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NEW ZEALAND

Gisborne cafe, busker's epic singalong goes viral

13 Sep, 2018 1:36pm
2 minutes to read

Would you like a flat white with your personal music performance?

Auckland Police's very own singing crew, Barbershop in Blue, have stunned listeners with a beautiful rendition of the popular Māori waiata Pōkarekare Ana. Photo / Auckland City District Police

NEW ZEALAND

Arresting performance! Barbershop cops' stunning waiata

12 Sep, 2018 7:54am
2 minutes to read

The boys in blue bring fans to tears after their incredible rendition of Pōkarekare Ana.

Wrey's Bush farmer Bradley Stewart came up with the crafty idea to turn one of his vehicles in an ambulance for animals as a way to transport animals around the paddock. Photo / Anna McFarlane

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi as! Farmer's 'Lambulance' helping sick animals

11 Sep, 2018 2:53pm
3 minutes to read

You know you're in New Zealand when the farm animals have their own Lambulance!

The Bradas have left NBC's World of Dance competition witha bang after performing their own haka during their dance routine in The Cut stage of the competition. Photo / The Bradas / NBC World of Dance

ENTERTAINMENT

How Kiwi dance crew The Bradas stunned Jennifer Lopez, America

5 Sep, 2018 2:12pm
5 minutes to read

They've been compared to LeBron James. This is how The Bradas wowed America and the world.

A construction worker's incredible dance moves while on lunch break has gone viral. Photo / Shannon Mooney

LIFESTYLE

Smooth operator! Construction worker's epic dance moves go viral

4 Sep, 2018 8:52am
3 minutes to read

A construction worker's lunch time dance moves have won hearts around the world.

An Auckland mother has been left feeling

NEW ZEALAND

Revolting find in Wattie's baby food

27 Aug, 2018 1:36pm
3 minutes to read

Mum feels sick to her stomach after making a shock discovery in her baby's food.

Paul Francis was with his son Jack (far right) and his two other children when a woman left a nasty note on their car at a Rangiora swimming pool. Photo / Supplied

Woman's insulting note to Christchurch family with disabled son

26 Aug, 2018 3:45pm
5 minutes to read

A trip to the swimming pool has turned into a nasty experience for a young disabled boy.

Three Manurewa High School girls have wowed social media after their hilarious re-enactment of a scene in Disney's Frozen went viral.

NEW ZEALAND

Manurewa High School girls' hilarious Frozen scene recreation goes viral

22 Aug, 2018 3:21pm
3 minutes to read

It started out as a joke, now it's put Manurewa High School on the global map.

This is the terrifying moment a ute driver comes inches away from a head-on collision. Photo / Wayne Prujean

NEW ZEALAND

'A miracle no one died': Frightening near head-on collision caught on camera

22 Aug, 2018 12:49pm
3 minutes to read

"I've seen some crazy stuff on our roads but that's one of the worst I've seen."

NEW ZEALAND

Woman's insulting note to Christchurch family with disabled son

21 Aug, 2018 1:05pm
4 minutes to read

A trip to the swimming pool has turned into a nasty experience for a young disabled boy.

Shocking footage has emerged of a Christchurch cyclist abusing a female driver and bashing her car window. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Road rage: Shocking moment Christchurch cyclist bashes driver's window

21 Aug, 2018 10:45am
Quick Read

A cyclist has lashed out, bashing on a car after it allegedly cut him off while passing.

A man has impressively caught two octopuses with his bare hands while walking along the Dunedin coastline.

Epic moment man catches octopus with bare hands caught on camera

19 Aug, 2018 2:57pm
2 minutes to read

"You guys are funny with how you catch octopus here in New Zealand."

When it comes to Kiwis and their fish and chips, you know it's serious business. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Catch of the day: Best fish and chip shops in NZ part 2

16 Aug, 2018 1:17pm
5 minutes to read

Can't be bothered cooking tonight? Here's Kiwis' favourite chippies as submitted by you.

NEW ZEALAND

Epic moment man catches octopus with bare hands

15 Aug, 2018 3:31pm
2 minutes to read

"You guys are funny with how you catch octopus here in New Zealand."

Auckland's Bar 101 has been slammed for it's

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland club slammed for mocking homeless people in its advertising

15 Aug, 2018 12:37pm
3 minutes to read

'Just because you are offended, it doesn't mean that everybody else is', Bar 101 said.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and midfielder Sonny Bill Williams finish the dishes after preparing meals for the Christchurch City Mission. Photo / Sonny Bill Williams / Twitter

SPORT

SBW: 'Who would've thought the ABs coach would be doing my dishes'

14 Aug, 2018 7:58am
3 minutes to read

The All Blacks gave a helping hand at the Christchurch City Mission on Friday.

