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Sheep-killing soldiers seek diversion

Snorkel the hippo dies aged 50

One of Auckland Zoo's oldest residents, Snorkel the hippopotamus, was euthanised last night after her health deteriorated.

Plea for sightings of entangled humpback

High winds postpone whale rescue

One humpback whale freed, another to rescue

Poor conditions may prevent the rescue of a second whale entangled in rope today.

NZ panda hears call of the wild

Reports of second whale caught in rope, plastic - DOC

DOC staff are investigating reports of another 12-15 metre humpback whale caught in rope and plastic in the Far North.

Entangled whale freed off Northland

A large humpback whale which was tangled in rope off the Far North coast has been freed this afternoon.

Rabbit-swinging man says he was trying to show animal off

A man is defending accusations that he held a rabbit by its ears and thrust it at passers-by in Auckland's Queen Street.

Lop-eared rabbit rescued by police

Cape Kidnappers: Life in the colonies

Cape Kidnappers is a rugged, chaotic and whiffy bird-lovers' paradise, writes Paul Rush.

Here's lookin' at you, kid

Southland, South Otago farmers to get support

Concern in Britain over NZ halal lamb

Some British consumers say they won't buy New Zealand lamb because of concerns over the halal method of killing animals.

Pet project

Win a family trip with Auckland's Whale Dolphin Safari

We have a family pass valued at $390 for two adults and two children to venture out to one of the most diverse marine parks in the world - Auckland's own Hauraki Gulf.