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New welfare code expected to push up egg price - Govt
A new welfare code for layer hens which effectively bans battery cages is expected to push up the price of eggs to consumers.
Fears whales could restrand
DOC says the longer a refloated pod of whales are in deep water the better the chances they will not restrand
Oysters being wiped out around the world
Enjoy your shucking while it lasts. Wild oysters are now "functionally extinct" in many places where they were once plentiful.
Stranded whale pod reunites after refloating
About 70 pilot whales which became stranded at the top of the South Island have made it to deeper water.
Pilot whales restranded
A group of pilot whales appears to have beached once more on Farewell Spit, at the top of the South Island.
Stranded whales swim off on high tide
A pod of 66 pilot whales beached west of Nelson yesterday swam off on the high tide overnight, DOC says.
Beaten seal pup put down
A baby seal which was attacked in West Auckland on Monday night has been put down.
Owner horrified at castration of prized pedigree
The mysterious and totally unauthorised neutering of pedigree cat Buddy has infuriated his Tauranga owner, who can no longer lease him out as a stud cat.
Roar power beats snappy ambush
Three lionesses pounced on a crocodile - and a tourist caught it all on camera.