DoC rangers discovered the whale on Saturday, the cause of death is unknown.

The humpback was seen swimming happily between Taiaroa Head and the Aramoana mole.

Auckland Zoo's Pridelands habitat is now open to the public.

Pearl already dines on Fancy Feast, but she wanted more. Sorry, dog.

Interview: Sylvia Durrant ‘The Bird Lady’

Once again Wellington's visiting southern right whale put on a display while frolicking in the harbour near the Inter-islander ferry terminal. / Mark Mitchell

'My daughter is stuck in a fricking tree and there are gators surrounding her'.

Evan Thomas runs with the bulls in pamplona. www.evanthomas.me

A visiting whale has given Wellington commuters a special trip to work this morning, frolicking in the harbour as ferry passengers watched. / Mark Mitchell

Falling 180m down a mountain she thought she was left for dead. Then Nanook showed up.

Woman was already going through a tough time when this letter was slipped under her door.

Anyone caught in possession of a live wallaby faces $100,000 fine or five years jail.

The incredible winning shots of a prestigious nature photo contest are revealed.

Seal on Devonport beach looking for some sun. / North Shore Weather Facebook

His punch sends the possum flying through the air - but is this "pest control"?

Last year's winner was a Neopolitan Mastiff, with gas and a droopy face.

Recovering police dog faces pool and Swiss ball sessions rather than criminals and cats.

Pit-boxer Apollo never left the 2-year-old's side, and likely saved his life.

A mountain lion being tracked by the National Park Service has given birth to a litter of mountain lion kittens, which have been found near Los Angeles. / National Park Service

Pupils in the school's enviro club have rescued 10 former battery hens and trap rats.

Mother Nature has a habit of getting in the way, especially when you are in a rush.

Sustainable wildlife tourism programs raise funds and awareness for rhino conservation.

Get up close and personal with a species endangered by a 9000% poaching increase.

'They don't understand what they've done wrong to be alone in a cage.'

Authorities seized 84 dogs from Christina Fay's New Hampshire mansion.

It took months to catch a Taupō stray cat with a bad injury. After treatment, he escaped.

They appeared to enjoy their meals - even after they were told the secret ingredient.

Found in central Whangārei with a broken leg, a friendly little turtle has a new home.

Flames sent mother running to her baby, but the family dog was well ahead of her.

Father of man mauled by two dogs rejects claims his son entered the animals' property.