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DOC seeking public help over bird shooting
DOC is hoping people will come forward with with information as it investigates the shooting of more than 100 protected birds in Northland.
Shorebirds shot in 'callous' Kaipara Harbour slaughter
"A boat load of shooters came into a secluded bay and let rip with what sounded like automatic shotguns," says one DOC visitor of the slaughter which led to the deaths of ...
Earthquake prediction: Is GPS our best bet?
Recent events have many asking what science is doing to forewarn us of major earthquakes.
'Minor land threat' expected as tsunami reaches New Zealand
The tsunami has reached North Cape, Raoul Island, Great Barrier Island, East Cape and Tauranga.
Up to 6000 NZers could be in Japan - ambassador
As many as 6000 New Zealanders could be in quake-stricken Japan, says New Zealand's ambassador there.
Contractor's 66,000 volt shocker
A contractor has smashed through a major underground cable in Christchurch, leaving the southern suburbs on back-up power and nearly killing himself twice in the process.
Parliament passes quake holiday bill
Parliament has unanimously passed a bill creating a public holiday for the Christchurch earthquake commemoration, although some MPs think next Friday is too soon.
Six more earthquake victims named
Police today released the names of six more people who died in Christchurch's February 22, magnitude 6.3 earthquake, while Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced 110 schools in the region will have reopened by next week.