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Japan’s bear meat vending machine a surprise hit

There are few things you cannot buy from a vending machine in Japan. Bear meat is not one.

Bringing Lolita home: How to release a long-captive orca?

A killer whale held captive for more than a half-century will be returned to her home.

Dingo ‘held girl underwater’ in horror attack

A girl has been flown to hospital after she was attacked by a dingo in Queensland.

'Animals in desperate need': Auckland SPCA hosting adoption day this weekend

Auckland SPCA centres are hosting their first adoption day in three years.

Long-awaited agreement in place to return orca to Pacific

The animal's freedom marks the changing times for the theme park industry.

Park laments having to put down NZ's only black leopard

'This was an incredibly difficult decision but the best for Manni.'

'Filthy' conditions: Judge upholds 32 animal neglect convictions for 84yo former top breeder

Barbara Glover and her daughter were found guilty in a judge-alone trial.

'Serious state': The sting in the tail of Cyclone Gabrielle

“New Zealand is relying on apiculture. Beehives pollinate kiwifruit orchards, apples..."

Rare pāteke/brown teal return to Purerua in the Bay of Islands

Twenty rare ducks released at Purerua after a three-year pest removal campaign.

Wild cats and legal fights: Lion park's tumultuous history

Down memory lane. Key events at the lion park over the last two decades

Wildlife park operator tells all about its troubles and the future

The operator of big-cat park speaks about liquidation and the way forward.

NZ's first 'kiwi corridor' in Northland ever closer after release over weekend

One Kiwi was named after the late local legend Murdoch Ross.

Sensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearing

Data on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.

Big cats from closed Whangārei lion park unsuitable for the wild

It's unlikely the big cats will be taken by a zoo in New Zealand, an expert believes.

Council rules out stepping in to save iconic lion park

Whangārei mayor rules out council help for lion park at this stage

Decision on fate of big cats after liquidation down to park owner and operator

Official Assignee handling the liquidation of Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary.

‘It was a beautiful thing’: Hawke’s Bay community turns out to walk displaced dogs

Volunteers walk the dogs in HUHA's care three times a day.

Children's book educates about animal cruelty

A local writer shares what inspired his book.