New ZealandStranded whales swim off on high tideA pod of 66 pilot whales beached west of Nelson yesterday swam off on the high tide overnight, DOC says.04 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandBeaten seal pup put downA baby seal which was attacked in West Auckland on Monday night has been put down.28 Jan 12:27 AM
New ZealandOwner horrified at castration of prized pedigreeThe mysterious and totally unauthorised neutering of pedigree cat Buddy has infuriated his Tauranga owner, who can no longer lease him out as a stud cat.27 Jan 12:10 AM
WorldRoar power beats snappy ambushThree lionesses pounced on a crocodile - and a tourist caught it all on camera.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeaten baby fur sealA baby fur seal found brutally beaten in a west Auckland stream is now recovering at Auckland Zoo. DOC is prosecuting two men over the attack. Photos / Auckland Zoo25 Jan 04:04 AM
PropertyReality Check - Emu farmingSometimes your new life on a piece of land can all be going swimmingly when the red tape of bureaucracy comes along and changes everything.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRugby-playing pig travels by hogReal pigs don't fly. They ride on Harley-Davidsons. At least Billy Black's 6-month-old kunekune pig does.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDOC puts stranded whales out of miseryDOC staff have killed 10 pilot whales which survived the stranding of a pod of 24 in Parengarenga harbour in the Far North. 21 Jan 03:56 AM
WorldSharks just love snappy dressersIf you want to minimise chances of a shark attack, leave your fluorescent boardshorts or yellow polka-dot bikini at home.19 Jan 04:30 PM