New ZealandSnorkel the hippo dies aged 50One of Auckland Zoo's oldest residents, Snorkel the hippopotamus, was euthanised last night after her health deteriorated.30 Sep 11:23 PM
New ZealandOne humpback whale freed, another to rescuePoor conditions may prevent the rescue of a second whale entangled in rope today.29 Sep 07:11 PM
New ZealandReports of second whale caught in rope, plastic - DOCDOC staff are investigating reports of another 12-15 metre humpback whale caught in rope and plastic in the Far North.29 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandEntangled whale freed off NorthlandA large humpback whale which was tangled in rope off the Far North coast has been freed this afternoon.29 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo in panda swap with IndiaAuckland Zoo is sending one of its female red pandas, Khosuva, to India in exchange for a male red panda at Darjeeling Zoo in India.29 Sep 02:12 AM
Commonwealth GamesSnakes, marauding monkeys menace GamesFierce monkeys and snake charmers have been deployed at several Commonwealth Games venues to try to protect athletes.28 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandDOC suspends whale rescue opDepartment of Conservation staff attempting to free a humpback whale tangled in ropes in Doubtless Bay in the Far North have called off the operation for the night.28 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandRabbit-swinging man says he was trying to show animal offA man is defending accusations that he held a rabbit by its ears and thrust it at passers-by in Auckland's Queen Street.27 Sep 05:08 AM
TravelCape Kidnappers: Life in the coloniesCape Kidnappers is a rugged, chaotic and whiffy bird-lovers' paradise, writes Paul Rush.26 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandConcern in Britain over NZ halal lambSome British consumers say they won't buy New Zealand lamb because of concerns over the halal method of killing animals.26 Sep 03:21 AM
TravelWin a family trip with Auckland's Whale Dolphin SafariWe 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.25 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandRescuers' hard work saves 14 whalesDoC was forced to end the misery of seven whales that re-beached themselves at Rarawa Bay.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandA dozen whales refloated, three dieMore than half of the 24 whales being refloated in the Far North this evening have made it into the water, but three have died.24 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandStranded whales wait in estuaryVolunteers last night comforted stranded whales that had been moved from a Far North beach to a nearby stream.23 Sep 05:30 PM
