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The controversial change coming to Google Maps
A new change to Google Maps is set to impact millions. But there will be exceptions.

'Disgustingly dirty': The professions Kiwi women say they won't date
Kiwis, divorce lawyer lift the lid on professions to avoid when looking for a partner.

'Most insane X-ray I've ever seen': Doctor horrified after sick discovery
He went in for a pelvis X-ray. But the image revealed something much more disturbing.

Watch: Beggar with alleged scam ‘I’m pregnant’ back story is confronted in carpark
A beggar who allegedly scammed locals across the North Island has been roughed up.

Watch: Bumbling arsonist strips naked after setting pants on fire in Xmas Day attack
An would-be arsonist got a dose of instant karma in an attack that backfired.

Mum admits attempting to sell severed human body part on black market
An animal shelter volunteer tried to sell a body part of a dead pet owner.

Man arrested after packing suspicious 80yo 'antique' in plane luggage
An 'antique' in a luggage bag could see a man spend up to 20 years in jail.

'Heartbreaking': Two people found dead in plane's landing gear
It is not clear whether they were stowaways.

Boy hospitalised after disturbing sleepover 'prank' goes horribly wrong
They were supposed to be his friends. Then a prank landed him in hospital.

'Hold them captive': Kiwi billionaire boss wants to ban staff leaving for coffee
'We can’t have people working three days a week and picking up five days a week pay.'

Act of treason: Kim Jong-un's bizarre new ban for North Koreans
It's one of the most popular items around the world. Now it's banned in North Korea.

World’s dumbest influencer? Mum arrested after ‘get ready with me’ video
She posted a day in the life video to her followers. It contained a huge blunder.

'This is wild': Kiwis shocked after Americans reveal eye-opening work norm
'I literally don’t understand... how do you not absolutely lose your mind?'

'Worse than slop': Canadian chef triggers Kiwis after hating on classic NZ meal
Kiwis have defended the cuisine: 'If you were poor, you’d understand our struggle'.

Hollywood star spotted in NZ years after being 'banned' from country
Fans grabbed selfie with actor who is here for new film project.

Missing tourist Hannah Kobayashi breaks silence after tragic saga
Her father took his own life while searching for her. Now she's broken her silence.

14 years running: Auckland eatery offers free Christmas lunch to those in need
'It’s not always about taking. We need to give back to our community.'

'Love square': Wild reason 'missing tourist' vanished after bizarre texts revealed
Friends have revealed the shady reason Kobayashi went missing for a month.

'Christmas fairy': 3yo Kiwi girl goes global after hilarious mishap on mum’s phone
An innocent mistake led to unexpected Xmas cheer that's attracted love around the globe.

'Incredibly relieved': Missing tourist found after bizarre search with tragic twist
'This past month has been an unimaginable ordeal for our family.'

'I don't want to go heaven': 7yo's chilling message during dad's armed standoff
Horrifying audio has revealed the moment a little girl begged for her life.

Nanny caught on camera allegedly abusing, throwing 2-day-old baby
They trusted their nanny with their baby's welfare. Then they checked the baby cam.

Death row killer's shock final act before controversial 'torturous' execution
He brutally murdered a hitchhiker. Then he had one final message minutes before execution.

Three men die after Google Maps directs them to their death
They trusted Google Maps to get them to their destination. It cost them their lives.

Unexpected tragedy days after alarming texts sent from missing tourist's phone
Their daughter went missing in bizarre circumstances. Now they've suffered new heartbreak.

Watch: Nudity, guns, knives to throats - Bunnings releases frightening CCTV footage
Australian Bunnings footage shows attacks on staff members in store.

Vegan bride in tears after guest's wild food act at wedding
She never told them the five-course meal was vegan. So a cousin decided to act.

Watch: Supermarket foils brazen thief in daylight trolley confrontation
A thief bit off more than he could chew during a supermarket theft.

'Some weird s***': Alarming texts sent from missing tourist's phone
A tourist was on a 'bucket list' trip. She never made it. Then the weird texts started.

Watch: Woman buys second-hand painting for $39, shocked to discover true value
She nearly gave the 'cheap' art away.

Harry's confronting 8-word response after Charles 'banned' Meghan seeing dying Queen
Prince Harry has lifted the lid on an explosive conversation with his father King Charles.

Fury after ambulance runs over US man, charges him $3300 for ride to hospital
A man sues first responders for pain and suffering, medical bills after crash.

'Dodgy': Shock rental listing for flatmate labelled 's**t show'
It might appear a normal listing. But there is a major catch.

Mum arrested after trying to sell unborn baby to 'highest bidder'
Desperate adoptive parents' hopes were dashed when birth mum demanded money.

Trump or Harris? Moo Deng predicts winner of US election
She became a viral sensation in September. Now she's weighed in on the US election.

Watch: Kamala Harris' embarrassing Election Day 'fake phone call' gaffe
Was the call staged, like Trump's McDonald's drive-through stunt?

Elderly woman dies after eating garden death cap mushroom
The tragedy came nearly a year after a woman allegedly killed three in a mushroom lunch.

Miracle as woman missing in mountains for 12 days with snake bite found alive
'She lived through a pretty tough couple of days by the sounds of it.'

Harrowing emergency call: Woman's horror death after walk-in oven accident
A 19-year-old went to work and never came home after a tragic accident on site.

