OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Winner, loserDriveway rubbish, wheelie bin freeloaders and drivers with "high alertness and superior hand-to-eye co-ordination".22 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: No wind? No probsNo wind? No problem. "The Scottish flag was flying high in Glenfield, but there was no wind so look what they had to do to get it flying," says Nicki.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSideswipe: Flat out cop tussleAt first glance this looks like your typical police tussle.17 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysCast your vote for othersMaybe this is the best way to vote? Spotted in John St, Ponsonby.16 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Sick birthday cardAn unusual birthday card, very small small print, Boris the robot and munching out marathon runners.15 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Cat in apple?Grumpy cats, cheeky open home registers, an RSA catastrophy and antique gun collectors in today's Sideswipe.14 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Minty fresh Mojito"I ordered a virgin Mojito," writes Allison. "The barman looked confused. I proceeded to explain the contents. My last item was loads of mint. What a surprise to find a different mint in the bottom of my glass."11 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: English lessonA colloquial English lesson on the grounds of a Henderson school.10 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: What a cock upThe bronze sculpture of a rooster balancing on the back of a chair has been plucked from the square in the Albany Village.09 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Let oldies decideOn the window of the University of Otago's sociology/gender studies department.08 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Bike-only lanes?Truck drivers pleased to see a dedicated cycle path open in Auckland (via @Rblundell on Twitter).07 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Inspiration found?"It looks like Labour's creative agency borrowed its campaign straight from the supermarket bargain bin," says Brad.04 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Clever namingGerman police are pleading for witnesses to a $3.5 million beer heist.03 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Remember the kids"I couldn't quite figure out if it is referring to something specific or perhaps it's just friendly advice," says a reader.02 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: KFC reality checkA reader's hopes for the yummy burger she'd viewed on TV were dashed on a Sunday afternoon.01 Sep 05:03 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Move those dogsHobsonville Point wants all dogs to move to West Yorkshire, England, says Deborah Samson.31 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Separated at birth?Double standards at inorganic collections in Auckland, scary cat stories and political humour.26 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Serious gardenerSerious gardeners, how to stop your child from picking it's nose, a witch hunt and a mosquito that swats congregating young people.25 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Oz sorry? Yea rightAn apology from across the ditch, parking woes, the greatest show in earth and road behaviour from Japan all in today's Sideswipe.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSideswipe: Less politicsJulian Hughes of Rotorua went to an automotive shop and bought a H3 halogen bulb for $39.99. "I thought about the price that I had just paid, so went to a franchised spare parts [shop] nearby to price the same. Guess what? $6.04.18 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Literal billboardsPolitical billboards, recycling, sarcasm and nice gestures feature on today's Sideswipe.17 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Free to good homeOn tap-and-go technology: "I think many of you are being fooled by urban legends and/or reading out of date and misinformed websites," suggests Tony.14 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: RidiculousnessFound this by chance while looking through old issues of the Franklin Courier in Pukekohe, writes a reader from Oratia.13 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Back to the shopIris writes: "After a late hairdressing appointment I ran to my car in the empty carpark through the heavy rain.12 Aug 07:39 AM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Grab and rideWhite lies, stories from the way home from pub and recycling the recycling.11 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Cat and mouseThe voice of no reason, retirement and essentials for mothers.10 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Easy + effectiveIt's one way of getting your opinion across.06 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Toilet humour failThis popped up on the Young Conservatives Facebook page and was quickly taken to task by Bomber Bradbury, who says he can't tell if it's satire or not.05 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Down the creekAh. That's the creek we hope we are never up.04 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Did it shrink?Making up the difference: 15ml of renourishing eye cream - so why the 30ml box?31 Jul 05:00 PM