http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Sideswipe headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:29 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sideswipe/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=702 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sideswipe/news/article.cfm?c_id=702&objectid=10631392&ref=rss When is a pint not a pint? When it's served at the Cock & Bull in Ellerslie. "As a regular drinker at the C & B, I noticed the new glasses straight away. This pub has always maintained it serves beer in a full pint glass - and the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sideswipe/news/article.cfm?c_id=702&objectid=10631197&ref=rss A reader writes: "We live in Sandringham and are used to a bit of graffiti but were shocked when we found this on Monday morning." * * * A reader writes: "I hope that guy on Tuesday, who threw his small Highland terrier into... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sideswipe/news/article.cfm?c_id=702&objectid=10630942&ref=rss Rodney Hide and "The Hood", the arch-villain from Thunderbirds. Thanks Graham from Torbay. * * * A two-vehicle crash in Florida Keys was caused by a 37-year-old woman driver who was shaving her bikini area while a passenger... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sideswipe/news/article.cfm?c_id=702&objectid=10630741&ref=rss Left image: Amanda Sachtleben noticed this macabre wheelie bin in Kingsland. Right image: Lance Steven snapped another example of arrogant parking on the North Shore, similar to the Ferrari. "This Mercedes was left parked blocking... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sideswipe/news/article.cfm?c_id=702&objectid=10630497&ref=rss Shibi has been reading the book Unbelievable Facts by Geoff Tibballs. One of the many unbelievable facts, apparently, is: "In New Zealand, a cow was sentenced to two days in prison for eating the grass in front of the city courthouse."... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sideswipe/news/article.cfm?c_id=702&objectid=10629905&ref=rss This is what Carol Merrell saw outside a church in New Plymouth. * * * In response to a report about it raining fish in Australia, Chris Thompson writes: Question: What's worse than raining cats and dogs? Answer: Hailing taxis.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200