A quick word

The best April Fool's Day joke ever? Surely when a Sydney radio station offered a competition winner a ride on a jumbo under Sydney Harbour Bridge. When they arrived on April 1 waiting was an elephant on a barge.

Murray Hunter, Titirangi.

Why don’t dairies set themselves up like banks with the staff and all their goods safely behind unbreakable glass?

R Williams, Kohimarama.

A man charged with rape and held in custody for 10 months awaiting trial has been acquitted because the complainant admitted the claim was false. It is disgusting that compensation will not be paid for the months he has lost and the mental anguish.

Janet Boyle, Stanmore Bay.

Yet again Auckland hosts a red- carpet sporting awards. Why can’t such occasions be shared around the provinces? In population and geography, most of New Zealand is south of the Bombay Hills.

John Shone, RD Picton.

If there was an April Fools Day prize for the industry that fooled the most people for the longest time it would go to the dairy industry for duping the masses into believing a calf ’s baby milk is a food we all require for strong, healthy bones.

Jenny Moxham, Victoria.

I’d like to propose that anyone convicted of murdering a baby or child in New Zealand receive a prison sentence of 30 years’ non- parole.

Christopher Hampton, Dannemora.

Under Trump, the Disunited States have become a corporation, America Inc, run by a mostly male xenophobic, environmentally hostile, gerontocratic kakistocracy.

Graeme Torrance, Laingholm.

Well said Sao Trinh in “Beware of China”. China only goes where there is something in it for China.

Meg Davies, Meadowbank.

Many unanswered questions surrounding the Afghanistan raid can only be answered by a thorough independent inquiry. Why is Bill English steadfastly refusing to hold such an inquiry? Is he trying to protect friends in the NZDF or John Key?

Laurie Wesley, Birkenhead.

I find it hard to believe a building that looks like a container behind a wall received an architectural award. Please stop encouraging ugly buildings with minimal windows and no thought for street appeal.

Diana Coleman, Hill Park.

Is it fair to highlight Tony Woodcock’s drink- driving offence in a headline grabbing article? Furthermore you add a paragraph about Dan Carter’s indiscretion. How many times has the

Herald reported this?

Kevin O’Carroll, Murrays Bay.