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!['We're going with her': Zookeeper family will take Burma the elephant to Oz](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'We're going with her': Zookeeper family will take Burma the elephant to Oz
Auckland Zoo elephant team leader Andrew Coers has known elephant Burma since he was 18.
![Facial eczema research holds promise for Kiwi farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Facial eczema research holds promise for Kiwi farmers
Disease affects a range of livestock including sheep, cattle, deer, goats, and alpacas.
!['Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the rise
Police are urging livestock owners to secure their fences after a spate of crashes.
!['Long-term game': Farmer works on how to 'winter better'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Long-term game': Farmer works on how to 'winter better'
Kevin Hall has looked for ways to improve wintering facilities for his cows since 2008.
![Woman finds the dog she took to be euthanised up for adoption a year later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Woman finds the dog she took to be euthanised up for adoption a year later
'I have a lot of questions, but first and foremost, I want him back.'
!['As limp as rags': Monkeys fall dead from trees in heatwave](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'As limp as rags': Monkeys fall dead from trees in heatwave
At least 83 of the midsize primates have died as temperatures hit 47 degrees.
![The last pandas at any US zoo expected to leave for China](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The last pandas at any US zoo expected to leave for China
The last US zoo to have pandas is preparing to say goodbye to their four giant bears.
![Holy Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Holy Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughters
"We knew he was a good bull."
![Here’s what you need to know if you want to travel to the US with your dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Here’s what you need to know if you want to travel to the US with your dog
Take note of these new rules if you and your pooch are heading to the US.
![Ilona Hanne: Good vets are worth celebrating](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Ilona Hanne: Good vets are worth celebrating
OPINION: Vets do a lot more than just treat cats and dogs.
!['Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area
'We fear the person responsible for these two shootings could strike again if not caught.'
!['Extinction threat': How scared should we be of bird flu reaching NZ?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Extinction threat': How scared should we be of bird flu reaching NZ?
The global spread of bird flu has scientists concerned. Here's what you should know.
![First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu transfer means NZ must be prepared](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu transfer means NZ must be prepared
The risk to humans is still low, but NZ needs plan for 'range of scenarios', expert says.
![More beef farmers join genetics programme](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
More beef farmers join genetics programme
There are now 37 farmers involved in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.
![Celebrity fans such as Leonardo DiCaprio spur jump in donations to NZ conservation projects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Celebrity fans such as Leonardo DiCaprio spur jump in donations to NZ conservation projects
Leonardo DiCaprio posted his support of the Capital Kiwi Project, which began in 2018.
![Wild orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat his own wound](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wild orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat his own wound
It's the latest example of how some animals can soothe themselves with wild remedies.
![New Zealand’s iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps falling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
New Zealand’s iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps falling
Sheep numbers continue to fall as more land is converted to forestry.
![Opinion: How worried should we be about the return of bird flu?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Opinion: How worried should we be about the return of bird flu?
FT opinion: Now is not a time for paranoia but there is a case for extreme vigilance.
![Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2024 announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2024 announced
Winner recognised for her outstanding passion and advocacy for the dairy industry.
![Opinion: Who could catch bird flu first? These experts have an idea, and a way to help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Opinion: Who could catch bird flu first? These experts have an idea, and a way to help
NYT opinion: We must do a better job to ensure virus doesn't spread beyond our control.
![What every pet owner should know](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
What every pet owner should know
Why the New Zealand Veterinary Association wants people to "Think P.E.T."