Nik DirgaNik Dirga

Nik Dirga is an American who’s lived in New Zealand for nearly 10 years and has worked for the New Zealand Herald and Australian Associated Press. He once got to shake Bill Clinton’s hand and it really hurt.

As Mad magazine comes to an end, its spirit of mockery lives on

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Longtime fan Nik Dirga pays tribute to the magazine that weaponised satire before the internet. Last week, news broke that Mad magazine – warping young minds ever since 1952 – would stop publishing original content. It will reportedly switch to just reprint material later this year, and then likely end regular publication entirely soon after … Read more

Donald Trump could actually win, possibly won’t destroy entire world

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As Americans go to the polls in Iowa, US-Kiwi import Nik Dirga explains the fear and loathing driving Donald Trump’s rise. If you’re an American living in New Zealand, chances are you’ll get asked for your take on US politics. “So, do you think they’ll really elect Trump?” You hear this a lot lately. Now, … Read more