Short & Sweet

On Spark

Congratulations to Spark Sport for modernising the way we watch sport, admittedly in my case with a new TV and fast broadband. It was so cool controlling the game from my iPhone, the quality was excellent, the commentary refreshing and the set-up simple (and I’m over 60).

Stephen Moore, St Heliers.

I watched three Saturday RWC matches on Spark Sport, no problems, all good. Competition in this media will enhance customer viewing in the end.

Reg Dempster, Albany.

I advise people to cancel Spark and watch the game an hour later like I did. It’s the same score with no disappointments.

Mark Lewis-Wilson, Mangonui.

On blackface

I just have to get this off my chest: 55 years ago I attended a party dressed up as a North American Indian. Like Justin Trudeau, I realise now how insensitive I was and apologise.

Mike Jarman, One Tree Hill.

On rugby

Is Brad Webber entitled to claim the unemployment benefit while on tour with the All Blacks? Jock Mac Vicar, Hauraki.

What did you guys do, hold a contest in the newsroom on who could create the biggest superlatives? It’s only the opening of the tournament. Leave some in the gas tank for later. Albert Kabili, Campbells Bay. Dear World, Please refrain from doing anything out of the ordinary for the next six weeks that may clog our newspapers; we have the Rugby World Cup to worry about down here. Glenn Forsyth, Taupo.

On residence

How gracious of Mark Thomas to step down from his Remuera mansion, and visit Dominion Rd and Eden Terrace to “experience a bit of urban life”. I hope he enjoyed himself.

Heather Stonestreet, Lynfield.