I’m reliably informed Jacinda has her bags packed, ready should the call come, to fly to the Caribbean and deal to the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent.

The above, a Stuff web-site heading explaining Ramadan’s meaning; specifically no eating, no drinking (including water) or sex, between dawn and dusk. This was described as spiritual detoxification, although it sounds a damn sight more physical to me.

The discovery of human remains encased underground in concrete, in January last year, has now drawn a Police response.

I was delighted to read the Wellington City Council, will introduce a “sinking lid” policy on poker machines.

The current Israeli political chaos leaves the country with the distinct likelihood of having a fifth, and doubtless inconclusive general election in a little over two years.