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Endangered sea turtle in critical condition at Wellington Zoo

An endangered sea turtle which is believed to have been caught in strong currents before it was washed up on a Wellington beach on Saturday remains in a critical condition at Wellington Zoo. The endangered olive ridley sea turtle received a full health assessment at The Nest at Wellington Zoo yesterday.

Raw: DOC counts highest number of humpback whales in 12 years

This year’s Cook Strait Whale Survey counted 137 humpback whales, its highest tally in its 12 years and an encouraging indication their numbers are increasing in New Zealand. The annual four-week Department of Conservation survey, which ended on July 11, also broke its record for the highest number of humpbacks seen in a day with 27 spotted on Sunday June 21.

Concern over rise in animal drownings

Animal rights advocates have condemned a ''disturbing'' rise in the number of forced animal drownings this year.

Man charged after feeding dog noodles

An Auckland man has been ordered to complete community service after his pet dog was found almost starved to death after being fed instant noodles.

Raw: A turtle's GoPro tour around Great Barrier Reef

The World Wildlife Fund Australia captured from a GoPro attached to the back of a turtle as it dove through the waters over Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The video, which gives a turtle's-eye view of the coral system is being used to highlight the level of pollution affecting turtles in Australian waters. Source: WWF Australia/Facebook

Dogs and cats killed despite protests

Thousands of cats and dogs have been slaughtered at the Yulin Festival despite official promises to end the practice.

Photos of Auckland Zoo's new elephant, Anjalee

Auckland Zoo's newest addition, Anjalee the Asian elephant, has spent her first night in New Zealand after she was flown, trucked and craned in to Western Springs.

World digs 'space brigade'

They were known as the Spade Brigade: thousands of volunteers, from different walks of life, armed with garden tools. Together, they transformed Tiritiri Matangi from a virtually birdless, treeless island to a world-renowned forest sanctuary.

Dog survives being thrown from bridge

An animal welfare group is offering a reward in a bid to track down and prosecute a pet owner who callously threw a dog off a bridge into the Wairoa River.