Gordon Eade was at Red Beach School gala day and realised just how far he was from his South Auckland home when he saw children queuing for the novelty of riding in the back seat of a police car.
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Graham Ogilvie has just returned from following the All Blacks tour. He was in Ireland on the day the IRB was to make its decision on the 2011 Rugby World Cup. He writes: "That morning the Irish Times columnist, Gerry Thornley, in analysing New Zealand's bid, said: 'As they proved during the Lions series, the whole country would buy into hosting a World Cup, it would be a true rugby event, and they have the backing of their Government, hence the presence of their Prime Minister, Helen Smith, to head their delegation'."
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Top 10 songs that rhyme "Bacardi" with "party":
1. It's Like That - Mariah Carey
2. The Jump Off - Lil' Kim featuring Mr Cheeks
3. You Be Illin' - Run D.M.C.
4. Where The Party At - Jagged Edge featuring Nelly
5. In Da Club - 50 Cent
6. Get Ur Freak On (Remix) - Missy Elliott with Twista
7. Thug Lovin' - Ja Rule featuring Bobby Brown
8. Triple Trouble - Beastie Boys
9. Jack The Ripper - LL Cool J
10. Don't U Know - ODB with Killah Priest
And still no one drinks the stuff.
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Philip Lyth from the NZ Kennel Club gives us all a lesson in safe dog/car travel: "Your tale of doggy Klaus locking himself in Derek's Merc happens to many dog owners. The NZ Kennel Club, as the organisation of responsible dog owners, says the best way to travel is with your dog either in a harness clipped into the seatbelt buckle, or in a safe travelling crate. Much safer if your car is involved in a crash, as well as stopping the embarrassment of being locked out by a man's best friend."
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