I've been away on a course in Wellington for a week leaving Mrs P and Boomerang Child to face the trials and tribulations of the world alone.

While many in Rotorua get set to wave their red, gold and green flags at Raggamuffin, spare a thought for the old red, white and blue.

I'm having one of those weeks where I keep losing things, writes Kevin Page.

When you visit a new town or city there are certain experiences, good or bad, that stick in your mind.