When the rest of the world is going mad over finances and politics you can always trust New Zealand to be in its own little world and come out with the most outrageous and bizarre news ever.
Here are the top 10 most unique Kiwi headlines and stories.
- Te Kuiti Sheep ‘Ram Raids’ Liquor Land
Last April, employees at the Te Kuiti Liquorland experienced a different type of ‘ram raid’ when they became shepherds to a flock of 14 lost sheep that invaded the store’s lunch room.
- Blind, Bisexual Goose Named Thomas Mourned
Thomas was a blind, bisexual goose from the Kāpiti Coast and formed a triad with Henry and Henrietta, two swans. Thomas passed away in February 2018 at roughly 40 years old and was mourned by the community as an “icon of the LGBT community.
- National Party to pay $600,000 damages for using Eminem Lose Yourself rip-off
Back In 2017, The National Party was ordered to pay NZ$600,000 in damages for breaching Eminem’s copyright by using a track very similar to his song “Lose Yourself” in a 2014 election advertisement.
- Mysterious ‘Surfdale Sausager’ Leaves Sausages in Mailboxes
Between 2022 and 2023, residents of Waiheke Island were puzzled by the appearance of sausages in their mailboxes. The anonymous individual dubbed the “Surfdale Sausager,” would leave pre-cooked sausages in mailboxes, sometimes wrapped as gifts.
- School Replaces Traditional Bell with AC/DC and Muppets Music
In November 2024, Te Kura O Puhinui replaced its traditional bell with lively tunes like AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” and the Muppets’ “Mah Na Mah Na” to signal class transitions.
- Angry Seal Slaps Kayaker in Face With Octopus
In September 2018, while kayaking off the Kaikoura coast, Kyle Mulinder was unexpectedly slapped in the face by an octopus-wielding seal.
- Realistic Sex Doll Mistaken for Corpse on New Zealand Beach
Back in June 2024, a woman walking her dog on Tapuae Beach near New Plymouth discovered what appeared to be a decapitated body. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an extremely realistic sex doll.
- Dunedin Airport’s ‘Three-Minute Hug’ Rule Gains International Attention
In October 2024, Dunedin Airport introduced a three-minute limit on farewell hugs in its drop-off zone to manage congestion, a measure that gained global attention and sparked debates about its impact on emotional farewells.
- TPP protester boldly chucks dildo at Steven Joyce at Waitangi
In February 2016, during Waitangi Day protests against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), nurse Josie Butler threw a r dildo at Minister Steven Joyce, striking him in the face.
- Mysterious Spaghetti Dumping on Wellington’s Mount Victoria
In March 2018, several kilograms of cooked spaghetti was mysteriously dumped on Mount Victoria in Wellington, puzzling early-morning joggers who stumbled upon the unexpected pasta.
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