New ZealandPublic health warning on Auckland beaches liftedThe Auckland Regional Health Service warns poisoning is still possible at Auckland beaches, but lifts its warning on people going to the beach.28 Aug 03:19 AM
New ZealandRed tape means new elephant years awayMuch-loved Kashin buried on hillside where she and Burma used to forage.25 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandKashin's health issues too much to bearAuckland Zoo closes for the day as staff grieve the loss of 40-year-old Kashin the Elephant, who died yesterday.24 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandRemembering Kashin, Auckland's famous elephantPhotos: The life of Kashin, Auckland Zoo's most famous resident24 Aug 06:17 AM
New ZealandSupport for Rudman's 'pit bull on a barbie' columnInternational storm erupts over Herald columnist Brian Rudman's call to "throw another pit bull on the barbie".23 Aug 10:54 PM
New ZealandToddler sick after sip of seawater at North Shore beachA 2-year-old girl became ill five minutes after drinking seawater at Narrow Neck Beach.23 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew beach poisoning fear as fifth dog diesAuthorities have taken samples from the dog to find out if it is a victim of the toxin found in puffer fish that killed at least one dog on Narrow Neck Beach.20 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnother dog dies on 'toxic' Auckland beachThe public are being told to keep children and dogs away from beaches in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf while the source of a mystery toxic poison is investigated.20 Aug 07:38 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Throw another pit bull on the barbieBarbecuing a family pet is not so very different to roasting a lamb or chook raised at home.18 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandPuffer fish toxin blamed for deaths of two dogsTetrodotoxin found in the dead dogs' vomit and in a sea slug sample taken from Narrow Neck Beach.14 Aug 04:00 PM
