Tragic dog death prompts warning over river algae
Family urges owners to watch for signs of dangerous algae losing their beloved pet.
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Several monkeys, destined for a lab, escaped after the collision.
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Whale stranded in shallows at Coromandel beach
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Man finds bug in Domino's pizza; store being deep cleaned
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Bodyboarder was filmed wildly swinging his board at a sea lion at a Dunedin beach.
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Meouch! Cats jumping on stoves spark over 100 house fires
Cats stepping on touch-sensitive stoves have caused a rising number of house fires.
Prince's accuser 'likely' to give victim impact statement at Maxwell's sentencing
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Despite undergoing surgery, the boy succumbed to his injuries.