The Sunday Footy Show has been slammed for 'fat-shaming' former NRL star David Taylor during their 'Gutsy player of the Week' segment. Photo / Sunday Footy Show / Nine

SPORT

'So sorry': Sports show apologises for 'fat-shaming' former star

13 Aug, 2018 8:31pm
4 minutes to read

Fans slam controversial segment as "disgusting" and "bottom-feeding entertainment".

A West Auckland resident reported suspicious activity in Green Bay, only to find the vehicle in question was a police car. Photo / Getty

NEW ZEALAND

Oops! Residents in stitches after West Auckland police gaffe

10 Aug, 2018 3:52pm
2 minutes to read

Police poke fun at themselves after a report of suspicious behaviour takes humorous twist.

Police found the pensioner at the 29th edition of Wacken Open Air. Photo / Getty

ENTERTAINMENT

Elderly men escape nursing home to attend metal festival

6 Aug, 2018 8:32am
Quick Read

Police send ageing metalheads home in a taxi after they were reluctant to leave party.

Fish Smith offers a range of sauces and asks customers how they want their fish cooked. Photo / FishSmith/ Facebook

Catch of the day: Best fish and chip shops in NZ

5 Aug, 2018 1:55pm
6 minutes to read

Having a shady Sunday? Here's Kiwis' favourite chippies.

Faith, left, and her mother, Louise, took to Facebook to address the issues raised in Shortland Street regarding children with Down Syndrome. Photo / Supplied, TVNZ

ENTERTAINMENT

Shortland St row: Down syndrome girl's powerful response

1 Aug, 2018 3:17pm
7 minutes to read

"It is a very raw, painful thing to feel you have to validate your child's right to life."

This is the moment Robert Richmond, a 9-year-old from West Auckland, scored a stunning bicycle kick goal for Norwest United. Photo / Northern Football Federation

SPORT

The NZ Ronaldo: Is this 9yo's stunner the goal of the season?

1 Aug, 2018 1:19pm
2 minutes to read

This Kiwi 9-year-old's goal is being rated better than Ronaldo and Bale's efforts.

LIFESTYLE

Catch of the day: Best fish and chip shops in NZ

31 Jul, 2018 4:32pm
6 minutes to read

After a tasty dinner or the perfect hangover cure? Here's Kiwis' favourite chippies.

Virgin Australia is targeting New Zealand meat producers to help serve up their new Kiwi burger in response to Air New Zealand's

BUSINESS

Virgin Australia's Kiwi response to Air NZ's 'Impossible burger'

23 Jul, 2018 1:35pm
3 minutes to read

They're taking our passengers, and now they want to take our beautiful New Zealand meat!

This is the shocking moment a man drove his car into a cycle way in downtown Auckland on Saturday. Photo / Matthew Perrin

NEW ZEALAND

Bizarre moment car drives through Auckland cycleway

19 Jul, 2018 8:45am
3 minutes to read

'Move out of the way for him, he's an old man you idiot!'

A mother has been slammed for driving with her baby on her lap during peak-hour Auckland traffic. Photo / Ivo Zarnic

NEW ZEALAND

'Death sentence': Kiwi mum's terrifying act with baby in car

13 Jul, 2018 2:09pm
3 minutes to read

A mum has been slammed for putting her baby's life at risk while driving on the motorway.

Social Development responds after pregnant woman's 'inhumane' treatment

13 Jul, 2018 1:09pm
6 minutes to read

'No-one should have to sleep in their car and no one should go unsupported this winter.'

NEW ZEALAND

Winz slammed for treatment of pregnant woman living in car

13 Jul, 2018 10:38am
6 minutes to read

She's homeless and 30-weeks pregnant but Winz turned her away, community worker claims.

Kiwis have hit out at a US TV show after they

ENTERTAINMENT

'Cultural misappropriation': Kiwis slam use of Poi E in US TV series

11 Jul, 2018 2:45pm
2 minutes to read

A US sports drama television series is in the firing line after enraging Kiwis.

SPORT

Sky Sport NZ trolls Belgium star during World Cup clash

11 Jul, 2018 2:42pm
2 minutes to read

It appears even Sky Sport are keen to take down Belgium this World Cup.

