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Little gifts to farewell Kashin the elephant
Thousands of children turn out to farewell Kashin the elephant, with the zoo keen to replace Kashin within the next 12 months.
Public health warning on Auckland beaches lifted
The Auckland Regional Health Service warns poisoning is still possible at Auckland beaches, but lifts its warning on people going to the beach.
Red tape means new elephant years away
Much-loved Kashin buried on hillside where she and Burma used to forage.
Kashin's health issues too much to bear
Auckland Zoo closes for the day as staff grieve the loss of 40-year-old Kashin the Elephant, who died yesterday.
Remembering Kashin, Auckland's famous elephant
Photos: The life of Kashin, Auckland Zoo's most famous resident
Support for Rudman's 'pit bull on a barbie' column
International storm erupts over Herald columnist Brian Rudman's call to "throw another pit bull on the barbie".
Toddler sick after sip of seawater at North Shore beach
A 2-year-old girl became ill five minutes after drinking seawater at Narrow Neck Beach.
New beach poisoning fear as fifth dog dies
Authorities have taken samples from the dog to find out if it is a victim of the toxin found in puffer fish that killed at least one dog on Narrow Neck Beach.
Another dog dies on 'toxic' Auckland beach
The public are being told to keep children and dogs away from beaches in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf while the source of a mystery toxic poison is investigated.
<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Throw another pit bull on the barbie
Barbecuing a family pet is not so very different to roasting a lamb or chook raised at home.