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Mahia shark warning issued after mass ‘whale’, dolphin stranding
Several shark species feed on whales and dolphins, including their carcasses.
'Demon' kills North Shore woman's cat
"To the evil devil that shot and killed our cat, may you rot in hell," pet owner says.
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
Karaka Millions: Opie Bosson to run hot on Cool N Fast at Ellerslie
Trainer Walker eyes a golden run at Ellerslie.
'Very pleased': Record prices at elk and wapiti sales
“I’m bloody happy to have the deer industry back and positive and vibrant again.”
Your guide to the high-stakes multimillion-dollar Karaka horse auction
'We will have a lot of overseas buyers here - our hotel booking alone tells us that.'
Border collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attack
Paul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".
Vet’s shock find in dog’s stomach saves its life
"We see socks, we see knickers, we see corn cobs." But they'd never seen this.
Farmyard animal tricks
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Watch: Mass stranding - desperate attempt to save whales at Hawke’s Bay beach
Locals flocked to a beach in Mahia to try to save the stranded pilot whales.
'Oldest dog ever’ loses title after questions raised about age
Guinness World Records has suspended the title of oldest dog while it investigates.
Woman set to lay complaint after encounter with council staffer over horse poo
A Northlander claims a Far North Holdings staffer was aggressive over her horse's poo.
‘There were thousands’: Bluebottle jellyfish swamp Whanganui beach
'Flush it off with water or a hose, or even in the sea.'
Journey of grief: Woman who lost 11 horses in cyclone on why she's leaving Hawke's Bay
Flooding dealt Michelle Skafer a blow that Stable Hearts in Pākōwhai can't recover from.
Shark tales: Why sharks come close to shore and what causes them to attack
Sharks, like humans, want to spend their summer days relaxing in the sun.
Hamilton tiger cubs turning into chunky monkeys
Hamilton Zoo's new additions have just turned a week old.
Council defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's property
Sky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.
Special load: Washing basket kittens saved from doomed dump as SPCA voices desexing plea
It comes as more than 3000 cats remain in the SPCA's care this summer.
'I’m not okay': Lizzo reveals heartbreaking family death
“I’m not okay. I'm so heartbroken. RIP Pooka," she wrote on Instagram.
Achoo! Hay fever soars as El Nino stirs up huge levels of pollen
The first snapshot of pollen levels in 35 years shows big rise in particles in the air.
Cases of pet heatstroke on the rise in NZ - here's how to prevent it
As temperatures rise, here's how to keep your pets safe in the sun.
Rapacious carnivores and gentle giants: Dinosaurs on display at Te Papa
The biggest dinosaur to ever exist is the star attraction at this new exhibition.
Neighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogs
Ruby and Simba have been the subject of 17 complaints from three neighbours.
Summer in the 09: The best things to do in Auckland these holidays
Sticking around in the city? Enjoy tennis, penguins, music, family frolics, and more.
Racing giants unleash stable stars, debutante has bookies running scared
It is a debutante who will have the bookies running scared on Waikato Cup day.
‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dog
The dog's death was because of 'human error'.
'I was dead scared': 82-year old reunites with street-wise dog after it flees crash scene
'I couldn’t lose her': Social media post helps 82-year-old find 'best friend'.
Meat imports make local market uneven playing field, NZPork says
There are concerns about nations that allow farming practices banned in NZ.
Duchess Megxit and Merlin show magic to shine at Addington
The hard work of northern training double Phelan and Purdon has paid off.
Assaults, abductions and abandonments: On the front line at NZ's largest wild bird hospital
"He was absolutely beautiful. We all loved him. He died after three or four nights.”
A Kiwi ranger's quest for wild tigers comes to life
The quest for killer tigers and a Kiwi ranger's eye-opening adventures in India.