The fearless feline who lived to tell a miraculous tale, Northland makes a top global travel list, a famous DJ duo grants a fan his greatest wish, and Dunedin Airport's new and unusual claim to fame.
The cat with nine lives
A North Carolina family has reunited with a beloved pet cat they thought they had lost amidst Hurricane Helene.
As the family was evacuating, their cat Ricardo Blanco floated away in their neighbourhood.
Against all odds, the cat returned eight days later.
Owner Nan Collins has called Ricardo Blanco a "survivor".
A much-needed boost for Northland
Northland has been named one of the 25 best places in the world to travel to in 2025.
The list, by National Geographic, was compiled from destinations hand-picked by the publication's explorers, photographers, and editors.
The media giant said the reason to visit Northland was to "spot rare wildlife".
They also highlighted the success of Northland's conservation project Kiwi Coast.
Coordinator Ngaire Sullivan said it's an acknowledgement of a huge volunteer effort.
Teen goes viral for sweet email
An Australian teenager has secured some high-profile entertainment for his school formal afterparty.
DJ duo Peking Duk is set to play at their backyard event following a very sweet email from 15-year-old Kai McPhan.
"I've got some best mates leaving at the end of the year and I want this to be perfect," the email read, with Kai signing off with "kindest of all kind regards".
His request has gone viral — undoubtedly making the teen very popular at school.
Cuddle cap makes headlines
Dunedin Airport's time limit on hugs is sparking an international debate.
The three-minute "cuddle cap" was introduced to keep traffic moving in the airport's drop-off area.
The rule is prompting an outpouring of opinions from around the world.
The chief executive of Dunedin Airport Dan De Bono said he is actually a big fan of hugs.
"I'll hug anyone. If you've seen this message on the other side of the world, come on in and I'll give you a hug."
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