Dentist school. Not terrifying at all.

Driveway rubbish, wheelie bin freeloaders and drivers with "high alertness and superior hand-to-eye co-ordination".

Toilet Humour Flouts Law.

No wind? No problem. "The Scottish flag was flying high in Glenfield, but there was no wind so look what they had to do to get it flying," says Nicki.

At first glance this looks like your typical police tussle.

Maybe this is the best way to vote? Spotted in John St, Ponsonby.

An unusual birthday card, very small small print, Boris the robot and munching out marathon runners.

Grumpy cats, cheeky open home registers, an RSA catastrophy and antique gun collectors in today's Sideswipe.

"I ordered a virgin Mojito," writes Allison. "The barman looked confused. I proceeded to explain the contents. My last item was loads of mint. What a surprise to find a different mint in the bottom of my glass."

On the window of the University of Otago's sociology/gender studies department.

Truck drivers pleased to see a dedicated cycle path open in Auckland (via @Rblundell on Twitter).

"It looks like Labour's creative agency borrowed its campaign straight from the supermarket bargain bin," says Brad.

German police are pleading for witnesses to a $3.5 million beer heist.

"I couldn't quite figure out if it is referring to something specific or perhaps it's just friendly advice," says a reader.

A reader's hopes for the yummy burger she'd viewed on TV were dashed on a Sunday afternoon.

Hobsonville Point wants all dogs to move to West Yorkshire, England, says Deborah Samson.

Double standards at inorganic collections in Auckland, scary cat stories and political humour.

Serious gardeners, how to stop your child from picking it's nose, a witch hunt and a mosquito that swats congregating young people.

Political billboards, recycling, sarcasm and nice gestures feature on today's Sideswipe.

On tap-and-go technology: "I think many of you are being fooled by urban legends and/or reading out of date and misinformed websites," suggests Tony.

Found this by chance while looking through old issues of the Franklin Courier in Pukekohe, writes a reader from Oratia.

Iris writes: "After a late hairdressing appointment I ran to my car in the empty carpark through the heavy rain.

White lies, stories from the way home from pub and recycling the recycling.

The voice of no reason, retirement and essentials for mothers.

It's one way of getting your opinion across.

This popped up on the Young Conservatives Facebook page and was quickly taken to task by Bomber Bradbury, who says he can't tell if it's satire or not.

Ah. That's the creek we hope we are never up.

Making up the difference: 15ml of renourishing eye cream - so why the 30ml box?