The head of the Department of Conservation said rat poison drops on two Hauraki Gulf islands should be delayed over public concerns.

An animal control officer severely beaten while seizing an unregistered dog says he can never return to his job.

Health authorities have renewed warnings to take care on Auckland beaches after three more dogs became seriously ill.

The Auckland Regional Health Service warns poisoning is still possible at Auckland beaches, but lifts its warning on people going to the beach.

Much-loved Kashin buried on hillside where she and Burma used to forage.

Auckland Zoo closes for the day as staff grieve the loss of 40-year-old Kashin the Elephant, who died yesterday.

A 2-year-old girl became ill five minutes after drinking seawater at Narrow Neck Beach.

Authorities have taken samples from the dog to find out if it is a victim of the toxin found in puffer fish that killed at least one dog on Narrow Neck Beach.

Barbecuing a family pet is not so very different to roasting a lamb or chook raised at home.