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.

It's great to see Rotorua Parents Centre has received funding to run new pregnancy and parenting information and education classes in Rotorua, writes Greg Taipari.

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.