Stop harassing celebrity baby pygmy hippo, zoo visitors warned
Two-month-old Moo Deng has won hearts across Asia.
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Guidelines tabled as Waihī residents irked by ‘un-pheasant’ sounds
Loud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.
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Scientists have reconstructed the moa's demise to find valuable conservation lessons.
Mosako - the sweet Japanese dog cared for by Air NZ crew
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Water buffalo escapes slaughter, evades police, becomes celebrity
'Let him be free! He’s cheated death at least twice! He’s earned it!'
'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle
'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'
Council hands aviary to community group
Friends of the Aviary want to turn the facility into a 'valuable, educational resource'.
Greg Bruce: It will cost hundreds of dollars to treat my cat’s anxiety. Is it worth it?
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Sheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vet
Sheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.
Spiky venomous sea worms invade US beaches
Creatures can grow to 30cm long and release a venom that ‘feels like fire'.
Eight die as killer wolves create panic in India
Police deploying teams with drones and traps after a series of attacks on children.
Marmoset monkeys call each other by name, study suggests
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Borrowed sulkies and big hopes: Telfer team gears up for Sires' Stakes heat
Team Telfer lines up six fillies in Race 5 at Alexandra Park.
'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogs
It's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.
Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'
Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.
Rural equine vets under pressure
'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'
Rescue of caged puppy from floodwaters prompts pet safety reminder
The puppy was 'at real risk' of drowning.
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A dog's life: The new DNA technology that could significantly extend your pet's longevity
We can slow biological ageing in humans – can we do it for dogs?
Lily Allen received death threats after rescue dog confession
'I’ve received some really abhorrent messages, including death threats.'
'Lonely, horny' dolphin behind spate of attacks on swimmers
Beachgoers in Mihama have been warned to stay out of the water while the dolphin is there.
The Good Fight dominates Grand National Steeplechase by 25 lengths
NZ horses win four out of six races at the Australian Grand National.
Local pooch becomes latest addition to Te Whatu Ora's pet therapy team
Boots and his owner Phillipa Mentor are Health New Zealand's newest pet therapy team.
DIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews
'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'
Lily Allen returned rescue puppy after it 'ruined her life'
The singer adopted the puppy with her husband David Harbour during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Malnourished puppies found beside river now thriving
Four malnourished puppies rescued near Ohakune are doing well under Rukmini Vadke's care.
Could Northland's escapee Water Dragon still be out there somewhere?
Two pet Water Dragons that escaped a Pataua South owner in 2022 were never recovered.
‘We didn’t know if he was going to survive’: What’s behind the rise in dog attacks?
An alarming rise in dog attacks has left experts and advocates searching for answers.
What's new pussycat? Online game teaches good and bad outcomes for cats
A game studio is using online games to promote the desexing and microchipping of cats.