Hawk works out the road rules and a tired cliche alert in Matakana...

This is one of numerous sections on Waititi Rd in Rodney District that has been 'repaired' no more than four weeks ago, writes a reader.

Homer Simpson "haka" cushions seen at Warehouse Albany by Sean.

Why Princess Leia went commando: George Lucas once famously told Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher "there is no underwear in space", she has revealed.

Thanks for the, er, sentiment.

"I think this Norwegian jewellery store means 'on bended knee'," writes a reader.

Got a Sideswipe ? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana at ana.samways@nzherald.co.nz.

Got a Sideswipe ? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana at ana.samways@nzherald.co.nz.

"My husband was on the way to a job interview, coming from Whangarei towards the Brynderwyn Hills on Monday," writes a reader.

Kiwi nurses saved guys thumb; takes him nearly 20 years to say thanks...

Christmas Wonderland cost a bomb...

A power company has created a job ad full of utter blather and deeply un-sexy-sounding words...

"When did it become okay to drive on the footpath?"