Alba the albino orangutan released into the wild
World's only known albino orangutan released into jungle after 20 month rehabilitation.
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Concern as monarch butterfly sightings drop
There are fewer monarch butterflies around. Those that are don't appear to be laying eggs.
'Holy crap! There's a whole bunch of fins coming towards us'
Three mates were on a fishing trip near Wellington when a pod of orca found them.
'We got closer...and could see this mama carrying her pēpi on her nose'
A dolphin was seen carrying her dead calf in Coromandel waters this morning.
Local Focus: Daily pilgrimage to save the dotterel
DOC's dotterel dos and don'ts. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
The contentious new world of gluten-free pets
"Grain-free" pet food is taking over the shelves, but it's health benefits are disputed.
SPCA Auckland continuing work to desex cats in the city
SPCA Auckland is among charities to receive $10,000 from Auckland Airport this Christmas.
Name reveal for Kelly Tarlton's new happy feet
The latest additions to Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's penguin population finally have names.
Māui dolphin found dead on Auckland beach
Māui dolphins are a critically endangered species with less than 100 left.
Live Q&A with Santa and the Bay Sausage Rollers
Episode Three: On today's Viewpoint NZ we're on a mission to find the most festive town in New Zealand and Father Christmas is with us for a live Q&A.
Odd insurance claims: Rogue bat and sunnies-eating monkey
The list shows how travellers can end up in all sorts of unexpected situations.
Kind-hearted cop stops Auckland motorway traffic to protect ducklings
A group of cute little ducklings saw drivers being stopped by police this morning.
Penguin hit and killed by car in Timaru
Forest & Bird is calling for the Timaru District Council to change the speed limit.
Wanted: Names for Kelly Tarlton's new happy feet
Kelly Tarlton's is giving Herald readers the chance to name their new penguin chicks.
Owners arrested after starved dog chews off own leg to survive
'I have seen a lot of sick dogs but what has happened to Luke is beyond inhumane.'
Beloved Tauranga court dog Louie dies
Caring and patient labrador comforted young people giving evidence.
Cat shot between the eyes with an air rifle
A Burmese cat is lucky to be alive after being shot between the eyes with an air rifle.
Late president George H.W. Bush's dog waits next to casket
Touching image of former president's service dog has been posted.
Knickers the giant cow: why do some animals grow so big?
As well as unusual individuals, entire species of animals can also grow to become giants.
Dog caught entering neighbours' homes, defecating on their pillows
Dog's owner says he's been too ashamed of Jack's actions to speak up about them.
Outraged vegans storm steakhouse, play slaughterhouse recording
A group of vegans who stormed a steakhouse were shouted down by a stag party.
Zorro the kitten is recovering at the Whangarei SPCA
Zorro the kitten is recovering at the Whangarei SPCA after being thrown and kicked around by a group of children.
Bronze whaler shark washes up on Auckland beach
DoC has taken for further study a female bronze whaler washed up on the North Shore .
UK pet owners who feed their cats a vegan diet risk breaking the law
Cats need to eat meat in order to thrive, animal nutritionists have warned.
Vet removes massive backlog of eggs from chicken
Lily was not eating or behaving normally, so owner Destiny Singer rushed her to the vet.
Auckland Zoo farewells 'much loved' tiger
Auckland Zoo has farewelled one of its treasured Sumatran tigers, the "magnificent" Molek.
Kiwi farm cats killing it in photo contest
A call to celebrate felines on the farms attracts some fur-ocious photographs.
David, the Chimp from Dynasties, dies after savage beating
The brutal truth: What happened to David the chimp when the cameras left?
Two guinea pigs disappeared from a Mt Eden home. CCTV footage at the airport helped unravel the mystery.
Guinea pig travels around Auckland stowed in car's bumper before sharp turn ends joy ride.
'Ambitious' project to return kiwi to capital
Capital Kiwi launches 'ambitious' project to return kiwi to Wellington.
Dog found living in dirt after family moved away
The heartbreaking story behind this photo of an 'old boy' left in the dirt.