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A German perfume-maker has come out with a line of Star Wars fragrances.

Did SkyCity get resource consent or allow for public notification? Or is this a special housing zone for floating casinos?

"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.

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"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.

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"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."

According to Flight Reader this little plane left Port Macquarie and has been doing loops over our city. Incognito Aussie spies perhaps?

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All proceeds went to New Zealand Prostate Cancer Foundation.

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A driver has been caught on dash-cam towing a lit wood-fired pizza oven while hurtling along a motorway in New South Wales.

"Walking through Albert Park last week I noticed a group of tourists crowded in a circle," writes Ted Edwards.

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Taking your pooch for a outing can be a complex business, says Colleen.

"If anyone has lost a donut, this might be it. Under the railway bridge at Orakei Basin," writes Sharon Kortas.

"Living in the provinces ... pleasing balance of alarmist and factual ... "

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"Saw this funny sight in Torbay," writes a reader. "A lady walking her lamb wearing a nappy into the local butcher. And she ordered lamb chops! The lamb's face is priceless."

"This car has been on a Parakai road for a month now and I reported it when it first appeared," writes Andy.

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I had been carrying a concealed gun all day, but then when I got home and picked up a toddler the gun was uncomfortable in my waistband, so I tried to remove it.

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You'll wish you'd just booked in for the feet and facial.