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‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems

"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.

Man mauled to death by lion after jumping fence to take selfie

He wanted a selfie with the beast. It would turn out to be his final act on Earth.

'Last resort': Adoptable dogs being euthanised as shelters at capacity

The report shows in the previous year no dogs were put down due to shelter capacity.

Leaked memo shows Woolworths' plans to combat pests

The document comes after rodents were found at two Woolworths stores in recent weeks.

Mystery surrounds stingray's miraculous conception

A stingray that has lived for years in an aquarium without a male companion is pregnant.

And then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuary

More than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.

'Gutted, beyond disgusted': Dog euthanised despite adoption request

The council said the dog showed signs of concerning behaviour, which led to its decision.

Graduates help combat rural vet shortage

Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.

Taupō and Tūrangi adopt a pet: Meet Ariel

Quiet, friendly kitten Ariel is looking for a new home.

Mahia shark warning issued after mass ‘whale’, dolphin stranding

Several shark species feed on whales and dolphins, including their carcasses.

'Demon' kills North Shore woman's cat

"To the evil devil that shot and killed our cat, may you rot in hell," pet owner says.

Dad's growling stomach gets in the way of tiger cub gender reveal

The gender of two Sumatran tiger cubs born at Hamilton Zoo have been revealed.

Tiger father forgets to reveal baby gender

Hamilton Zoo's father tiger, Scout, was almost ready to reveal the gender of his two babies himself, but instead found more pleasure in eating the meat inside the box. Video / Malisha Kumar

Karaka Millions: Opie Bosson to run hot on Cool N Fast at Ellerslie

Trainer Walker eyes a golden run at Ellerslie.

'Very pleased': Record prices at elk and wapiti sales

“I’m bloody happy to have the deer industry back and positive and vibrant again.”

Your guide to the high-stakes multimillion-dollar Karaka horse auction

'We will have a lot of overseas buyers here - our hotel booking alone tells us that.'

Border collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attack

Paul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".

Vet’s shock find in dog’s stomach saves its life

"We see socks, we see knickers, we see corn cobs." But they'd never seen this.