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Watch: Turtle recovers from surgery after eating nearly 1000 coins
A Thailand sea turtle underwent hours of surgery after she was found to have been attempting to digest nearly a thousand coins flipped into her pool by tourists hoping for good luck.
Penguin care funds run out
Six per cent of New Zealand's yellow-eyed penguin's have been treated.
Turtle swallowed 915 'lucky' coins
Veterinarians in Bangkok operated on the 25-year-old female green sea turtle nicknamed 'Bank'.
Baby elephant saved from side of road
Truck driver who helped the abandoned animal was criticised for smoking.
Is this happiest duckling in the world?
Life is good for ducklings saved from certain doom on a railway track.
'Hero' dog who saved boy to be spared
The pit bull cross which "saved" a boy whose mother allegedly tried to drown him has been spared.
Five pets who love selfies more than humans
Think you're pretty good at taking selfies? These pets have their selfie game down-'pat' and will make you think again.
Henry captured by fowl means
After five months on the run, Henry the rooster has been caught - thanks to a honeytrap.
What are these turkeys doing?
Footage of a flock of turkeys walking in perfect circles around a dead cat has sent the internet into a spin.
Dog attack father will not go to jail
Closure for father almost three years after his 4-year-old son was viciously mauled by the family dog.
Hilarious tourist v animal encounters
Tourists often find themselves in precarious situations with wild animals. Here are some of the best moments caught on camera.
Zoo Tales: Whistling Whio
Named after their whistling call, whio are beautiful and charismatic ducks! In today's Zoo Tales find out how Auckland Zoo is working with DOC and Genesis Energy to ensure whio are in our future forever.
Giant python devours possum
Nothing to see here folks, just a colossal python devouring an entire possum in a tree.
Tourists blamed for beach pig deaths
After half of the famed feral pig colony in the Bahamas dropped dead, rowdy tourists were blamed.
How do you feel about shark culling?
COMMENT: Rachel Smalley discusses whether we need to strike a balance between marine and human life and the environment.
Elderly man, dog no match for pitbulls
A 94-year-old Kerikeri man is recovering in hospital after trying to defend his pet from an attack by two unrestrained pitbull terriers.
Reward being raised for horse death
A crowd funding page has been set up to raise a reward, after a brutal horse death in Burwood.
1080 best option for controlling pests
COMMENT: While those who oppose 1080 will say it's indiscriminate, what's the alternative, asks Rachel Smalley.
Woman finds animal carcass on beach
Days after an animal skin discovery on an Auckland beach, a carcass adds to the intrigue.
Catacular show puts cats in spotlight
Forget the musical Cats, here's a genuine cat show where the feline stars are centre stage if they want
Woman leaves millions to SPCA in will
A Wellington woman who left millions of dollars to the SPCA in her will was honoured today when a new $4million animal centre was renamed after her.
Antivenom dose saves boy from spider bite
A 10-year-old boy has required what's believed to be the largest dose of antivenom administered in Australia to survive being bitten by a funnel-web.
Origin of dog skin remains a mystery
It is still unclear how a piece of freshly-skinned dog flesh ended on Takapuna Beach.
Grisly discovery on Auckland beach
Police and Auckland Council have been told about the discovery of the freshly skinned dog flesh.
Risk of seals dying during SH1 roadworks
Breeding colony of 2000 seals north of Kaikoura at risk as part of SH1 rebuild.
Giraffe dies at Wellington Zoo
Tisa the giraffe died after complications followed a health check.
Zoo Tales: Snake-necked turtles
With their serpent-like necks and round unusual eyes, there’s just something about seeing our snake-necked turtles swimming around that is mesmerising! In this week’s Zoo Tales episode, ectotherm keeper Seth tells us about these long-lived and long-necked turtles.
Felix the cat gets a book deal
Among the litany of feline stars, on the slate-grey platforms of Huddersfield train station, a new panjandrum emerged: Felix.