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Scientists investigate venomous spider ‘hotspots’

The invasive noble false widow spider was first spotted in Porirua last year.

Watch: Rat runs loose on flight, passengers shriek in horror mid‑air

The high-flying rat was first spotted running along a curtain railing.

Watch: Remarkable moment pod of Hector's dolphins seen assisting mother and her calf

The all-female pod was supporting and protecting the new mum and her calf.

‘Almost every day’: Japan battles spike in bear attacks

Thirteen people have been killed by bears since April, double the previous record.

Toxic tourist: Jellyfish warning for Auckland and Northland coasts as waters warm up

Niwa’s Dr Dennis Gordon warns washed-up jellyfish may still sting.

First Nations and their grizzly friends

In the Canadian wilderness, First Nations are taking the lead in conservation tourism.

Suspected bird poisoning at Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park

A video taken by Pāpāmoa resident Jill McFarlane of a sparrow that she suspects was poisoned, along with dozens of others she found on Thursday and Friday.

Mother of three attacked by bear outside home in Alaska

She was found bleeding from significant wounds to her face and scalp.

Talking tūī the 'golden attraction' at Waikato wildlife sanctuary

The bird knows about 10-15 phrases it learned to mimic from staff and visitors.