Heartbreak in Kaikōura: Quad bike kills banded dotterel during hatch
The incident has conservationists calling for four-wheel drives to be banned from beaches.
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'It was pleasing, just the way he did it today.'
How Lana Del Rey ended up marrying an alligator tour guide
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'Sad but thrilled': Ailing butterfly collector gives away life’s work
68-year-old John McArthur vividly recalls the first time he saw a butterfly.
'Absolutely gutting': Baby sea lion shot and left to die
The young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.
'Ruthless' man throws 'Betty White' into alligator pond in Australia
Betty White’s untimely demise took place in front of shocked visitors who alerted staff.
Opinion: Why I eat dog food for my job - a surprising career twist
OPINION: Job interview includes tasting dog food, surprising new hire with its quality.
What to do when there’s a rhino in your garden
A wildlife experience like no other – in a very unexpected destination.
Harry and Kowhai the assistance dog
The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a much-needed bond between the two and allows his parents to relax. Video / Tom Eley
Southern White Rhino at Auckland Zoo is pregnant!
Auckland Zoo announces that rhino Jamila is fourteen months pregnant with her third baby. Video / Sylvie Whinray
There's a lot to look forward to in Auckland this weekend
Wondering what to do? There's theatre, an animal expo and a rugby party all happening.
Dogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should go
He has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.
Sit, stay, read! NZ’s Top Dog with a Job is crowned
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Officials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping season
DoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.
To the guinea pigs go the spoils from show - as hundreds turn out to see them compete
There's nothing like a good rodent show to pull the punters.
Council calls on public to assist with dog attack inquiry
The attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.
John Oliver dedicates Emmys win to the 'majestic' pūteketeke
'Let’s be clear - there is one bird that is better than all the others.'
31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigating
Thirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.
SPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui home
Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.
James Middleton: My dog convinced me to not take my own life
Kate’s brother says Ella was instrumental in supporting him through his ‘lowest ebb'.
Dog that attacked child still considered 'dangerous' after owner's appeal fails
Girl required 10 stitches after animal's bite lacerated her lip.
Stop harassing celebrity baby pygmy hippo, zoo visitors warned
Two-month-old Moo Deng has won hearts across Asia.
Meet the Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons
The Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons have just begun their breeding season. A deeper look at these beautiful creatures. Video / NZ Herald
'Pulled around like a rag doll': Woman injured, dog killed on beach walk
A $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.
Guidelines tabled as Waihī residents irked by ‘un-pheasant’ sounds
Loud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.
Parenting advice: How do I help my kids get over their fear of dogs?
Help your children feel safe and comfortable around dogs.
Bill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in Africa
Gene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.
Join the Pass Wide and Slow campaign for safer roads for horse riders and cyclists
'Pass Wide and Slow' promotes safer driver behaviour towards horse riders on the road.
Lost giant: What scientists just learned about the moa’s demise
Scientists have reconstructed the moa's demise to find valuable conservation lessons.
Mosako - the sweet Japanese dog cared for by Air NZ crew
Michelle Little reflects on what Mosako taught her Kiwi friends as the crew say goodbye.
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?
OPINION: You can spend a lot of money treating your pet's mental health, but should you?