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Whale of a tale spectacle

A pair of humpback whales thrilled tourists in the Bay of Islands, breaching several times out of the water in full display.

Trampers find rare albino snail

Doggone it! Puppy present stuck in hole

Pandas set for Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo

Plans underway for new Opo dolphin statue

Rena: A deadly combination of tar and feathers

When the Rena struck and grounded on Astrolabe Reef on October 5, great fears for the wildlife spread as fast as the floating slick of oil. The following day four dead birds were seen as the first of many casualties.

Locals push for Opo replacement after attack

Your pet's home away from home

It's got everything you could ever want in holiday accommodation - exclusive suites, flat-screen TVs with access to cable shows, a pool, playground and top class food.

Rena: Birds' return warms eco-hearts

NZ bee swarm: 'It was like a horror movie'

Truck loses sheep in mishap

Rena's oiled animals set for release

Wendyl Nissen: Old dog, new trick

Shirl amps up the limp so that Wendyl Nissen will spoil her.

Want to adopt Patch? You'll have to speak his language

Paw-fect dog's life for kittens

Kerre Woodham: DoC moves at snail's pace

Wildlife icons may be 'beyond help'

Kangaroo population jumps in Queensland