New ZealandTrouser snakes send young man to prisonA teenager has been sent to prison for three months after smuggling two small snakes into the country in his pants.17 Jul 04:00 PM
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
EnvironmentCanadian polar bears facing extinctionPolar bears in the Hudson Bay area of Canada are likely to die out in the next three decades.14 Jul 11:33 PM
New ZealandShot police upbeat despite woundsVeteran police dog handler Bruce Lamb is still managing to maintain his sense of humour, despite losing his 'best friend'.14 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPitbull victim's face of courageA 8-year-old boy left with "half his face hanging off" after a pitbull attack said he was grateful it was him and not his baby brother or sister.14 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog shoots man in backsideA Northland man was shot in the backside after his dog accidentally stepped on the trigger of a rifle, say police.13 Jul 02:18 AM
WorldDrunk bitten while riding 5 metre crocA drunk Aussie who was turfed out of a pub told police he climbed into Fatso's enclosure to give him a pat.12 Jul 11:33 PM
New ZealandCattle electrocutions anger farmerA farmer wants TrustPower to check its lines after eight cows died when a 33kV line dropped on his farm.12 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandFierce debate over Moko's remainsTalks continue today on where Moko the bottlenose dolphin should be laid to rest, with Mahia, Whakatane, Gisborne, Tologa Bay and Te Kaha vying to host his remains.11 Jul 12:47 AM
Opinion<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Government failed in duty to stand up for citizensGood on Pete Bethune, writes <i>Matt McCarten</i>.10 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Bethune returns homeAnti-whaling activist Peter Bethune has arrived back in New Zealand, ending his five month-long nightmare.10 Jul 06:45 AM
