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'Phenomenon': Infamous durian hits Kiwi supermarkets for over $100
Raw sewage, farts, and rotten meat - that's just a few descriptions of the aroma from the notorious fruit.

Hundreds of paua illegally taken from Kaikoura coast
More than half of the 422 paua illegally taken from Kaikoura's south coast were undersized, says the Ministry for Primary Industries.

UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer
UiPath has named Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost adoption of AI-driven automation in business processes.

Thousands of people got a text from the government saying they owed money. They didn't
The Ministry of Justice sent false fine texts to around 8000 people due to a system error.

Kid Cudi, Turnstile and more set to headline Rhythm and Vines
The first taste of what’s to come from Rhythm and Vines 2025 is here.

First look at the line-up for this year's Rhythm and Vines
A Brooklyn rapper will headline and a Baltimore band bring punk to the Gisborne event for the first time.

Orana Wildlife Park staff devastated after death of giraffe and zebra foal
A giraffe and a zebra foal have died at the park, which was investigated last year following allegations of poor animal welfare.

Giraffe and zebra foal die at Christchurch park
Mdomo, a 12-year-old giraffe, and Zeeyore, a five-month-old zebra foal, are being mourned at Orana Park.

Council's 'discount' on dog fees hides price hike
Some Waikato residents are barking mad at the way the local council has promoted a "discount" on dog registration fees.

Sheep on the water: Why a little lamb took a ride on an Otago ferry
An Otago Harbour ferry has advertised an option for passengers to "add a sheep" to their ticket for more than two years as a joke. Dave the lamb took them up on the offer.

Amusement rides well-regulated, engineer who signed off ferris wheel that lost part says
The engineer who signed off a ferris wheel that lost a part at a Christchurch light show says no one's safety was compromised.

Will Smith gig offers fresh take on seaside town
US actor and rapper Will Smith performs to a sell-out crowd at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

Homicide investigation launched into Mangapapa death
Police were called to reports of a disturbance and found a man who was unresponsive.

Black Fern overcomes diabetes diagnosis to realise World Cup dream
If you see a trainer running on lollies and Powerade for Layla Sae during the Women’s Rugby World Cup, the Black Ferns flanker insists she’s not getting special treatment.

Police launch homicide investigation after man dies in Gisborne
Gisborne Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Mangapapa early on Tuesday.

NZ hits out at Iran following suspected involvement in Australian attacks
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the country “unequivocally condemns Iran’s actions”.

Ministry of Justice apologises after thousands sent texts about fines
Ministry of Justice apologises for message, with some receiving the same text up to eight times.

Nurox & Interwaste partner to bring clean hazardous waste tech
Nurox Hydrothermal and Interwaste partner to deploy cleaner tech for hazardous waste in New Zealand, cutting offshore disposal and boosting resource recovery.