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Dozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating efforts
Project Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.
Seven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in Tasman
Six whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.
$5k for info on baby sea lion shot in Otago, suffered 'slow and painful death'
Baby sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins and left to die a slow, painful death.
SPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui home
Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.
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
'Disgusted': Family distraught after dog’s body disposed of without their knowledge
The family was left with no way to say goodbye after their dog’s remains were destroyed.
Tiger attacks animal handler at Dreamworld on Gold Coast
The woman, aged in her 30s, was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital.
The world’s largest wetland is burning, and rare animals are dying
NY Times: 'We’re watching biodiversity disappear into ash,' says a biologist.
Two extinct huia birds could reach half a million at auction
The birds are a sacred piece of New Zealand’s cultural and ecological heritage.
Step inside one of South Africa's most lusted-after safaris
With your own swimming pool, cinema, wine cellar, gym, private chef and butler.
Snakes almost on a plane: Miami airport finds small snakes in passenger’s pants
Airport security officers in Miami found a slithering surprise last week.
New Zealand’s iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps falling
Sheep numbers continue to fall as more land is converted to forestry.
Ram injuries like 'being hit by a car', says expert
Male farm animals can be especially dangerous now, during breeding season, says expert.
From Dame Kiri to kiwi: NZ celebrity photographer's new fine art exhibition
Frew's show explores his passion for our natural environment.
Baseball team under fire for 'fat-shaming' pig mascot name
The St. Paul Saints quickly found out not all were amused by their live pig mascot’s name.
Incredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounter
Stunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie Mora
Leaked memo shows Woolworths' plans to combat pests
The document comes after rodents were found at two Woolworths stores in recent weeks.
Dad's growling stomach gets in the way of tiger cub gender reveal
The gender of two Sumatran tiger cubs born at Hamilton Zoo have been revealed.
Tiger father forgets to reveal baby gender
Hamilton Zoo's father tiger, Scout, was almost ready to reveal the gender of his two babies himself, but instead found more pleasure in eating the meat inside the box. Video / Malisha Kumar
Booming sea lion population has surfers, golfers, motorists on high alert
Pregnant sea lions are moving further inland than usual to give birth.
Watch: Large crowd 'freaking out' over orca pod surfacing at Northland beach
About 1000 holiday makers were in awe as the pod hunted stingray metres from the beach.
Who's a pretty boy then? Kiwi scientist shocked by bi-gender bird
The rare split-gendered bird was spotted in Colombia.
First chick born at new National Kiwi Hatchery
Te Ngākau safely hatched overnight in the new Rotorua facility.
Exploding population of feral 'super pigs' in Canada threaten US invasion
The feral swine have been labelled an 'ecological train wreck'.
John Oliver slams ‘rat carrying a toothpick’ kiwi in Bird of the Century campaign
He ripped into some of Aotearoa's most beloved birds after campaigning for the pūteketeke.
The inside story of John Oliver's Bird of the Century campaign
Everything you need to know about New Zealand's battle of the birds.
Bird of the Century winner announcement delayed after unprecedented voting volume
John Oliver's public support of the pūteketeke causes a flap in the campaign.