Small-town New Zealand. A bleak tourist photo opportunity. The Albion Hotel, now burnt down and demolished. From Jarrod Baker.
Activist refuses to be loose with the truth
Indian anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal swept to power as Chief Minister of Delhi last month on a promise of greater transparency and he began office on Monday true to his word - admitting that Delhi belly had spoiled his first day. Kejriwal said he had fallen ill and tweeted: "Running 102 fever since yesterday. Severe loose motions. Sad that I won't be able to attend office today." His comments received plenty of offers of sympathy - but also some suggestions for a little tact. "When the chief minister gives you a minute-by-minute update on his bowel movements ... hail democracy," said Priyanka Chaturvedi, a Congress Party spokeswoman." (Source: South China Morning Post)
Drivers get stuck in the aisle going nowhere
A reader writes: "It's 11.30am in the Countdown Taupo carpark on New Year's Eve. I've been here half an hour and this car has been parked at the 'give way' sign this whole time. Have informed staff but still nobody is claiming their vehicle. Other cars keep patiently waiting behind it for the phantom driver to make a move but Old Yellow just sits and faithfully waits for its owner to return. Hilarious! Actually, I wonder if the other drivers' reactions are being filmed for a reality show or something."
