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Space sex: Are we ready for ‘alien’ babies?
Scientists are investigating how we might reproduce once humans leave Earth.

Horse killed in Guy Fawkes crash was being ridden before fatal collision
The driver said he had no time to react as the animal bolted at him.

SPCA 'absolutely devastated' over horse killed in freak crash, calls for fireworks ban
The driver had no time to react as the animal bolted at him after being spooked.

Fireworks tragedy: Spooked horse runs into car, driver 'lucky to be alive'
The driver said he had no time to react as the animal bolted at him.

Are you eating your two-minute noodles wrong?
One woman's passionate defence of her technique has sparked fierce debate.

Snapped: Auckland man places rat trap in his mailbox to deter thieves
The Onehunga man claims police told him his ploy was legal.

Watch: Police try to intercept rider doing wheelies on Auckland motorway
The rider risked his life by performing the stunts at speed.

Heroic rescue bid: Strangers come together, pull man from burning car
With just seconds to spare, they worked together to pull him from the vehicle.

Not a fan: Noise from 'insane' public art infuriates locals as high winds hit
The giant windmill has residents at their wits' end.

'In our bad books': Public shaming of Auckland's greasiest suburbs
Some Auckland residents have been called out by an arm of their own council.

'It's alive and wriggling': Doctors find 8cm worm in woman's brain
She had 18 months with symptoms before surgeons found the parasite.

Watch: Police step back during wild Auckland street fight
Video shows the police backing away as the brawlers square off.

Wanted: Auckland water conservation mascot Robert D Frogg
He helped save water and is part of NZ hip-hop history. What happened to Robert D Frogg?

'Price gouging': Macca's app users claim loyal customers are paying more
Disgruntled Macca's fans said the practice was 'grimey' and 'anti-consumer'.

Roadkill 'cat' shock: Woman’s humane act backfires when she brings it to vet clinic
The vet admitted it was 'very hard to tell'.

Watch: 'Jake the bus' - driver threatened, invites motorist to fight in wild video
'Catch me out of uniform,' bus driver tells irate motorist.

A Pacific prescription? Study to probe kava as trauma treatment
Clinical study to assess efficacy of traditional kava use in treating trauma symptoms.

Mum's fear after Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell' agree to move
Weeks after she went public with her concerns, Katelyn Park has been given good news.

'It's pretty cultured': Bizarre Kiwi snack mash-up divides the internet
'I have effectively given tradies an extra hand they can now use while eating lunch'.

Listen: Mum breaks down over Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell'
Katelyn Park broke down, revealing the true toll of her hellish neighbours.

‘Dying’ dog dispute: ‘Rescuers’ take pet, claim they acted in best interest of sick dog
Pair do not want to return uplifted dog: 'We've given him all this love and attention'.

Out of the gate: Search on for real-life Hairy Maclary
Is your pooch bumptious and bustly? Bossy and bouncy? Frisky and hustly?

'Burn your f***ing house down': Hamilton family 'trapped' by ‘neighbours from hell’
The disgruntled homeowner complains that Kāinga Ora has so far failed to act.

Auckland man calls for Unichem boycott: 'Made me feel like trash'
He was asked if he is going to heaven.

Doritos and dog roll: Missing macaw's wild South Auckland adventure
Pablo's owners have been given fresh hope by a spate of recent sightings.

'So sorry': Miami Zoo ends kiwi encounters after 'offending a nation'
The zoo said they 'regret the unintentional stress' caused.

Watch: Claims kiwi 'treated like a lap dog' at US zoo
Expert says the bird would be 'terrified' by this treatment.

'I dread coming home': Mum's battle over Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell'
Fights, fires, abuse and intimidation. This mum has had enough.

No chill: Do you have to keep your butter in the fridge?
A woman who supports freeing the spread claims that she has science on her side.

Pharmacy apologises after worker asks trans man if he'd go to heaven
"I know that you’re trans and you’re gonna go to hell."

Month-long joyride: Stolen car caught on bus lane camera
The car was hired out for a few days but caught on camera over a month later.

Animal welfare fears: 'Devastation' after Auckland lake water falls to low level
Auckland Council says it is investigating after a concerned local reported a drastic drop.

'Angry and disappointed': Brazen thief steals school's fun run money
The school 'so angry and disappointed' by the late-night theft.

Watch: 'She could kill' - shocking video shows bus driver distracted by phone
The driver was seen swiping on her phone during rush hour.

'Flag-washing': Brits complain about NZ flag on exported Kiwi lamb
Kiwis responded to the lamb flap: 'I mean dude, that's literally our flag.'

K Rd brawl: Teenage worker blames police inaction for assault
Victim says police could have intervened earlier to prevent assault.

Watch: Protesters, attendees clash at anti co-governance meeting
Police kept the two sides largely separated during the heated event.

NZ European or Pākehā? Why some feel excluded by 'most inclusive' Census yet
Pākehā is in increasingly common usage - so why was it not included in the Census?

