Takahē release to boost wild population
The bird once thought to be extinct is beating the odds in the wild.
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End of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnout
Some vets had worked 60-hour weekends, from Friday evening to Monday morning.
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A school bus driver launched a daring doggy rescue on a sub-zero morning.
Willydoit strengthens NZ Derby credentials
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Dogs stuck on river sandbank saved by eagle-eyed local and waka ama crew
The wandering dogs probably ran from attacking wasps to become stranded.
Joy of Waikato orca sightings dampened by concerning behaviour
There were several orca sightings in the Waikato this month.
CIA says Covid ‘more likely’ to have leaked from lab
Virus 'likely' leaked from Chinese lab rather than being transmitted by animals, CIA says.
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.
World’s biggest iceberg on collision course with British island
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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
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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
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Mick on Monday: Lisa Allpress faces career setback after freak accident
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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
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Swimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightings
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No-dog zone to be enforced at Raglan Domain
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