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Dec 13: Affordable Orakei
Humorous Christmas cheer
Stewart had a laugh at this on his way past this flat in George St, Dunedin.
What Xmas is all about
Taking another look at Tua's punchline Let's not let the truth stand in the way of a good joke. In…
Berms done Brazilian style
A reader writes: "The other day, driving along K Rd, suddenly fire engines everywhere, sirens screaming, could see them…
Off for a Woof test?
Doggy driver spotted on the Southern motorway by David Kerr. Daughter's dial-up speed lament brings on one of Dad's lectures…
Dec 6: White Christmas
Nasa prepares for lunar food crop experiments Nasa is going to grow turnips and basil on the moon starting in 2015, but…
Wow that hotel sounds mice
Extra mice per room at the Novotel, Rotorua (thanks Anton).
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Tyrannosaurus West
"Most of our extended family are very beachy people," writes Lois of Glendene. "But one of my twin 9-year-old…
Customs-made humour
Someone in Customs has a good sense of humour.
Xmas wish list: A spellcheck
Some smokers just don't see the big picture.
Anything with your coffee?
Jen's grandmother spotted this outside the cafe in Maungatapere, Whangarei. "I assure you the food is good and there aren't…
Size isn't everything
Graham Street of Papakura is getting ready for the analogue TV switch-off this weekend. "With a screen…
West Coast Recycle
Jack Lee of Te Kauwhata took this photo on the way back from Karamea.
Killer services
Found this great sign on the road between Kopu and Thames. What an enterprising young man, says Tony.
Uncrafty beer?
Where we live in Swainston Rd, St Johns, we look over to Half Moon Bay and across to Pakuranga.
All the single fellas
A new app called Invisible Girlfriend is hoping to help singles get their family and friends off their back about being…
November 21: Two in one
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Two businesses in one? Spotted in Hastings. Mantra for today's world Modern Day Mantra (Some serious…
Strange But True
Fox host: 'Jesus was a white man'
A Fox News presenter has told viewers it is a 'fact' that both Jesus and Santa Claus are white.
Life & Style
Fitness: Buzz on the bumps
BMX What is it? Riding a bike designed for dirt tracks. What's needed? BMX bike, full-face helmet, clothing to cover…
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Lilly brings girl power to the 'Hobbit'
Actress Evangeline Lilly on why she took it as a personal…
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With Blake and Ladi6 on high-rotation
We're told albums don't sell anymore. It's all about the single. But there are still a few loyal followers of the old-fashioned…
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