When you're too tired to change paddocks so you hitch a ride with old mate Josh Jackson. Photo / Josh Jackson

NEW ZEALAND

'No, ewe drive!': Is this the most 'Kiwi as' image of all time?

11 Jul, 2018 9:49am
2 minutes to read

A Taupō farmer's creative way to transport sheep has gone viral.

Two naughty dogs, Bear and Bull, have been dobbed in by a postal worker after the pair ate her lunch. Photo / Carol Jordan / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Postie's surprising note left for dog owner

10 Jul, 2018 12:12pm
2 minutes to read

Two naughty dogs who broke into a van to eat a postal worker's lunch has gone viral.

Auckland artist Paul Walsh has created a touching tribute to the 12 boys stuck in a Thai cave. Photo / Connor Crawford Photography

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi artist's touching tribute to Thai boys trapped in cave

9 Jul, 2018 11:15am
3 minutes to read

Money made from the sale of the incredible tribute will be donated to humanitarian charity

BTS Gym has come under fire again after sending a vile voice message to a former gym member.

NEW ZEALAND

Listen: Gym owner's hostile voice message to former member

6 Jul, 2018 2:55pm
6 minutes to read

Under fire BTS gym boss caught sending vile voice message to former gym member.

BTS Gym has come under fire after a less-than-polite response to a would-be customer.

NEW ZEALAND

Incredibly vulgar: Auckland gym's disgusting taunt at customer

5 Jul, 2018 1:23pm
6 minutes to read

A gym has been accused of lashing out at a customer who was seeking a trial period.

NEW ZEALAND

Call for Porirua College girls to sing at ABs test

3 Jul, 2018 11:31am
4 minutes to read

They wowed NZ with their anthem. Now there are calls to have them perform for the ABs.

A ute has been caught on camera nearly wiping out a cyclist on Remuera Road on Friday. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Ute nearly wipes out Auckland cyclist

3 Jul, 2018 9:25am
3 minutes to read

Driver's highly dangerous manoeuvre has been slammed.

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi as bro! Crack up things you only see in NZ

2 Jul, 2018 11:06am
6 minutes to read

It's a small place, but some pretty weird stuff goes down in New Zealand.

A group of teens allegedly attempted to rob a liqour store, hurling abuse and threatening staff members. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'NZ kids out of control': Liquor store worker shaken after terrifying incident

27 Jun, 2018 12:27pm
2 minutes to read

"New Zealand kids are out of control. Every time this happens they're the culprits.'

A snow flurry whipped through central Auckland in August 2011. Photo / Sarah Ivey

NEW ZEALAND

Coldest day in 3 years! How will Aucklanders cope?

27 Jun, 2018 9:50am
3 minutes to read

A chill has hit the country and some regions are unable to deal with reality of winter.

Kiwis prop Martin Taupau was the target of an online troll after his plane from Denver to Australia was delayed twice. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Stranded Kiwis league star bites back at unruly troll

27 Jun, 2018 8:49am
4 minutes to read

A war of words has broken out between hulk prop Martin Taupau and an unruly troll.

David Seymour gets voted off Dancing with the Stars. Photo / Three

ENTERTAINMENT

DWTS glitch: David Seymour supporters cry foul after votes not counted

26 Jun, 2018 9:26am
4 minutes to read

The Act MP exited the show, but some fans were denied the right to vote for him.

NEW ZEALAND

'We sailed over corpses to get to NZ': Refugee's important message to fellow Kiwis, Trump

22 Jun, 2018 2:20pm
6 minutes to read

Flee and pray they survived, or stay and die. This is Mohamed's story as a NZ refugee.

A Petone McDonald's customer was served up what looked to be a chicken pattie with bite marks through it. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Old dog's chew toy': Customer's less than gourmet McDonald's burger

21 Jun, 2018 11:20am
4 minutes to read

'One half looked hours old and the other half like an old dogs chew toy.'

Jack, who is a rough sleeper, donated everything from his begging jar and all of his food to Ronald McDonald House. Photo / Roanne Hautapu

NEW ZEALAND

'Father of the streets': Homeless man gives up everything he has to kids charity

18 Jun, 2018 2:38pm
4 minutes to read

He apologised saying he didn't have much to offer - then donated everything he had.

