More Rock Controversy Brewing
There was further controversy brewing in New Zealand "rock and roll" circles today as another lyrical outrage was brought to the attention of police commissioner John Jamieson -- and this time the culprits are New Zealanders.

Dunedin's 3Ds follow American rapper Ice-T into the arena with a controversial new single. Police Commisoner Jamieson claims the track "Baby's On Fire", released by The 3Ds through the Flying Nun label, advocates deliberate arson attacks on policemen's children. "This song obviously advocates deliberate arson attacks on policemen's children," Jamieson, 105, said today. A spokesman for The 3Ds' record company denied the charges, saying that although the controversial Dunedin band have a reputation for outrageous onstage antics, "Baby's On Fire" is in no way a "Cop Killer" part 2.

"How can Mr Jamieson say that the song specifically refers to either Ice-T or the police?" asked Alan Holt, 23, of Flying Nun. The song features squalling guitars and "demented" vocals by librarian Denise Roughan. Mr Holt also denied Commisioner Jamieson's claim that when played backwards, the words "John Banks' dogs eat policemen's children" could be heard. "That is just ludicrous," he said.