'There's no doubt' it's Pablo: Mystery of the missing macaw grips Auckland
Pablo's owner won't give up on him - and a whole community swooped in to help.

Watch: Skateboarder tasered as he fled, police respond after video goes viral
The video was filmed at a Christchurch skate park - and shows the man taking a heavy fall.

'In shock': Truckie's harrowing airlift rescue from wrecked SH2
He was driving back to Hastings on Monday night when the storm hit and trapped him.

Finding his roots: Jason Momoa's Kiwi kava connection
The down-to-earth star took time out to enjoy a kava session with a league legend.

'Give the dog back': Tug-of-love pet believed stolen in night-time raid
The dog that was returned to her owner after an armed police raid is missing again.

'Leash your child': Auckland mum shocked by dog walker's beach outburst
'Small children visiting Stanmore Bay beach must be leashed at all times.'

Help Paul get his penis back: 'Absolute menace' needs lifesaving surgery
Paul had a rough start in life - now he needs help to keep fighting back.

Watch: 'Going to be the best dad ever' - Kiwi parents' heartwarming gender reveal
Commenters were full of praise for dad-to-be's reaction.

Kiwi Maccas worker reveals strange gang code at drive-thru
When keeping it gangsta extends to your takeaway order.

'Total bulls***': Suspected mail thief provides shocking excuse
Victim says the pair appeared to be "wasted on drugs".

Scenes from an Italian restaurant: Billy Joel hits the town before historic Auckland show
The iconic rocker has been out in Auckland city before his Eden Park gig.

'Worst pain ever': Family distraught after original owner vows to keep 'stolen' dog
Original owner vows to take the dog hunting, saying she 'won't be a house dog for long'.

'Super unnerving': Busy dad finds needle in loaf of bread
Dad concerned that his kids could have been harmed by his shock find.

'So wrong': Family seek answers after armed police take much-loved dog away
Sam Duncan says he saved Ziggy from a miserable life - now she's been taken away.

Players call for apology after rugby commentators dub them 'elderly ladies'
Claude Iusitini steps back from his broadcasting role with the series after the comments.

'Keep well away': Venomous sea snake spotted in Auckland's Viaduct
The animal is a 'rare straggler' in New Zealand waters ... but likes to come ashore.

'Tears rolling down my face': KFC worker reveals abuse, explains chicken shortages
Former worker tells of abuse and racism faced by staff.

'Lost the plot': Police called to KFC over lack of chicken
She wasn't getting her chicken and a refund was three days away. She lost the plot.

Watch: 'You can't fix stupid' - Truckie shares heart-stopping near miss video
"Two minutes later, or dead," says truckie as he begs drivers to take care on our roads.

North Shore mystery: Masked intruder was 'chubby, harmless' husband
Lost husband sparks alarm in genteel corner of the North Shore.

Wānaka: The final frontier? Police boldly go to deal with Klingon 'racism'
Turns out it was a false flag situation.

Watch: Car thief in pink undies caught in the act after online ownership scam
Asked what she thought fuelled the bizarre crime, the owner said: "1000 per cent meth".

Watch: Lights, camera, robbery - armed teens bring cameraman to holdup
One offender allegedly held up the manager, another grabbed liquor - and a third filmed.

Kiwi Maccas worker reveals strange gang code at drive-thru
When keeping it gangsta extends to your takeaway order.

Taka's tucker: Local man wins hearts - and stomachs - with free meals
Taka Peters is giving back to his community, rain or shine.

'Must have double D breasts': Bar shocks with job ad
The bar's advertisement has been labelled "sexist and disgusting".

'Leash your child': Auckland mum shocked by dog walker's beach outburst
'Small children visiting Stanmore Bay beach must be leashed at all times.'

'On edge': Car stolen after young boy enters home to 'use the toilet'
She said she was hesitant to let him in - then she saw the car drive away.

Kāpiti paranormal: 'Surreal' video shows burning, driverless bus move to save home
Video shows the moment the driverless bus moves itself away from danger.

Watch: 'Going to be the best dad ever' - Kiwi parents' heartwarming gender reveal
Commenters were full of praise for dad-to-be's reaction.

It's SuperBaby! Photo of mask-wearing bub on Air NZ flight sparks debate
The photo of the mask-wearing child divided opinions online.

'Spoken to like a dog': Dave Letele raises concerns with probation service
Letele claimed it was 'just another case of keeping our people where they are'.

No longer a 'typical dog': New study reveals breed to avoid
Experts warn that potential buyers should "stop and think" before they buy this breed.

Watch: NZ Post courier lashes out at dog while delivering package
The courier lashed out at the dog as she wagged her tail and barked at him.

Watch: Would-be thief caught red-handed stealing from community project
The aborted theft ended with a car - and a man's pride - dented.

'Gone to a rest home, not coming home': Agency criticised for 'offensive' property ad
The wording of the ad sparked a backlash, but agent says vendor and family fully on board.

'Not punk rock': Music venue called out by landlord over vax passes
Whammy Bar say they're looking after their community after landlord mocked them online.