Issac Luke's kind gesture for a young fan has gone viral, but not everyone was impressed. Photo / Photosport

Issac Luke's war of words after fan slams his kind act

17 Jun, 2018 3:28pm
4 minutes to read

It was a gesture the young boy will never forget, but one fan wasn't happy with Issac Luke

A Californian family is crediting their eight-month-old pitbull Sasha with saving them by waking them up and grabbing the baby by the diaper when their house caught on fire. Photo / GoFundMe

LIFESTYLE

Hero pit bull grabs baby by nappy to save her from burning home

13 Jun, 2018 11:52am
2 minutes to read

Flames sent mother running to her baby, but the family dog was well ahead of her.

A rare encounter between a kiwi and a tuatara has been captured on camera. Photo / Motuihe Island

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: You don't get much more kiwi than this...

12 Jun, 2018 9:55am
2 minutes to read

Two of New Zealand's native animals have had a rare encounter with one another.

A Porirua road worker has gone viral after his hilarious and friendly antics while at work on Saturday. Photo / Zane Hair

NEW ZEALAND

Full speed ahead: Energetic road worker's antics goes viral

12 Jun, 2018 9:10am
3 minutes to read

Motorists cracked up at the show, and even the dog went nuts.

SPORT

Issac Luke's war of words after fan slams hooker's kind act

11 Jun, 2018 9:28am
4 minutes to read

It was a gesture the young boy will never forget, but one fan wasn't happy with Issac Luke

The human fire breathing video was uploaded to Facebook's 'Humans of Bankstown' page. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

'Dragon' craze: Warning over 'idiotic', deadly LPG huffing

8 Jun, 2018 9:56am
4 minutes to read

The dangerous behaviour has already killed one Kiwi. Now there's fears it'll happen again.

As the driver he rounds one sharp bend after another, he veers completely onto the wrong side of the road. Photo / 7 News

WORLD

'Dicing with death': Truck driver's terrifying antics

7 Jun, 2018 2:27pm
3 minutes to read

Aussie police hunt truckie after shocking behaviour on blind corners and dangerous roads.

NEW ZEALAND

Clinging on for dear life: Cat's 'miracle' 4-hour car journey

7 Jun, 2018 9:08am
2 minutes to read

Cat lost its claws clinging to car grille for non-stop trip from Auckland to New Plymouth.

A NZ Herald journalist was wrongly clamped despite purchasing food from the shopping complex and parking for less than 30 minutes. Photo / NZ Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Shoppers' fury at private parking warden's aggressive clamping in West Auckland

3 Jun, 2018 2:59pm
7 minutes to read

WATCH: One angry victim confronts parking warden who has been clamping cars.

This is the moment a driver on the wrong side of the road came within inches of hitting an oncoming car near Kingsland. Photo / Adam Cooke

Terrifying footage of learner driver: 'Couldn't quite believe it'

31 May, 2018 6:46pm
3 minutes to read

The stunning incident left an Auckland driver 'so surprised I didn't even honk the horn.'

Nirmala Singh, left, and Balvindar Singh, Super Saver Food Dairy owners on St Georges Road in Avondale have erected their own 10 minute parking sign. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

'Violent and aggressive': Dairy owners' battle against rogue parkers

31 May, 2018 4:42pm
4 minutes to read

Dairy owner forced to install cardboard sign outside her Avondale business.

NEW ZEALAND

Terrifying footage of wrong-way learner driver

31 May, 2018 8:37am
3 minutes to read

Dashcam footage has emerged of a driver heading directly into oncoming Auckland traffic.

A brazen thief has been caught on camera taking parcels from a woman's front door in Albany on Monday. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Low life' thief caught on CCTV stealing parcels from front door

30 May, 2018 9:13am
3 minutes to read

Thief caught on camera stealing parcels from an Albany front door in daylight.

Footage shows the cyclist taking on two trucks and a red light down near Auckland's Port. Photo / Geffen Transport

NEW ZEALAND

'Perfect timing': Instant karma for 'idiot' Auckland cyclist

29 May, 2018 8:51am
3 minutes to read

A cyclist received a dose of instant karma after taking on a truck and red light.

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Shoppers' fury at parking warden's aggressive clamping

28 May, 2018 11:45am
7 minutes to read

WATCH: One angry victim confronts parking warden who has been clamping cars.

One driver was lucky to avoid a crash after the driver overtook a truck despite an oncoming car being just metres away. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Truckie releases 'horror film' of near misses

22 May, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

A Northland truck driver says the Government's zero target for road deaths is 'a dream'.

NEW ZEALAND

Truckie's 'horror film' diary of idiot drivers' near-misses

21 May, 2018 12:24pm
3 minutes to read

Dashcam footage has captured the horror that unfolds on New Zealand roads every day.