Aotearoa the long white cloud

Woman Glues Lips Shut, Thinking Adhesive Is Balm A New Zealand woman was left speechless by making a simple mistake while sifting through her medicine cabinet. A 64-year-old woman made the unfortunate mistake of thinking a container of super glue was medicated cream. Within minutes she couldn’t open her mouth, the Otago Daily Times reports. The patient, who sought anonymity from the media, was fumbling in the dark for a balm to apply to a cold sore late Thursday night, the Telegraph reported. The super glue and cream were kept in the same tray in her cupboard, the Independent reported. She couldn’t get a whiff of the ointment, because her sense of smell was muddled by a cold. The next thing she knew, she was in bed and her lips were sealed tightly. When she called the emergency services number, she couldn’t even get a word in edgewise with the operator. Senior Sergeant Steve Aitken said the woman “sounded gagged or possibly had a medical condition,” according to the N

Paihia   Aotearoa , North Island, New Zealand , Land of the long white cloud   Paihia is a town on New Zealand’s North Island. It’s known as a gateway to the dive sites and sandy beaches of the Bay of Islands. At the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, a carved meeting house, a museum and a giant Maori canoe mark the site of the founding of modern New Zealand. A trail leads to the horseshoe-shaped Haruru Falls. Southwest of town, there are panoramic views from the Opua Forest Paihia Lookout Track.Swim with the dolphins. Go kayaking, swimming, fishing, or picnic along secluded beaches. Walk or drive to the spectacular Haruru Falls.  Learn about early New Zealand history where the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.was first signed.  The Treaty of Waitangi is New Zealand's founding document. .   Take the ferry to 'Romantic Russell', visit the bustling but relaxed town of Kerikeri, check out the world famous Hundertwasser toilets in Kawakawa, and the historic Pioneer Village in nearby