Reuters Odd News Summary

The Auckland City Mission, that donates parcels of essentials to New Zealanders who cannot afford food, said it first became aware of the issue on Tuesday afternoon when some recipients complained about the foul-tasting candies. China probes rampant graft in funeral homes and services China has uncovered widespread corruption in its funeral services industry, state media said on Wednesday, with offences such as illegal fees and cemeteries committed by long-time managers and officials of funeral homes.

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New Zealand charity apologises for handing out meth-laced candy

A New Zealand charity apologised on Wednesday for distributing dozens of pineapple-flavoured candies that were found to be laced with potentially lethal amounts of methamphetamine. The Auckland City Mission, that donates parcels of essentials to New Zealanders who cannot afford food, said it first became aware of the issue on Tuesday afternoon when some recipients complained about the foul-tasting candies.

China probes rampant graft in funeral homes and services

China has uncovered widespread corruption in its funeral services industry, state media said on Wednesday, with offences such as illegal fees and cemeteries committed by long-time managers and officials of funeral homes. Just last week a Chinese company was caught up in a scandal over the illegal harvesting, theft and resale of thousands of corpses, some from funeral homes, after a report by state-backed outlet the Paper went viral on social media.

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