OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Caught a hitch hikerAuckland man Codey Bell's partner was playing Pokemon while he was driving. He posted to Facebook: "Picked up a hitchhiker yesterday by mistake."13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Bucktoothed suffragettesVintage postcards and posters dated from around 1900 to 1914 warning men of the dangers associated with the suffragette movement.12 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Depressed copywriter"Is the person naming these colours of yarn okay?" tweets @kendrawcandraw.11 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Creative answerInmates who escape their cells usually do it to fly the coop, but some have more altruistic motives.10 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Rubbish daySomeone seems to have put grandpa with the rubbish in Grey Lynn.07 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: July 7: Love your dentist?My local gym overlooks the Marina in Oriental Bay Wellington, and there's a yacht with the name 'TitusCanby'.06 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: TMI for Iron Maiden fansLeather strides have lining shorts built in, and I saw no harm in going commando.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Clear as mud prescriptionTeens are forever getting a bad rap, but Robyn wrote this to Massey High School to give some positive feedback for a change.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Prince or priest?Got a Sideswipe? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana at ana.samways@nzherald.co.nz03 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Understated descriptionWomen in NSW must've been wondering what decade they were in when they got a campaign letter from the Liberal Party with their last name changed to match the man they live with.30 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: News flashbackChristchurch-based One News crew Mandy Robertshaw, Alan Hutton and Mike Fitzgerald.29 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Tough spuds, anyone?"These spuds would take some boiling to mash," says Darcy.28 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Emoji in the corner pocketGot a Sideswipe? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana at ana.samways@nzherald.co.nz.27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Oz's eastern-most stateNew Zealand, Australia's eastern-most state, home of Aussie classics such as the pavlova and Russell Crowe.23 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Achoo!"We are constantly amazed at the brazen mislabelling of fish on sale at various outlets in Australia," says Bain.22 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Snapper size kinda fishy...Got a Sideswipe? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana at ana.samways@nzherald.co.nz21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Hipster ban?Got a Sideswipe? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana at ana.samways@nzherald.co.nz16 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Smell like a JediA German perfume-maker has come out with a line of Star Wars fragrances.15 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Sky's the limitDid SkyCity get resource consent or allow for public notification? Or is this a special housing zone for floating casinos?13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Heat seeking cat"As soon as winter kicks in a neighbour's cat beats the cold weather by sitting outdoors on the thermal heating pipes," writes a reader.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Police cutbacks?Got a Sideswipe ? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana at ana.samways@nzherald.co.nz09 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Self promotion at its best"Yesterday I did my groceries at Countdown, Paeroa," writes a reader. "After paying, the lady said I pulled my card out too fast, even though I was sure it all went through, sweet.08 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Trashy vs classyGot a Sideswipe? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana at ana.samways@nzherald.co.nz.06 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Veggie QueenGot a Sideswipe? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana at ana.samways@nzherald.co.nz05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Rainbows everywhere, must be a ...Got a Sideswipe? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana at ana.samways@nzherald.co.nz02 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Investment to get your tail wagging"Even with the help of online reminders, remembering birthdays can be tricky," writes a reader. "Our 14 year-old daughter got this sweet message on her special day."01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: 'Spy' plane over AucklandAccording to Flight Reader this little plane left Port Macquarie and has been doing loops over our city. Incognito Aussie spies perhaps?31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Loose with geographic factsGot a Sideswipe? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana at ana.samways@nzherald.co.nz.30 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysSideswipe: Free couch ... but with conditionsGot a Sideswipe? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana at ana.samways@nzherald.co.nz.29 May 05:00 PM
