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DNA focus of dolphin count
Scientists will use DNA profiling for the first time to count the critically endangered Maui dolphins.
Nine whales survive
Just nine of the 63 whales found stranded on a Northland beach on Friday have survived.
Stranded pilot whales refloated
Eleven pilot whales have been successfully transported and refloated at Matai Bay after a mass stranding on Karikari Beach near Kaitaia yesterday.
Whale death toll rises to 44
The number of whales to have perished on Karikari beach has now reached 44 - but rescuers are trying to save 14 survivors.
Hunting: Girl guide
She sells high-end furniture, but knows how to gut a pig, meet a hunting guide with a difference.
Giant squid washes up on beach
A giant squid which washed up on a Wellington beach this morning will be left to the elements.
Kiwi drowns after release back into wild
A week after being released back into the wild, and more than two months after being knocked over by a car, North Island brown kiwi Darkstar has drowned in a culvert.
Washed up sperm whale set alight
A huge sperm whale has been torched and butchered after washing up on a beach in the Wairarapa.
Hundreds pay last respects to Moko
About 400 people turned out to pay their last respects to Moko the dolphin at his funeral procession and memorial service in Whakatane today.
Kiwi hit by truck released back into wild
Darkstar the kiwi has made a full recovery after being hit by a truck and is being released back into the wild near Nunguru.
Fierce debate over Moko's remains
Talks continue today on where Moko the bottlenose dolphin should be laid to rest, with Mahia, Whakatane, Gisborne, Tologa Bay and Te Kaha vying to host his remains.
Moko arrives at Massey
The carcass believed to be of much-loved dolphin Moko has arrived at Massey University in Palmerston North for an autopsy.
Farewell to Moko the dolphin
Moko the dolphin, who thrilled and sometimes unsettled swimmers with his playfulness and imposing physical size, has been found dead.