Pods 2.0? The new chocolate snack rivalling a Kiwi favourite
Some have called it the 'next-gen Pod', but not everyone agrees.

The country encouraging people to have 'sex at work'
With birthrates declining, one country is wanting to take office synergy to new levels.

Plane tragedy: Flight attendant drops dead in front of passengers
She was feeling unwell before boarding. Minutes later she was dead.

Watch: 'Could happen to anyone' - US black belt attacked, chokes out offender in NZ cafe
He asked for help but no one came. So he took matters into his own hands.

Watch: Dental staff fired after cruel act against cancer patient
'It’s pretty disturbing that these girls thought this was funny.'

Watch: Kiwi dad's bold act days after fending off alleged burglar with baseball bat
He took on an alleged burglar with a bat. Now a Kiwi dad has a new security plan.

Scammers using fake Clarke Gayford stories to target Kiwis - and how Meta monetises the bogus posts
Scammers are making millions off fake ads on Facebook targeting Kiwis.

Watch: 'Instinct kicked in' - Kiwi dad with baseball bat fights off alleged burglar
'My son was already quite scared. So my parenting instincts kicked in.'

Watch: Motorist 'stunned' after campervan’s wild five-minute ride on wrong side of road
“I thought there’s going to be a crash. I beeped for a good five or six minutes."

'He was basically dying': Witness' lifesaving move after dashcam horror
Witness describes moment they pulled four injured from crash wreckage.

Watch: Scary moment stranded Kiwis swim to safety in 'apocalyptic' Dubai floods
In just a matter of minutes floodwaters swamped their car.

'A number of sources': Cops' major move in search for missing mum Samantha Murphy
Police have revealed new details as they come closer to finding missing mum.

'Deliberate act': Sports star's son revealed as alleged killer of missing mum
Fresh details have emerged about the 22yo accused of murdering Samantha Murphy.

'Deliberate act': What we know about missing mum's alleged killer
Fresh details have emerged about the 22yo accused of murdering Samantha Murphy.

What happened to MH370? Disturbing theories, twists, latest search 10 years on
Flight MH370 disappeared a decade ago. Many are still searching for answers.

'Keeping an eye': Crime expert's chilling new missing mum theory
A grim theory has been aired by a crime expert about missing mum Samantha Murphy.

Council apologises to parents after kids exposed to 'extremely graphic' sex booklet
'You have to have rocks in your head if you think this is acceptable for young children.'

'Cut short': Deadly mushroom lunch survivor breaks silence
For months he was fighting for his life. Now he's spoken for the first time.

'Genius' pigeon at supermarket food dispenser: Customer left gobsmacked
Another incident has come to light involving a pigeon inside an Auckland store.

Police reveal major development in search for missing mum
Police have revealed a change of direction in their investigation into how mum vanished.

'Unusual': Forensic expert's worrying new theory about mum's disappearance
Lack of evidence or clues despite extensive searches in bushland and surrounding areas.

Watch: 'Yuck!' - Disgust as yet another mouse found in an Auckland supermarket
A new mouse video involving an Auckland supermarket has emerged.

Alex Batty twist: Inside the secret life of kidnapped UK teen missing for 6 years
A French family has revealed stunning fresh details about missing UK teen Alex Batty.

'A little crazy': UK boy missing for 6 years found alive in mountain range
He mysteriously disappeared during a holiday. In a stunning twist, he's been found alive.

Watch: Young NZ powerlifter goes viral after 'Kiwi as' podium anthem moment
He captured hearts for his podium performance, but his back story is even more inspiring.

13 years and counting: Auckland eatery offers free Xmas lunch to those in need
'It’s not always about taking. We need to give back to our community.'

Watch: Jimmy Carr's bizarre run-in with NZ patched gang member
Jimmy Carr got more than he bargained for when he visited Hamilton.

Watch: Dirt biker goes flying after smashing into car in hit and run
'What the hell? What the f*** are you doing? Are you alright?'

Supermarket giant ditches self-checkout for staffed tills
A grocery giant has opened up about why they're making the big move.

Mall reinstates sensory Santa slots after axing draws complaints
Parents accuse mall of priortising pets over kids with sensory or disability issuses.

Accused killer mushroom cook's big move while in custody
Australian Erin Patterson puts $1.1m house up for sale as she awaits trial.

Mushroom mystery: Alleged killer chef's unusual act night before arrest revealed
Neighbours have revealed what they saw the night before Erin Patterson was arrested.

Aussie mushroom death fallout: Friend of alleged killer chef's ex speaks out
'My family were asked to come and say goodbye to me twice, as I was not expected to live.'

Watch: New footage shows dramatic West Auckland car chase before police shoot man
Witness describes the moment an alleged armed man yelled at cops during car chase.

Watch: Deadly mushroom chef hits out - the key update that could unlock mystery
A critical update has emerged that could blow the case wide open.

'What the f*** is going on?': Kiwi boss’ epic prank on 21yo employee goes global
It started off as a small joke. It ended with 500 strangers and the cops involved.

Watch: '30m views' - Kākā bird's incredible act caught on camera, goes global
Unsuspecting NZ bird has lit up the internet with his antics viewed more than 30m times.

'Does that make her a killer?': Ex-cop on the case against mushroom poisoning suspect
Ex-detective reveals what options are open to police investigating mushroom mystery.