The Microsofties have joined forces with the NZ Rugby Union to offer a Vista gadget that streams World Cup headlines and video highlights to you desktop (via your browser, and highlighting Microsoft's new Sliverlight technology - a Flash competitor - in the process).

The gadget was due to be available for download today from microsoft.co.nz/gadgets, but in good Vista tradition it's running late. A Microsoft NZ rep expects it to go live before the end of the week. Meantime, here's a couple of sneak-peek screen shots.

In other breaking news: Meadow is in NZ! I knew she was real. Final episode ever of The Sopranos tonight (though I'm still half way through Season 3 ... ).

Plus: Ernie from TUANZ freaks out on YouTube. Musically - and I'm being serious here - he's actually a couple of notches better than Bob Dylan at his recent Auckland concert.