Scrounging leftovers A reader writes: "My husband was eating at a Chinese food place in the Downtown Shopping Centre in…
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One for the chicks
Not so special delivery Natasha recently had a piece of mail returned by NZ Post stamped "no delivery…
Smallest fence ever
Chuckles about town 1) "Great high-vis gear," said a pedestrian as Debra Lee waited on her bike at…
Jump on the bandwagon
Attempting to capitalise on the ignorance of Danish MP Marie Krarup, the Conservative Party has revealed its own in a press…
Cheap fix
Siren song of police in pursuit Following the barking mad police story, Doug of Dannemora writes: "Many years ago... [apparently…
A wee reminder
Please, bring back accounting on paper "Annual returns through the Companies Office can only be filed online now," explains…
Marry me key
Ride to remember Mike writes on his Easter show adventure: "Our family of four [mum, dad and two boys] were on the Ferris…
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Best protest sign ever
Randy Wood, embittered and angry and wanting to get one over his ex-wife, called her up and told her…
Jesus spotted at strip bar
Those real estate agents really know how to get through to people A reader writes: "My mum recently received a card from…
You have been warned
Andrea, of Green Bay, writes: "Two weeks ago I was returning from Palmerston North to Auckland by the night InterCity bus…
iPhone prank victim
iPhone prank victim Eli Shaw of Oratia School has been a victim of his mother's prank. How to execute the trapped in a…
Carry On Real Estate
You say tomato, I say tomato Pat and Bernie Taylor of Grange Motor Lodge in Papatoetoe write: "We…
Hogging the outside lane
"Is it just me or is this year's batch of Girl Guide biscuits the worst ever?" asks Dave Orchard.
March 25: Toilet side-saddle
A reader writes: "Went to a recent open home in Owairaka, Auckland, and found this in the new bathroom. I guess you have…
Joyful doll pears
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4G water coverage
"So jealous of the mermaids and mermen that get the best coverage of Vodafone's new 4G service," says Renee after spotting…
Hairdryer for heads only
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Papal tipple has Kiwi connection New Lynn-based wine website Wine-Searcher was used by the Vatican…
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Viral Hit: Shark surprise
A Hawaii fisherman has an unbelievable fishing tale: a close encounter with a 2.7 metre shark that jumped dangerously near…
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Juniors face off in pageant final
Heels and gowns mixed with laughter and inevitable tears last night at the inaugural Miss Junior New Zealand final.
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Fans voice their anguish
Heartbreak challenge for Criminal Minds star, writes Nick Grant.
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