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Sideswipe: Rex spotted at Kaipara Flats

A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

Uffindell's filthy student flat put on notice, women's underwear on wall

Flat was described as a haven for vermin and disease by health inspectors.

'Hello': Mum's concern after man popped head through child's window

Police aren't making any arrests over the Tikitere window stalker case.

Forget the All Blacks - these are the sports stars that need our support

Many of NZ's sporting heroes don't have the resources they need to succeed.

Hamish Clark: Christchurch mayoralty race officially set to begin

OPINION: As Lianne Dalziel stands down, who could be Christchurch's next mayor?

Auditor-General probes Wellington central library redevelopment

The Herald understands former National MP Chris Finlayson has raised concerns.

Rising interest rates bite: Homeowner forced to sell

'We're a long way off the peak of mortgagee sales of 777 in Q3, 2009.' - Goodall

Too afraid to say stop: Meth-induced sex turns into traumatic ordeal

Man blames brain injury for sex encounter that turned into traumatic incident for woman.

New allegations: Uffindell stood down as former flatmate speaks out

There will be an investigation into the allegations.

Racing tragedy: Jockey dies following fall in Cambridge

The 28-year-old's mother and sisters had flown from Japan after he was placed in a coma.

Google reveals NZ 'Cloud Region' plans

PLUS: Tech giant expands local office.

'Came out of nowhere': Night out turns to tragedy for new dad

Nick Crosby was put in an induced coma after two men allegedly attacked him.

When big feelings are too much for little bodies

Happiness Editor Matt Heath talks to kids' author Rebekah Ballagh.

'It's like a grater on raw wounds': Mum, 35, says mesh implant cripples her

"It makes me incredibly angry. I mentioned my hesitancy to mesh..." 35-year-old mum tells.

'Preaching to the choir': Govt's $638k ad spend on half-price public transport slammed

Transport Minister says it made sense to focus on Kiwis who were 'really open to it'.

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Govt's head in sand on evils of sea bed mining

Political leaders on fence while people of NZ fight to keep sea mining from our waters.