Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan
Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.
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World’s biggest iceberg on collision course with British island
Frozen mass known as A23a threatens penguin and seal colonies in South Georgia.
Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks
A total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.
Fears dogs could be swept away by UK storm
Winds of up to 90mph forecast as first storm of year makes landfall.
Central Hawke’s Bay pet owners fear long journey for care as after-hours vet hub opens in Hastings
Dedicated Hastings vet clinic 'crucial for sustainability of the veterinary profession'.
The journey of Belclare: Mare returns for Westbury title defence
Group 1 winner Skew Wiff steps up to 1400m after a strong Telegraph run.
Why trainer’s son holds secret advantage in $1m race at Ellerslie
Trainer Roydon Bergerson's filly Too Sweet is preparing in a rival stable.
Mick on Monday: Lisa Allpress faces career setback after freak accident
Allpress has 1956 NZ wins, with aims to be the first female jockey to reach 2000.
Second weekend whale stranding in South Island
30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.
Wolfgang's $400k Wellington Cup triumph after years of near-misses
Wolfgang won the Wellington Cup by a length and a half at Trentham on Saturday.
Late-night naked antics, chicken coop surprise for residents
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Heartwarming reunion: Man finds dog alive after Los Angeles wildfire
Wildfire forces LA residents to part with pets; shelters fill with animals.
Swimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightings
The warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast.
No-dog zone to be enforced at Raglan Domain
Dogs are prohibited from the domain, whether on-lead or off-lead.
Should you participate in elephant tourism? Here’s what experts say.
How can tourists ethically - and safely - interact with elephants while travelling?
‘Made me cry’: $13k donated to help beloved bulldog recover
Generous readers donate $13,000 after missing bulldog Baby is found in Northland.
‘Too many tears to count’: Meghan Markle reveals 'devastating' loss
The Duchess shared some heartbreaking news, days before her new Netflix series premieres.
'Absolutely amazing': Logan's homecoming after Singapore stint
Logan reunites with mare Istataba, aiming for stakes races in New Zealand.
Have you seen a bush robin? Abel Tasman National Park asks to report sightings
The little birds have been absent for decades, but they seem to be making a comeback.
Watch: Kiwi survives encounter with deadly snake inside his Aussie home
He was holding his pet cat when he stepped on the snake - but may owe the feline a debt.
Dogs are really talking to their owners – and yours can talk to you too
This newfound talent can give a new lease of life to communication with your pet.
Pet dog, 12 firearms allegedly stolen from Canterbury family in separate burglaries
'We’ve had enough to deal with and we don’t know where else to turn.'
Man finds out he's not the father of his baby through live puppy cam
'Imagine the most outrageous Jeremy Kyle story you have ever heard and times it by 100.'
Rising stars: Forsman trio impress in pre-race trial
Forsman eyes Levin Classic for Kitty Flash, Hinekaha after strong trial performances.
Are dachshunds doomed? The long and the short of it
Schnitzel von Krumm has a very low tum - for now.
Texas teen accused of poisoning show goat of classmate she believed cheated
17yo Aubrey Vanlandingham was arrested and charged with cruelty to livestock animals.
Oscar Bonavena and Muscle Mountain to continue long-running rivalry
One of New Zealand’s great staying trots could turn into a 200m drag race.
Wellington Zoo mourns death of capybara Luna
The huge rodent had been unwell for some time and died despite the efforts of carers.
Mick on Monday: How Greg Sugars became Auckland harness racing's standout driver
Greg Sugars aims for rare double in Auckland Cup with Better Eclipse.
Queensland youth pastor dies after shark attack at popular tourist spot
Man sustained a 'significant life-threatening wound to his neck'.
Holiday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings
'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.
Shark sightings force Coromandel beaches to close temporarily
Whiritoa closed intermittently on Friday and Waihī shut for a stretch on Christmas Day.
FBI ‘found evidence Covid was lab leak but was not allowed to brief president’
‘I find it surprising White House didn’t ask’, says doctor of microbiology Jason Bannan.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.