The smaller seal reminded Char Tawera of a famous visitor to Gisborne over 20 years ago.

A seal lazily floating down Waimata River reminded Char Tawera of the (much larger) elephant seal Homer who famously visited Gisborne more than two decades ago. Video / Char Tawera

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The Mark Walker-trained filly has continued her stunning run of form.

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'She’s still user-friendly but at the moment the ears aren’t really that well painted on.'

Vada’s Angel often works with pounds in Western Bay, Rotorua and Tauranga , rescuing dogs whose time is about to run out. Video / Tom Eley

The DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.

The incident has conservationists calling for four-wheel drives to be banned from beaches.

'It was pleasing, just the way he did it today.'

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68-year-old John McArthur vividly recalls the first time he saw a butterfly.

The young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.

Betty White’s untimely demise took place in front of shocked visitors who alerted staff.

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The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a much-needed bond between the two and allows his parents to relax. Video / Tom Eley

He has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.

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DoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.

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The attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.

'Let’s be clear - there is one bird that is better than all the others.'

Thirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.

Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.

Kate’s brother says Ella was instrumental in supporting him through his ‘lowest ebb'.

Girl required 10 stitches after animal's bite lacerated her lip.

Two-month-old Moo Deng has won hearts across Asia.

The Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons have just begun their breeding season. A deeper look at these beautiful creatures. Video / NZ Herald