The scavengers of the sky are now hitting Mount Maunganui's cafe scene, dive-bombing al fresco customers, knocking over coffees and defecating on patrons.

Sam Judd looks at the effect of plastic and toxins on marine life - particularly killer whales.

The keepers of our most fearsome predators tell Bronwyn Sell how they avoid being eaten.

A young huntaway that was seized from its owner after becoming badly malnourished has bounced back in the care of a loving Bay of Plenty family.

The Wellington Zoo's six-year-old male giraffe Seun died today after an operation to cure a painful hoof condition.

Following the kings of beasts on their hunt for breakfast is both thrilling and disconcerting, writes Aaron Smale.

A kiwi egg, known as Nick1, hatched yesterday at the Auckland Zoo close to midday. He is the zoo's fifth born kiwi from this breeding season.