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Penguin has 50 per cent chance of survival

A young emperor penguin has a 50 per cent chance of survival after filling its throat with sand from a Kapiti Coast beach.

Sick oceans threaten NZ's seas

Expert to visit royal penguin visitor

Emperor of the Kapiti Coast

A rare emperor penguin, from the Antarctic, has been spotted at Peka Peka Beach. It's the first such sighting in New Zealand since 1967.

Royal visitor seen at Kapiti beach

Dog owners hot under collar over neuter glitch

Council backs down on its demand for written proof Manukau pets desexed.

Success: Protein nourishes export ambitions

Kiwi food-processing expertise is making inroads in a growing range of overseas markets.

Unfaithful birds with 'cheating genes'

Critics' bite spur to improvement

The 159 dogs at Barkley Manor can't give online feedback on their grooming and the way they're treated.

SPCA struggling as dog numbers swell

The SPCA is considering setting up mobile adoption centres in upmarket suburbs to help deal with an unprecedented number of dumped pets.

Canberra push for livestock trade standards

Support for poison gets broad welcome

Teddy needs lifesaver dead or alive

Pitbull owner denies pet savaged sister

Government gives backing to 1080 report

James Griffin: The cat's finally out of the bag

Letter from Tibbles: Hello feeble Earthlings, We have lived amongst you for long enough now. We have put up with your inconsistent and illogical ways for far too long ...