OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Is central Auckland any place for a herd of elephants?Should a popular, well-used park give up part of its territory to a herd of imported elephants?15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandVictim's neighbour loses pedigree petsIt's the $6400 question - would anyone commit murder to steal a litter of chocolate Labrador puppies?07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandGiant squid washes up on beachA giant squid which washed up on a Wellington beach this morning will be left to the elements.07 Aug 02:11 AM
New ZealandKiwi drowns after release back into wildA week after being released back into the wild, and more than two months after being knocked over by a car, North Island brown kiwi Darkstar has drowned in a culvert.03 Aug 01:00 AM
TravelMauritius the melting potIts location is little-known but its cultural appeal is huge - Pamela Wade throws herself into the Mauritian mix.01 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandWashed up sperm whale set alightA huge sperm whale has been torched and butchered after washing up on a beach in the Wairarapa.31 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleJane of the jungleInspired by a love of Dr Dolittle and Tarzan to go to Tanzania and study chimpanzees, Jane Goodall has now clocked up 50 years of groundbreaking research into their behaviour. Robin McKie charts her extraordinary story.30 Jul 05:30 PM