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Stranded whales to be euthanised
The Department of Conservation has confirmed that the decision has been made to euthanise the remaining 16 whales who became stranded at Farewell Spit.
Endangered whale found dead in gulf
A critically endangered Bryde's whale has washed up dead on Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf.
Island's conservation scare
Sniffer dogs were used to check predator-free islands off Northland's coast after a boat broke a mooring and drifted onto rocks, sparking a conservation scare.
Bush fire threatens conservation land
About 40 firefighters have managed to contain a large bush fire beneath the summit of Roy's Peak, Wanaka.
Southland gnomes' monorail protest
Southlanders dressed as forest gnomes took to the streets of Wellington today to gather signatures against the proposed Fiordland monorail and tunnel.
Call for Govt to help end shark finning
The Green Party has called on the Government to put an end to shark finning in New Zealand waters.
Seal stuck in G-string at Lovers Leap
A callout on Friday afternoon has ended up being one of a DoC ranger's better work stories.
Gold fever returns to Northland
As mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush