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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.
Canadian polar bears facing extinction
Polar bears in the Hudson Bay area of Canada are likely to die out in the next three decades.
Shot police upbeat despite wounds
Veteran police dog handler Bruce Lamb is still managing to maintain his sense of humour, despite losing his 'best friend'.
Pitbull victim's face of courage
A 8-year-old boy left with "half his face hanging off" after a pitbull attack said he was grateful it was him and not his baby brother or sister.
Dog shoots man in backside
A Northland man was shot in the backside after his dog accidentally stepped on the trigger of a rifle, say police.
Drunk bitten while riding 5 metre croc
A drunk Aussie who was turfed out of a pub told police he climbed into Fatso's enclosure to give him a pat.
Cattle electrocutions anger farmer
A farmer wants TrustPower to check its lines after eight cows died when a 33kV line dropped on his farm.
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.
<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Government failed in duty to stand up for citizens
Good on Pete Bethune, writes Matt McCarten.
Peter Bethune returns home
Anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune has arrived back in New Zealand, ending his five month-long nightmare.
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.
Wildlife charities upset over Elle Macpherson's 'rhino horn' comments
The supermodel says she regrets "banter" in which she appeared to admit using a banned product made from rhino horn.
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.
Moko removed from island
The dolphin carcass believed to be that of Moko was removed from Matakana Island by DOC staff this afternoon and will be sent to Massey University for an autopsy.