Sideswipe: July 13: True petrol values

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Spotted in Reefton. Great Kiwi humour!

Getting the calculation right

Garry writes, "You're all heading the wrong way! It is only going to cost me $100 to be picked up at Auckland International Airport and delivered to my door in Rotorua."

Non-moving caravans

William has noticed an "abandoned" caravan in Waterview, too! "It's been there for at least eight months. I've never seen it move. Maybe it's an anti-movement movement?"

Tuna with no oil ...

Joshua suggests Jennifer try the "lite" tuna options. "They are generally 'swimming' in spring water rather than oil. I have a can sitting in front of me from Sealord with the ingredients stating the can contains at least 80 per cent tuna, with the rest of the can spring water and salt. Tasty, healthy, and without the oily residue."

... trumped by moist-only tuna

Or Liz suggests John West's new No Drain Tuna range - it only contains the amount of liquid needed to keep the tuna moist in the can, and the ingredients say it contains 93 per cent tuna. Much more than in the photo!

Police turn mankini-hunters

A Borat-style mankini is one of the first items deemed offensive and confiscated under plans by authorities at a British seaside village to eliminate lewd and loutish behaviour. Newquay, a popular coastal destination southwest of London, has introduced the ban on offensive clothing and possessions ahead of the summer party season. In the first few days of the campaign, police told three men to hand over crude toys and clothing, including a mankini - the bright green one-piece male swimsuit made famous by Sacha Baron Cohen's outrageous film character, Borat. Twelve people have been asked to leave the township for disorderly behaviour, while eight have been arrested for alcohol-related offences. (source: telegraph.co.uk)