Yes, the news is usurped by the prospect of a nutter killing his own people to hang on to power. He loves his people so much, he's stolen billions from them over the years.

I'd much rather hear about the rescue and/or recovery work in Christchurch.

My daughter had a recovery team leader and his family around for a meal and shower yesterday as their house is without water. My thoughts are SO with those teams who have a harrowing task. The authorities and emergency services with volunteers have my deep respect for their efforts and professionalism. As for the looters . . . shoot them summarily, what kind of low-life profits from distress on this scale?

Still no sign of my grand-daughter who is obviously comfortable where she is despite being 10 days overdue . . .