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Bieber's monkey adopted by German zoo

A tiny capuchin monkey belonging to Justin Bieber won lifetime residency in Germany on Saturday after the singer'sagents said Bieber would not try to recover his confiscated pet.

Fishermen angry at call to extend set-net ban

Otago commercial fishermen have reacted with anger to a proposal to extend a ban on set-net fishing around the Otago Peninsula to help preserve yellow-eyed penguin colonies.

Mice return from a month in space

A Russian capsule carrying mice, lizards and other small animals has returned to Earth after spending a month in space for what scientists said was the longest experiment of its kind.

Lid lowered on global warming rate

New research from Oxford University shows the rate of global warming has been lower over the past decade than it was previously.

Catriona MacLennan: Review of animal welfare law too timid

New Zealand in 2013 has the opportunity to take a bold step and introduce the best animal welfare laws in the world.

Precious penguins needing better protection

Extending a ban on set net fishing around the Otago Peninsula will stem the deaths of one of the rarest penguin species in the world

Another rare shark discovery

A second rare shark has been found washed up on Muriwai Beach in less than a week.

Eco-friendly sendoff option for your pets

It was the death and unceremonious disposal of a guinea pig that sparked a business plan for Jane Bogust.

Heli-hunting ban about 'fairness'

The heli-hunting season on Department of Conservation land ends in late July and it is quite likely to be the last.

Morgan unveils plans to eradicate Stewart Island pests

Plans to completely eradicate Stewart Island of pests have been unveiled by anti-cat crusader Gareth Morgan.

Time for Duncan the kokako to go home

Bird catchers will be out in the Auckland suburb of Glendowie today after the runaway kokako was discovered a fortnight ago.

Live chat: Orana Park keeper

Find somewhere else, stray feeders told

Dog owner faces prosecution

The owner of a dog that ripped a large chunk of flesh from an elderly man's arm is to be prosecuted if the animal is not released to dog control officers.

Hector's dolphins caught in nets

Two Hector's dolphins have been captured by set nets during an electronic monitoring programme of the set net industry in Timaru.

Rare bird living in suburbia

Residents of a leafy street in suburban Auckland are keeping their cats in at night and are helping Department of Conservation staff catch an adventurous and rare kokako.