"Is this a fancy name for roadkill?" writes Luen Jones of Te Atatu Peninsula.
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Yum. Fancy some roadkill?
Plagued by plaque troubles
Rent-a-rabbit? This from Sweden's The Local.se: Renting an animal over the summer is becoming more popular…
Er - too much information.
Rob and Jackie Gorton were glad to arrive home after a trip to Brisbane, but were dismayed at the lack…
How's that for easy strawbs?
This sign at a strawberry farm was spotted during a recent trip to Cameron Highlands Resort in Malaysia.
Cheaper at Sainsbury's
A Baptist church agreed to take down a sign about hell after police investigated the message as a "hate incident".
Looks like a big job
Media reports on the world's first drinkable sunscreen product are spreading misinformation, says the British Association…
Frustrating roadworks
The road works on Carlton Gore Road can be a bit frustrating at times, but the signage is great.
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Sideswipe: Bin a big problem
There is an ongoing problem in the Waitakere foothills with the bins for noxious weeds set up for free…
Who's a creepy dolly then?
This note just adds to the creepiness of porcelain dolls. Spotted at the Vincent De Paul shop in Pt Chevalier.
Taking lockdown seriously
Good to know that Auckland Zoo takes lockdown seriously. Tempting wrong delivery A reader writes: "I've shopped online…
Er - explain that again?
One of my Israeli women friends told me that, when she was pregnant riding a subway in New York, she asked (in English)…
Spread the word
Olympic dream shattered "When I was a young lad I used to have running races against my dad," writes…
Mug up on etiquette
Brazilian police have put together a pamphlet of top tips for staying safe during the World Cup next month, with suggestions…
If the axe fits...buy it?
21 spelling catastrophes from Trade Me 1. "rockwheeler" (rottweiler) 2. "random tupawea lids" 3. "savage targe" (sabotage) 4…
Parking for mothers
An elderly driver in Germany damaged 11 cars while trying to leave a multi-storey carpark, it's been reported.
How low can you go?
"My daughter's wheelchair was stolen from Sylvia Park shopping centre during the school holidays. It's like the one in the…
Hot? Ok, we're on our way
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Spotted at the Arrowtown Autumn Festival.
Strange But True
Meet Seattle's 'weed fairy'
A woman who calls herself the "Weed Fairy" distributed free nuggets of marijuana to people in Seattle over the weekend…
Life & Style
Review: Palm Court at The Langham, Auckland CBD
Central city hotel offers an adventure in exceptional cuisine in an atmosphere designed for comfort.
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Rugby Highlights: Reds 38 Highlanders 31
Back rower Jake Schatz's second try of the night two…
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Winner: Rialto Channel 48Hours: Pants On Fire
Watch Pants On Fire, from Auckland Rialto Channel…
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Runner Up: Rialto Channel 48Hours: Rubble
Watch Rubble, from Wellington Rialto Channel 48Hours…
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Theron criticised for rape comparison
Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron has sparked a flurry of criticism after she compared media intrusion into her life…
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