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Tears as victim recalls dog attack

Dog shot during home invasion

A dog has been shot in a violent home invasion in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill early this morning.

Penguins find safe haven in cosy cove

Had they remained in the wild, Elmo, Gonzo, Lulu and Gordon would have been long gone.

Decline of kea threatens alpine plants

The decline of the kea, the world's only alpine parrot species, could spell the end of 12 per cent of New Zealand's alpine plants, researchers say.

Kiwi fights to save abused orca

A Kiw orca expert is hoping shocking evidence of a captive orca's injuries will persuade a Dutch court to set it free.

Main street dog ban after vicious attack

Dogs have been banned from Kaikohe's main street following a series of complaints about people walking intimidating dogs down Broadway.

Meat boom fuels prices for best genes

Island's conservation scare

Sniffer dogs were used to check predator-free islands off Northland's coast after a boat broke a mooring and drifted onto rocks, sparking a conservation scare.

Angry birds attack power workers

Neglected dog left with painful sores

A neglected dog was left with scabies over his entire body, lost most of his fur and suffered damage to his eyes after his owner failed to get treatment for him.

Owner of starved dog appeals sentence

Rare kiwi birds released into wild

Tasmanian devils on the run

Star hits streets for SPCA

Injured elephant keeper stable

Flock of flatties get a lamb

Dolphins get song power

Twelve shark attacks predicted for Australian summer