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Move to protect Fiordland elk draws ire of Forest & Bird

Forest & Bird chief executive says, “What’s next? A sanctuary for stoats?”

The Country catches up with the Share Farmers of the Year

Tom and Fiona Langford, Jane Smith, Hunter McGregor, Greg Taylor, Todd Clark.

Another protected bird euthanised after found with injury

Recently, Auckland Zoo put down an Antipodean albatross. Now another bird was put down.

'This is for Willy': Partner honours fisherman who died at sea

Her team has raised over $3700 for Coastguard, surpassing their $2000 goal.

Police refer case of fishing boat death to coroner

Police say the death is not suspicious.

Napier homicide: Hunt continues for teen's killer

Police forensics team and detectives continue to comb Onekawa properties in the hunt for Kaea Karauria's killer. Video / Neil Reid

Alleged porn on police deputy's PC probed over 'objectionable material' concerns

Deputy Commissioner resigned suddenly after confronted by 'very serious' allegations.

‘His presence lifted others’: Tributes flow for young Napier rugby star as homicide probe continues

'He was the heart and soul of every team he was a part of.'

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'Matawiki': Rotorua plans week-long Matariki celebration

Ceremonies, drone show, live music and food are all part of the celebrations.

Watch: Humpback whale wows fishermen in 5-metre boat

Dave Hulks says his fishing buddy was a bit worried it would breach and land on the boat.

Chickens spill ‘everywhere' after truck rolls outside Christchurch

Emergency services were called at 8.45am after reports of a single-vehicle crash.

'Very hurtful': Schools rush to control bullying via online 'confession pages'

Netsafe is working with schools to take down the pages and identify those behind them.

Truck carrying chickens crashes outside Christchurch

A trailer unit rolled outside Christchurch this morning, spilling hundreds of chickens across the road. Video / George Heard

Occupants escape house fire in Hastings, two taken to hospital

Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere.

'Like a nightmare': Experts fear measles outbreak amid low vaccination rates

Aucklanders are urged to check for measles exposure after a new case emerged.

'Good bloke': Ex-minister surprised at top cop's porn allegation

Jevon McSkimming - already under criminal investigation - resigned abruptly yesterday.

Sex crime probe launched after social media posts accuse Wellington man

'We don't want people to take matters into their own hands,' police said.