-worlds-most-racist-countriesA global social attitudes study says that Britain is one of the most racially tolerant countries on the planet.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/australia-news/today-shows-roz-kelly-gets-her-revenge---will-have-to-do-betterSports presenter Roz Kelly will have to do better than air footage of Karl Stefanovic skating to get her revenge on the morning TV host after his "cookies" autocue wind-up yesterday.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/filmtv/the-fake-gatsby-how-to-transport-yourself-back-to-the-roaring-twentiesLast week, Baz Luhrmann’s take on a classic of modern American literature, The Great Gatsby, opened to stunningly mixed reviews in the UK and US. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 06:33:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/interviews/interview-with-davey-lane-from-indie-rock-band-you-am-iDavey Lane has been a guitarist with the Aussie indie-rock band You Am I for about 14 years. We chat to the ‘newbie’ about how he got in with Tim Rogers and what to expect from the band this year.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 05:21:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/entertainment/silver-fox-nude-painting-of-bea-arthur-sells-for-2mDorothy was always the asexual, she-man of The Golden Girls. Yet, the proud owner of a semi-naked Bea Arthur painting probably sees her in a very different light. The piece was recently sold for...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 03:58:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/sport/black-caps-bowling-attack-stifles-tentative-england-top-orderA ‘crackerjack’ catch to dismiss England number three Johnathan Trott before tea was a reward for tight bowling by New Zealand on day one at Lord’s, with the hosts now three down for a miserly...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 15:54:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/weird/video-aussie-sports-anchor-falls-prey-to-autocue-prank-on-today-showFill-in Today show sports presenter Roz Kelly fell prey to a 'Killer' Karl Stefanovic prank giving the reporter her own Ron Burgundy moment, but now she's declared war saying,...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 12:46:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/australia-news/roo-attacks-aussie-politicianAn Australian politician has been attacked by a kangaroo while jogging through Canberrawebmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 12:39:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/uk/sacked-sophie-lau-slams-fame-hungry-female-apprentice-contestantsFired Apprentice hopeful Sophie Lau has accused the TV show's other female contestants of being “bitchy” webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 09:15:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/sport/black-caps-set-for-first-test-against-england-at-lordsIf the Ashes 2013/14 is a best of 10 Tests, New Zealand begin their best of five against England today at Lord’s at 0-0 after three.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 09:12:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/fowl-play-giant-rubber-duck-found-deflated-in-hong-kongAnyone who spent time in Sydney over summer would be familiar with the giant yellow rubber duck who took up residency in Darling Harbour (and Instragram). Well, it seems the world-famous duck has had...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/weird/hot-dog-puppy-brings-fire-cracker-into-family-homeAn adorable five month-old samoyed puppy caused a police incident when it unknowingly bought what looked to be a stick of dynamite into a family home. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 03:10:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/video-deer-takes-a-free-ride-on-a-busVideo footage has emerged overnight of a white-tailed deer smashing through the windscreen of a public bus in Pennsylvania and going for a little joy ride. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 00:38:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/horney-nest-man-in-sweden-dies-trying-to-have-sex-with-a-hornets-nestA man in Sweden has been found dead after being stung over 140 times by hornets whose nest he was trying to have sex with... Yeah, gross. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 23:49:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/cleveland-kidnappings-ariel-castro-to-plead-not-guilty-to-chargesThe man charged with holding captive and raping three women over a ten year period plans to plead not guilty, according to one of his lawyers.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 15:39:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/weird/comedian-uses-crowd-funding-to-finance-sky-writing-jokeComedian Kurt Braunohler has proven there’s people out there willing to part with their hard earned for art, as long as it means absolutely nothing other than the joke itself – in his case, a...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 15:20:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/australia-news/finalists-announced-for-australias-best-jobs-in-the-world-competitionTwo Brits are among the finalists heading Down Under to compete in the final stage of Tourism Australia's Best Jobs in World contest. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 12:07:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/london-irish-and-scotland-centre-joe-ansbro-quits-rugby-after-failing-to-recover-from-broken-neckLondon Irish and Scotland centre Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire aged just 27 conceding he can’t recover from a broken neck he suffered in August sufficiently to return to rugby. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 11:54:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/uk/rio-ferdinand-retires-from-england-international-dutyRio Ferdinand has announced his intention to retire from England duty to concentrate on his club career webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 09:45:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/sport/fa-cup-champions-wigan-athletic-relegated-from-the-premier-league-after-defeat-at-arsenalThey say a week’s a long time in football, but for Wigan three days must seem like an eternity - FA Cup champions on Saturday and by Tuesday they’re out of the Premier League following defeat to...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 09:19:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/high-flyers-swaziland-bans-witches-from-hovering-above-150-metresIt's been a couple of centuries since people in Europe and the America's burnt witches at the stake, but in Swaziland witches on joy flights have been banned from flying above 150 meters...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 06:59:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/arboreal-embarrassment-police-officer-forced-to-call-911-after-getting-stuck-in-a-treeA rather embarrassed New York police officer was forced to make his very own 911 call after becoming stuck in a tree trying to rescue a cat. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 06:04:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/food-drink/cocktails-for-gingers-waffles-and-70s-kitsch-the-marlys-garden-bar---reviewThe Marly is one of the oldest, and one of the last pubs in Newtown to be given a makeover. With the unveiling of the new Garden Bar, you could say Riversdale – the group behind the Standard, Lo-Fi...