It's not all bad news then...

[Paul in NZ]

Young buggers killing and stuff - bah.. Puts you off the news...

But then....

http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominionpost/3930699a6000.html

There ARE some decent kids out there. Big ups to Alicia White. A real new Zealander and an asset to the community.

[Storm]

Nice to see the good folks getting on the scoreboard

[yungatart]

Yep, there is lots of good stuff happening, and some fantastic people in NZ. Nice to see the media publishing it - albeit occasionally

[BAD DAD]

Our future leaders are already making themselves known even at that age.Just shows that that even though our generation(s) have made a hash out of things, there are a new crop of younger citizens that are alive and kicking and not squandering opportunities and blaming the system. How can we not love them.

[imdying]

I'd hit it :yes:

[SlashWylde]

I'd hit it :yes:

Ah, you what now? The kids 11 years old mate. I sincerely hope you don't mean what I think you mean by that comment.

[hXc]

I'd hit it :yes:


Ah, you what now? The kids 11 years old mate. I sincerely hope you don't mean what I think you mean by that comment.Oh...I thought he meant pops.

Either way mate, some things are better kept to yourself.

[Motoracer]

Wow!!

What a girl.

She's got total respect from me.

I think that's the coolest thing I've read in a while.

[avgas]

Kudos to the parents or whoever raised her

[Ghost Lemur]

Ah, you what now? The kids 11 years old mate. I sincerely hope you don't mean what I think you mean by that comment.

He might just be mentally projecting her 5 years into the future. You know when she's legal and has breast. :dodge:


Back on the subject. Good stuff, bet her dad's real proud. Good on the media for running with the story too. Sometimes it is all too easy to just run with rants (same could be said with us here).

[Shadows]

I'd hit it :yes:


He might just be mentally projecting her 5 years into the future. You know when she's legal and has breast. :dodge:



Oh...I thought he meant pops.

Having worked with Bob for over a decade I reckon a bit of respect for a grieving family wouldn't go amiss.

[Switch]

Good on her :niceone:

[kro]

An extremely selfless act, what a champion. It's a very courageous person who will put themselves in harms way to rescue another. Well done to that plucky 11 yr old.

[Paul in NZ]

Having worked with Bob for over a decade I reckon a bit of respect for a grieving family wouldn't go amiss.

If you do know the family and get a chance - please pass on (as a kayaker and fellow human being) my sincerest condolences and also my congratulations (as a parent) and thanks on raising such an admirable daughter.

Perhaps these small miracles happen every day but frankly I'd rather read this than the negative crap.

[Squeak the Rat]

Having worked with Bob for over a decade I reckon a bit of respect for a grieving family wouldn't go amiss.

Got my respect for what it's worth.

Ditto to what PaulNZ said.

[XP@]

Was waiting for coffee yesterday, spied the paper on the counter shuffled over for a quick look.

Ok, so i'm a tad emotional at the best of times, but not many adults would have the strength / presence of mind to do what she did.

Well done Alicia White :-)

I remember in he UK there was a bravery awards for kids like this, is there the same thing in NZ?