Police investigating the slaying of farmer Scott Guy are following up reports of a woman trying to give away chocolate coloured Labrador puppies in a Palmerston North car park.

Christmas Island's astonishing wildlife makes it a nature lover's dream, says Kathy Marks.

A dozen people have contacted police about a possible link between the murder of farmer Scott Guy and the theft of three puppies.

This bustling city boasts plenty of options for families, writes Monique Balvert-O'Connor.

Catherine Masters is entertained by the residents of South Africa's Sabi Sabi Game Reserve.

It is the emblematic bird of sexual fidelity - and just like sexual fidelity itself, it is rapidly on the wane.

A teenager has been sent to prison for three months after smuggling two small snakes into the country in his pants.

Darkstar the kiwi has made a full recovery after being hit by a truck and is being released back into the wild near Nunguru.

Polar bears in the Hudson Bay area of Canada are likely to die out in the next three decades.

Veteran police dog handler Bruce Lamb is still managing to maintain his sense of humour, despite losing his 'best friend'.

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.

A Northland man was shot in the backside after his dog accidentally stepped on the trigger of a rifle, say police.

A drunk Aussie who was turfed out of a pub told police he climbed into Fatso's enclosure to give him a pat.