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 05:36:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/man-alive-theres-a-man-alive-in-here-dead-man-ruins-funeral-by-coming-back-to-lifeA man thought to be dead came back to life at his own funeral, when one of his mourners noticed his legs moving inside of his coffin. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 01:16:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand-news/video-new-zealands-new-ease-up-on-the-drink-advert-is-worth-a-shout-outNew Zealand authorities sure know to make a community awareness ad. Following on from the Legend drink driving viral hit – “you know I can’t grab your ghost chips” – they’re suggesting...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/video-showing-syrian-rebel-eating-solders-heart-condemnedA video has emerged which appears to show a Syrian rebel biting the heart of a dead soldier to worldwide condemnation.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 14 May 2013 13:02:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/uk/tia-sharp-murder-stuart-hazell-sentenced-to-at-least-38-years-in-prisonStuart Hazell, 37, has been sentenced to life in prison and faces jail for a minimum of 38 years for the murder of schoolgirl Tia Sharp.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 14 May 2013 12:52:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/who-dares-wins-queenstown-climber-saves-friends-life-in-the-himalayasQueenstown climber, Ben Dare, is being hailed as a hero after rescuing his companion after a terrifying fall on the face of a mountain in Nepal's Himalayas. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 14 May 2013 06:29:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/meal-breaker-woman-attacks-sandwich-maker-for-putting-on-too-many-picklesA woman in the United States has allegedly attacked the employee of a takeaway hot dog and sandwich place over the amount of pickles on her lunch. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 14 May 2013 05:18:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/insect-super-foods-eating-bugs-could-help-fight-obesityThe idea of eating insects like beetles, caterpillars and ants might make some people's skin crawl, but according to a study by the U.N. it may be a way to battle the growing global trend of...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 14 May 2013 01:46:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/mother-consulted-medical-website-after-son-was-shot-instead-of-taking-him-straight-to-hospitalA Houston mother has been arrested and charged after failing to get professional care for her son who had been shot.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 16:24:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/australia-news/video-afl-commentator-gerard-healy-calls-gold-coast-the-gold-cts-baffling-on-air-gaffeRespected AFL commentator Gerard Healy somehow managed a c-bomb when trying to say "Gold Coast" during a live cross at the weekend, much to the delight of Anthony Hudson (left) and those who...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 15:38:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/uk/stuart-hazell-pleads-guilty-to-tia-sharp-murderStuart Hazell has changed his plea to 'guilty' of the murder and sexual assault of the 12-year-old schoolgirl Tia Sharp in Croydon, south London, last year.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 12:10:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/sport/video-watch-watfords-last-minute-winner-against-leicester-in-play-off-semi-finalWith 96 mins and 30 secs on the clock, Anthony Knockaert stepped up to the penalty spot to put his Leicester side’s date at Wembley for the last spot in the premier League next year beyond doubt –...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 12:04:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/sport/fergie-bids-farewell-to-old-trafford-in-emotional-day-for-manchester-unitedAfter an emotional final home game of the season at Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he decided to quit as Manchester United manager after 27 years to devote more time to his grieving wife.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 09:20:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/uk/vicky-pryce-and-chris-huhne-released-from-prisonFormer cabinet minister Chris Huhne and ex-wife Vicky Pryce have been freed from prison early today.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 09:03:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/entertainment/food-drink/five-star-steaks-plush-surroundings-and-top-shelf-cocktails-the-cut-bar-and-grill---reviewFrom the minute you come down the stairs and slide past the plush, burgundy curtain that separates the interior of The Cut from the bright neon hubbub of Argyle Street outside you know you are in for...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 06:36:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/sport/mike-tyson-mysteries-sure-to-be-a-knockoutThe former world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, is looking to take a swing at Scooby-Doo with the creation of his very own cartoon show in which he stars as a detective. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 05:42:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/rainer-hersch-vs-new-zealand-comedy-festivalA popular British comedian has lashed out at the New Zealand Comedy Festival in an angry tirade about dismal audience numbers and personal costs.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 04:34:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/host-with-the-most-branson-dons-drags-for-an-airasia-flightVirgin group founder Sir Richard Branson has made good on a bet he lost to Grand Prix rival Tony Fernandes. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 04:05:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/australia/freight-hopping-nightclubbers-dodging-taxi-fares-in-tasmaniaAfter a serious night of partying, no one likes standing in the taxi queue and forking out a billion dollars to go a few kilometres down the road. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 02:51:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/weird/gator-raid-alligator-foils-fleeing-criminalA young man in Florida has allegedly run into the jaws of an alligator in a desperate attempt to escape police.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 02:40:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/travel/australia/waxing-lyrical-on-australian-history-at-madame-tussauds-sydneyYou’ll never guess who I bumped into at Madame Tussauds. That’s right, the last full blooded Tasmanian Aboriginal – Truganini, followed by Captain James Cook, and then Ned Kelly! webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 01:47:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/weird/video-talking-parakeet-wont-shut-up-goes-viralParakeet Disco is either very clever, suffering a serious personality crisis or a massive wind up – either way, any day we watch a bird rip out a bit o’ gangsta, beatboxing, a sort of Flintstones...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 10 May 2013 17:04:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/weird/video-sleepy-aussie-duckling-clip-surfaces-online-goes-viralAccounting is boring - Dexter the little Aussie duckling agrees. He's become famous around the world for this viral video masterpiece in which he struggles to stay awake in a class.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 10 May 2013 12:11:00 +0100