A New Zealand man has blown his savings on a strangely-shaped fruit that resembles a Kiwi bird.

The fruit in question is not a kiwi but a feijoa that happens to resemble the flightless bird that is the national symbol of New Zealand.

Shavon Green found it in her garden and decided to put it up for auction on the internet.

Businessman Mike Pero bought the fruit for 1,000 New Zealand dollars after seeing off 11 other bidders.

He now plans to preserve it in the hope that his investment proves to be a fruitful one.

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