Oddstuff
Infamous QAnon follower rebuilds life
US woman almost ruined everything she had built, but after rejecting conspiracy theories Melissa Rein Lively is heading on a different path.
'Make America Rake Again': Landscaping business featured in Trump conference capitalises on fame
Thanks to US President Donald Trump’s team, a small family-owned gardening firm has branched out into a new line of politically-themed merchandise.
Nude sculpture celebrates 'mother of feminism' Mary Wollstonecraft
Critics asked why male intellectuals and historical figures haven't been celebrated with nude statues.
'Not a restoration': Statue's bizarre makeover attracts disbelief
The revamp has been called an "aesthetic crime" by some. Others have compared the Spanish statue's new features to Donald Trump.
Why 'murder hornets' are still buzzing about the US
Destruction of a Asian giant hornet hive didn't end the threat from these insects that can deliver painful, though rarely deadly, stings.
Lily that blooms every 13 years in flower
A New Plymouth couple have stumbled upon a flower that only blooms every 13 years at their Mōkau bach.
Is this the first 'Cybertruck' in NZ?
Trade Me has a listing for what could be the first 'Cybertruck' in New Zealand.
Stolen Star Wars mailbox returned
The “force” has conquered the “dark side” in Timaru as a stolen Star Wars-themed mailbox stolen has been returned to its owner.
Clinker has a story to tell
A nearly 80-year-old clinker boat with strong Tekapo links was the perfect platform for some fishermen on the opening day of the high country fishing season.
The five weirdest cars you can buy on Alibaba
You can buy almost anything on Chinese website Alibaba, even cars. Here are five of the weirdest.
Old buggers and their boats
There was smoke and spray and many a story of past exploits when Seagull enthusiasts came together on the Waitara River.
Plucky peacock pops up in Porirua suburbs
When a Wellington man turned into his mum's Porirua driveway he was faced with a rather majestic surprise.
US Election: Twitter users turn to comedy to pass the time
Some people watching and waiting for the US election to draw to a close have turned their anxiety, concern and impatience into comedic entertainment.
Force used in Star Wars mailbox theft
David Armstrong is gutted at the theft of his R2-D2 mailbox that was family construction project.
Paying $500pa to rent air
A New Plymouth company will have to pay more than $500 a year to rent some air from the district council.
Birds, bugs and butterflies competition
There's a ruru peeking out of the trunk of a tree, with insects resting nearby. A giant weta, the size of a small dog, lurks in the corner.
Mayor's rates bill cleared after a century
Former New Plymouth Mayor Albert Cracroft Fookes will finally be free of a rates bill – 104 years after he died.
George swaps fish for bangers for one week only
“I've had some big sales," he said. “People are not scared to spend money, which is good.
Gorilla-size creature causes panic in Texas
What has five legs, moves like a sloth and is the size of a gorilla? That's what local police wanted to know after getting a barrage of calls about a mysterious monster in town.
Halloween: MetService's forecast is handy in an unusual way
Last Halloween meteorologist Angus Hines lost his head, this time he's hands off.
US man falls inside footpath, trapped with rats underground
‘He couldn’t move, and the rats were crawling all over him,’ says brother of man who plunged into sinkhole.
Halloween horror in Inglewood
In an often quiet town of provincial New Zealand, spooky things are brewing.
Panther or puma unlikely to be on the loose in Canterbury - zoologist
A wildlife ecologist says it is “highly unlikely” a black panther is roaming the Canterbury high country.
VW opens worlds smallest car dealership
Volkswagen's tiny new dealership stands just 28cm tall and features augmented reality to provide an online showroom to consumers.
KFC release Fried Chicken fire-logs in USA
KFC Fried Chicken scented fire-logs are designed to make your home smell like fried chicken and feel as warm as an Extra Crispy drumstick at the bottom of a KFC bucket. The log is made of 100 percent recycled material and can burn for up to three hours.
World's fastest car named after NZ reptile
The SSC Tuatara posted an average speed of 508.73km/h in record-breaking event in the US desert.
Rain and deadly spiders on Australia's weather forecast
Before you rush to enjoy the trans-Tasman bubble, be warned it's 'funnel web spider season' over there.
Canadian town Asbestos opts for less carcinogenic name
After years of international ridicule, Asbestos is changing its name, but not without local dispute.
Plan to grab Titanic's telegraph leads to debate over human remains
The world’s most famous shipwreck may still hold remains of passengers and crew who died a century ago.
Infamous QAnon follower rebuilds life
'Make America Rake Again': Landscaping business featured in Trump conference capitalises on fame
Nude sculpture celebrates 'mother of feminism' Mary Wollstonecraft
'Not a restoration': Statue's bizarre makeover attracts disbelief
Why 'murder hornets' are still buzzing about the US
Lily that blooms every 13 years in flower
Is this the first 'Cybertruck' in NZ?
Stolen Star Wars mailbox returned
The five weirdest cars you can buy on Alibaba
Plucky peacock pops up in Porirua suburbs
US Election: Twitter users turn to comedy to pass the time