(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) There are some news stories that just take over the web and this week’s arrival of the newest royal was one of those stories. As much as we try to pretend we are interested in serious, grown-up newsy stuff, there’s no denying most of us

(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) Maybe I’m turning into a grumpy old woman, but I just can’t get excited about all the latest announcements and unveilings at E3. Sure, the various flavours of gamers are all a-flutter about PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but these days you’re more likely to find me

(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) I’ve had the attention span of a gnat lately and the internet is the perfect accessory for the concentration-challenged. I’m blaming my shortcomings on my recent surgery: I couldn’t stay awake for the first day after the anaesthetic and during the following two weeks I