New ZealandRescuers' hard work saves 14 whalesDoC was forced to end the misery of seven whales that re-beached themselves at Rarawa Bay.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandA dozen whales refloated, three dieMore than half of the 24 whales being refloated in the Far North this evening have made it into the water, but three have died.24 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandStranded whales wait in estuaryVolunteers last night comforted stranded whales that had been moved from a Far North beach to a nearby stream.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDNA testing to identify predatorsThe killing of 14 endangered weka by a dog on Kawau Island has prompted the Department of Conservation to introduce DNA testing.12 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandDNA focus of dolphin countScientists will use DNA profiling for the first time to count the critically endangered Maui dolphins.25 Aug 06:05 PM
New ZealandNine whales surviveJust nine of the 63 whales found stranded on a Northland beach on Friday have survived.21 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandStranded pilot whales refloatedEleven pilot whales have been successfully transported and refloated at Matai Bay after a mass stranding on Karikari Beach near Kaitaia yesterday.21 Aug 05:22 AM
New ZealandWhale death toll rises to 44The number of whales to have perished on Karikari beach has now reached 44 - but rescuers are trying to save 14 survivors.20 Aug 09:33 PM
SportHunting: Girl guideShe sells high-end furniture, but knows how to gut a pig, meet a hunting guide with a difference.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandGiant squid washes up on beachA giant squid which washed up on a Wellington beach this morning will be left to the elements.07 Aug 02:11 AM
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New ZealandKiwi drowns after release back into wildA week after being released back into the wild, and more than two months after being knocked over by a car, North Island brown kiwi Darkstar has drowned in a culvert.03 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandWashed up sperm whale set alightA huge sperm whale has been torched and butchered after washing up on a beach in the Wairarapa.31 Jul 05:30 PM
KahuHundreds pay last respects to MokoAbout 400 people turned out to pay their last respects to Moko the dolphin at his funeral procession and memorial service in Whakatane today.16 Jul 06:28 AM
New ZealandKiwi hit by truck released back into wildDarkstar the kiwi has made a full recovery after being hit by a truck and is being released back into the wild near Nunguru.14 Jul 11:49 PM