Had they remained in the wild, Elmo, Gonzo, Lulu and Gordon would have been long gone.

The decline of the kea, the world's only alpine parrot species, could spell the end of 12 per cent of New Zealand's alpine plants, researchers say.

A Kiw orca expert is hoping shocking evidence of a captive orca's injuries will persuade a Dutch court to set it free.

Dogs have been banned from Kaikohe's main street following a series of complaints about people walking intimidating dogs down Broadway.

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.

Underground ferret breeders in NZ feed Japanese demand for the blacklisted animals.

A neglected dog was left with scabies over his entire body, lost most of his fur and suffered damage to his eyes after his owner failed to get treatment for him.

What happens when you cross an empty-nested hen with a clutch of orphaned eggs? A match made in chook and duck heaven.