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Phar Lap's bones off to Australia
The skeleton of champion New Zealand racehorse Phar Lap is to be shipped across to Australia.

Nepalese Govt under pressure to protect rhinos
At least 28 rhinos, an endangered species, have died in the past year.

Harpoon attack angers anti-whaling lobby
Conservationists want Australia to lead the anti-whaling charge at a major summit next week, in response to footage of a whale being hit by an exploding harpoon.

Win in England for Golden Shears champ
Golden Shears champion Cam Ferguson has claimed first place at the Royal Cornwall Open in England.

Prosecutors seek jail for Bethune
Japanese prosecutors are demanding two years jail for NZ anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune, on trial for assault and charges after the boarding of a harpoon ship in Antarctic waters.

Fowl deeds in Aussie backyards
A resurgence in backyard gardening is driven by those looking to eat healthier and cheaper.

Woman saves dogs from house fire - but forgets grandson
A guilt-ridden English grandmother saved her four greyhounds but left her young grandson asleep upstairs when her house caught fire.

Enderby Island: City at world's end
Jim Eagles visits the remote Sub-Antarctic islands and finds thriving populations of rare birds and wildlife, as well as breathtaking flora.

Kakapo chicks to benefit from baby incubators
Kakapo chicks are set to benefit from the gifting of seven baby incubators by two New Zealand hospitals.

Britain shocked by fox attack on infants
Britain is reeling after an apparent attack by a fox on two babies asleep in their cots.

Bumblebees die before rescue mission to UK
Hand-picked NZ bumblebees waiting to be sent to Britain on a pollination "rescue mission" have died in captivity.