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Spotted in Sandringham by an alarmed Noel Ashby.
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Capitalising on one of the most under-utilised slogans in New Zealand advertising history - yeah right! - beer makers Tui are diversifying their business with a line of man-sized pies. The Tui pie range includes mince and cheese, mince, and steak and cheese - and all are made with Tui beer.
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Anne Martin of Helensville writes: "Before every election our friend who has lived in Queensland for years receives a form asking him to confirm that he still resides at the Auckland address shown. Every time he patiently returns the form stating that he now lives in Australia. These forms are, of course, always mailed to his address in Queensland."
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Finland has rated the DVD release of the much-loved children's television series Little House on the Prairie suitable for adult viewing only. The distributor, Universal Pictures, didn't submit the series to state inspection because Finnish authorities charge ¬2 per minute for assessing the correct age limit on films and television series.
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It's bad enough being stuck in traffic, but it could be worse. The British government has announced a pilot programme in West Sussex that will allow traffic wardens to fine drivers stuck in traffic if they don't turn off their engines. (Source: reason.com)
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Ferrari's president smashed a television after seeing McLaren's Lewis Hamilton snatch the Formula One world title from Ferrari driver Felipe Massa in last week's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. "I broke the television, I must tell the truth," Luca di Montezemolo said. "When a television breaks it makes a terrible bang. My daughter in the other room was given an awful fright. Luckily we had another television so I was able to watch the podium ceremony, which I enjoyed." (Source: Reuters)
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Today's Webpick: A repost of the comedy genius that is Fred and Sharon's Movies. If you haven't seen it, you must. Watch this first.
These are the very best online videos from Ana's online magazine Spare Room.
