"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.

Pino-Key-o. Wonder if the defacer was caught on camera doing this billboard? My money's on a drummer.

Another look at twins, separated at birth. This time, Kim Dotcom and Sontaran from Dr Who.

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.

"I wish I didn't have to mention this in 2014," writes Catherine. "

An apology from across the ditch, parking woes, the greatest show in earth and road behaviour from Japan all in today's Sideswipe.

Julian Hughes of Rotorua went to an automotive shop and bought a H3 halogen bulb for $39.99. "I thought about the price that I had just paid, so went to a franchised spare parts [shop] nearby to price the same. Guess what? $6.04.

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On tap-and-go technology: "I think many of you are being fooled by urban legends and/or reading out of date and misinformed websites," suggests Tony.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

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?

This man's wife was reluctant to take part in a pregnancy photo session, so, according to his post on Reddit.com, he hired a photographer and took her place ...

Wayne spotted this on his way to Whangarei. "No points for guessing how he will be spending this weekend," he adds.

They sprang up around West Auckland like a plague. Colour-coded and smiling. Except for this one, with the furrowed brow of Sam the Eagle, watching us from the roadside.

Single ladies looking for a bargain should head to Papakura.

A reader writes: "I once worked for bFM promotions and went out one Friday night with a spray can and tagged over some of the posters on hoardings.

Baggage troubles, Calgary Herald's Needlecraft Department and deafening noise from a silent disco.