Aussie dad’s chips save family from rampaging elephant
'Those sandwiches and chips probably saved our lives.'
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‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dog
The dog's death was because of 'human error'.
Couple heartbroken after 13 sheep killed in dog attacks
" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."
Woman who took in 'stray' cat loses claim for animal's costs
Disputes Tribunal agrees it is the nature of a friendly cat to make neighbourhood visits.
Meat imports make local market uneven playing field, NZPork says
There are concerns about nations that allow farming practices banned in NZ.
Assaults, abductions and abandonments: On the front line at NZ's largest wild bird hospital
"He was absolutely beautiful. We all loved him. He died after three or four nights.”
Crate Day punters anger activists by breaking endangered birds’ eggs
'About 150' 4WDs sped over a riverbed, which threw stones up that broke tarapiroe eggs.
Watch: Shaba trailer
Retiti is Africa's first indigenous-owned elephant sanctuary which was built for orphan elephants to be rehabilitated to go back into the wild. Video / Ami Vitale.
Wildlife photos to raise funds for elephant sanctuary in Africa
Orphaned elephants supported by photo sale.
Twelve-metre monster: Rare juvenile shark rescued by beachgoers could grow to be huge, expert says
Perhaps swimmers and beachgoers should be a bit careful this summer.
The Game of Hope: A symbol of hope and desperately needed support for those in need
Three organisations are joining forces to fundraise in a meaningful way this Christmas.
From Barbie to rhinos: Why Margot Robbie is NZ-based Jamie Joseph's 'kindred spirit'
In her new movie, Robbie will highlight Saving the Wild's fight against rhino poaching.
'Years in illegal captivity': Lizard enthusiast fined for keeping 60 reptiles
Richard Brosnan's creatures were confiscated as he did not have a permit to keep them.
Whale you wait: Curious orcas temporarily halt wharf work
A family took a swim into Ahuriri for lunch. Perhaps they'll stick around?
Increased number of dog attacks in Northland 'concerning'
Northland's councils are working hard to deal with dangerous dogs.
Wellington cycleway developers warned after deaths of little blue penguins
DoC has issued a formal warning over deaths amid Wellington-Petone cycleway work.
Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.
PalmOil Scan app helps consumers protect wildlife
Auckland Zoo’s deputy curator of mammals, Amy Robbins, has helped develop the PalmOil Scan app which allows consumers to scan barcodes with their phone to see if products use palm oil or not. Video / Dean Purcell
Zoo launches app to check palm oil content of groceries
Palm oil is found in more than half the products you find in the supermarket.
Ecosanctuary, and its birds, win supreme award
Winner 'has absolutely transformed what tourism means in Aotearoa'.
'Most severe neglect seen in years': Dog found starving, flea-ridden, injured and weeks from death
A man and woman have been sentenced to community service, banned from owning pets.
Dog punched and thrown against wall discovered with broken ribs, collapsed lung
The woman attacked the dog after he relieved himself inside.
'Magnificent animal' - Effort to bury sperm whale that died on Christchurch beach
The whale stranded on a sandbar at South New Brighton Beach last night.
Colombia to cull drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’
The 166-strong herd are descendants of animals brought there from Africa by Escobar.
More than 20 puppies abandoned in South Auckland over 24 hours
Plastic container with 20 pups dumped at a Manukau pound; nine more found in Clendon Park.
'Proud to protect them': Nesting native birds a priority for airport
A plan is being hatched to protect endangered dotterels nesting next to Auckland Airport.
Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays
What do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?
Justice for Drakie and Duckie: The five-year neighbourly spat over two Pekin ducks
Drakie died and Duckie was badly injured after being attacked by a dog.
Year of the pig? Auckland’s influx of runaway porkers
From road hogs to porcine pets - why are roaming pigs on the rise?
Seal abuse video on social media sparks DoC investigation
DoC's principal investigation officer said the behaviour was inexcusable.
'There's very little birdsong': Pests threaten native bush at Lake Ōkāreka
But a grant of $25,000 could help take the forest back from wallabies, rats and possums.
Scientists have a clever new playbook to control - and conserve - the possum
Scientists have just reconstructed the entire genetic jigsaw of the brushtail possum.
'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cows
Four cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.
Luxury South African safari
What it's like on a luxury South African safari at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. Video / Aja Lethaby