I would like to say that New Zealand sounds like some war zone this week, but I think it is because every single event gets reported, unlike many larger countries.
LOCAL NEWS
An Air New Zealand 737 had to land at Ohakea Air Force Base after pilots smelled something burning. The plane, en route from Wellington to Auckland, had about 15 MPs and Ministers on board. Unfortunately, it landed safely.
Another man was hospitalised after avoiding police and then avoiding the road.
Bit of a case of the good Samaritan getting a rough deal. An eighty year old man lost his index finger when he went to the aid of an injured pitbull that had been hit by a car. The pitbull died of his injuries. The man may consider an alternative to such feeding methods in future.
Another bad luck dog story this week when a jack russell defending two kids against two pitbulls. You really could be mistaken for thinking New Zealand is full of pitbulls (although there is one less and one less Jack Russell). Someone is giving the owner of the dog a Purple Heart, a US military medal for soldiers wounded in combat (pretty sure they get something else for dying in combat).
Converse to the good samaritan story, karma brought balance to things when a P-lab exploded north of auckland. Two men have been taken to the serious burns unit. Wonder how they are paying for their treatment?
Saturday night was certainly the night for fighting this weekend, we had a drive-by shooting that killed a 2 year old girl in little Wanganui, and a car crashed into partying teenagers in Christchurch. Two teenagers died from their injuries. The drive-by appears gang related and there is now talk of outlawing them. I was pretty sure they were illegal anyway, I mean isn't organised crime illegal?
WORLD NEWS
Paris Hilton has been sentenced to 45 days in prison for driving while suspended. While an appeal is pending, the US justice system could not afford to overturn this, it is a clear statement about the privileged being subject to the same laws as real people. Meanwhile, I think there are plans for a camera-woman to go into jail as well and create a reality show about her stay.
REAL SPORT
Hannah had interschool soccer on Wednesday. Bit of a change from playing 15th grade (where the players could be up to Year 12s whereas Intermediate was Year 8s only). They were pretty rusty to start with, but got more organised through the day. They couldn't score in their semi-final so had a penalty shootout (three each). Hannah slotted hers. In the final, Hannah took a penalty awarded with about three minutes to go. She got it, and they defended their 1-0 lead for the rest of the match to win the final. She scored a goal in every game, she was very tired but very happy.
Junior Boys played first on Friday, against Massey, a game we expected to win. Rory got about the first four goals, and then another later (from under water). Final score 11-3, I think.
Senior Boys had a tougher game, still playing crossovers with winners of other pools. They lost 3-6 but were much closer until fourth quarter. Rory got first two goals.
Hannah's club team worked very hard, 0-0 at half time, but conceded two quick goals in second half to lose 0-2.
Springs girls lost 5-7 to St Mary's A, we knew it would be tough but at 4-4 we gave them a hurry up. Hannah and her friend Josie played. Hannah went in goal for second half.
Rory's Seniors had 5-5 draw on Sunday night. One more game before Semis, very confusing.
SPORT
Man Utd blew their first leg lead to lose convincingly to AC Milan in the Champs League. Chelsea did the same and Liverpool also went through to the final.
In the final round robin weekend, the Blues had a much-needed win over the Western Force 33-6, the Chiefs upset the Crusaders 30-24. Other results very definitely went South Africa's way, they now host two home semi-finals. Can't see the Blues winning (although they should be capable of it) and Crusaders have a better chance. The Bulls managed a miracle 92-3 win over the Reds to make the semi-finals above Crusaders (they needed 72 point difference, and this was the largest margin ever, ever).
In a reverse of form from mid-week, Man Utd beat Man City 1-0, Liverpool lost to Fulham (of all teams, can you believe it?). Blackburn beat Newcastle 2-0. Arsenal had 1-1 draw with Chelsea which I think means Man Utd win the premiership.
MY SAD LIFE
Diana was on a course this week which meant she was on longer days. The food and freebies were pretty scary for a government funded course.
My car semi-died on Friday, which disrupted my plans for the day. Things sorted themselves out in the end. Meant I got some work done that might not have happened otherwise, and I relaxed a little, so wasn't all bad. Was going again by about 1pm (but I stayed home anyway, until polo). Traffic out to the pool was hideous, took nearly an hour for a trip that can take 15 minutes.
We (Diana and I) went to school fundraising quiz night on Friday, straight from polo. Was pretty tired but caught up with a few people we haven't seen for a while, our team came 4th out of 22.
Rory ran out of texts. They are on a $10 for 2000 in a month thing, and he was carefully marshalling his last 13 for about four days. Him and Priya have been "together" officially for a month now. He picks her up on the way to school.
Paul has been in Dunedin this week, so it has seemed a bit quiet. Certainly my inbox has been quieter.
It is Ben Grant's birthday on Friday (is he three?).
Mothers Day in New Zealand this coming Sunday. I wonder, do cross-dressing fathers get presents, too?
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