Tight pants force a MP's hasty exit, rudeness to a stranger backfires in London, and Australia's new Minister for Men.

This wax interpretation of Rowan Atkinson’s Mr Bean doesn’t quite capture the likeness.

TVNZ tried to plug the annual Best of the Box awards with a picture of their contenders in the Sexiest Female category.

What are the weirdest things flight attendants have seen in their line of duty? I'll pad this tale out.

Nothing fishy about how this fishmonger feels.

Some beanbags think they're just so much better than the rest.

A Valentine's Day card for those in long-term relationships.

"Who do we need to be wary of?" a reader asks. "The man, the cat or both?"

"Council spends millions on redevelopment of Glover Park in St Heliers," writes Andrew.

Could be misinterpreted. A cafe in Uxbridge, west London.

"Before Christmas I signed up for a new rental (wired up for fibre to the door and internally)," writes Paula from Hamilton.

A 6-year-olds opinion on trees, a parking lesson with a warm and happy feeling and the hot baby name list for 2015.

Paddling pool on the beach and missing plums.

Smooth sax icon Kenny G practically invented Starbucks' Frappuccino, apparently. An uncle introduced Kenny to founder Howard Schultz and he invested in the chain.

Mercedes-owning kayaker does a runner

Unlucky fisherman?

It was just a blanket before the marketing department got involved.

A reader spotted this interesting addition to Port Ohope wharf this summer.

Buzzfeed asked readers to share weird accidents that resulted in an A&E visit ... here were some goodies.

Police in Miami have been caught using the mugshots of exclusively black people for target practice.

Got seed? "Noel Leeming - the new agricultural specialists," says Katy Bexley.

"I get condoms alongside wine, but Tom Cruise videos beside bananas?" Spotted at Countdown in downtown Auckland, by Neil.

Poor Martha needs a wax.

“Freaky face in Mt Cook,” says Daryl.

Faces In Things NZ No2. “Jabba the Hutt on the beach at Matapaua Bay in the Coromandel,” writes Al Williams.

"The Cornish Pumphouse in Waihi was looking particularly alarmed at something," writes Al Williams.

Threatened shade ... workers on the new St Lukes intersection sit under six pohutukawa trees under threat from Auckland Transport, which plans to cut down the 80-year old trees to widen Great North Rd.

"Two sheep tied to a tree, working hard to keep Glen Innes' berms beautiful and tidy!" says Priscilla Bilby.

Bronwen passed a group of young guys towing this trailer.

Brian couldn't believe the scene unfolding before his eyes at 9am on Sunday at Ellerslie town centre.