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United Future outlines 2011 policies
United Future are calling for the outright ban of 1080 in the fight against possums and for the introduction of universal health insurance.

Mama Grizzly Palin's bear hug disturbs experts
Sarah Palin's in trouble over a segment of her Alaskan reality TV show.

Diver stabbed in chest by stingray
A man was pierced by a stingray barb in the Hauraki Gulf when he didn't notice the stingray and swam straight over the top of it. He was taken by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to Auckland Hospital.

Herd instinct saves baby from crocodile (+ photos)
A baby elephant was given a huge shock when a camouflaged crocodile gave a tug on its trunk.

Elephant v crocodile
A crocodile bit off more than it could chew when it took on a baby elephant.

Kathmandu founder in $2m farm cruelty fight
Jan Cameron has pledged $2 million to fight animal cruelty - and will give cash to anyone who dobs in farmers' cruel practices.

My Auckland: Huapai
Bridget Lysaght has lived in the Huapai district since she was a pony-mad 13-year-old. She tells Catherine Smith why this is her favourite part of Auckland.

Orcas spotted in Auckland Harbour
A pod of killer whales has been sighted close to shore in the eastern bays of Auckland Harbour today.