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SPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui home
Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.
Meet the Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons
The Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons have just begun their breeding season. A deeper look at these beautiful creatures. Video / NZ Herald
New Zealand’s iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps falling
Sheep numbers continue to fall as more land is converted to forestry.
Ram injuries like 'being hit by a car', says expert
Male farm animals can be especially dangerous now, during breeding season, says expert.
From Dame Kiri to kiwi: NZ celebrity photographer's new fine art exhibition
Frew's show explores his passion for our natural environment.
Baseball team under fire for 'fat-shaming' pig mascot name
The St. Paul Saints quickly found out not all were amused by their live pig mascot’s name.
Incredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounter
Stunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie Mora
Leaked memo shows Woolworths' plans to combat pests
The document comes after rodents were found at two Woolworths stores in recent weeks.
Dad's growling stomach gets in the way of tiger cub gender reveal
The gender of two Sumatran tiger cubs born at Hamilton Zoo have been revealed.
Tiger father forgets to reveal baby gender
Hamilton Zoo's father tiger, Scout, was almost ready to reveal the gender of his two babies himself, but instead found more pleasure in eating the meat inside the box. Video / Malisha Kumar
Booming sea lion population has surfers, golfers, motorists on high alert
Pregnant sea lions are moving further inland than usual to give birth.
Watch: Large crowd 'freaking out' over orca pod surfacing at Northland beach
About 1000 holiday makers were in awe as the pod hunted stingray metres from the beach.
Who's a pretty boy then? Kiwi scientist shocked by bi-gender bird
The rare split-gendered bird was spotted in Colombia.
First chick born at new National Kiwi Hatchery
Te Ngākau safely hatched overnight in the new Rotorua facility.
Exploding population of feral 'super pigs' in Canada threaten US invasion
The feral swine have been labelled an 'ecological train wreck'.
John Oliver slams ‘rat carrying a toothpick’ kiwi in Bird of the Century campaign
He ripped into some of Aotearoa's most beloved birds after campaigning for the pūteketeke.
The inside story of John Oliver's Bird of the Century campaign
Everything you need to know about New Zealand's battle of the birds.
Bird of the Century winner announcement delayed after unprecedented voting volume
John Oliver's public support of the pūteketeke causes a flap in the campaign.
Luxury South African safari
What it's like on a luxury South African safari at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. Video / Aja Lethaby
Alien-like golden crab wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Celebrating the diversity of life on Earth, the winning shot is out of this world.
Whale tales, eagles and bears: A voyage of discovery to Alaska’s wild heart
A cruise is the best way to see Alaska’s magnificent fjords, forests and fauna.
Hanging out in Borneo: Where to meet the ginger locals
Discover the animal kingdom's best-kept secrets.
Watch: US police struggle to capture lemur on the loose
Bodycam video shows the two officers’ attempts to nab the speedy little primate.
Northland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat control
News snippets from Northland and the surrounds.
Bear runs amok on Iraqi Airways flight in Dubai
An airline issued an apology this weekend after a live bear broke at Dubai airport.
Deadly outbreak of botulism kills thousands of birds, immediate action called for
The outbreak in a Waikato wetland has claimed rare indigenous birds and many more.
New Caledonia fatal shark attacks: How safe are the beaches of Noumea?
Three shark attacks, one-fatal, have been recorded on a Noumea beach in as many weeks.