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Auckland firefighters respond to pet rescues
Firefighters were called to two animal rescue incidents in Auckland tonight.
Out of the ruins come ashes, thanks to dogs
Dogs help wildfire survivors recover their most precious possession: human cremains.
Sniffles the noseless dog needs a home
Sniffles may be missing a nose and have crooked teeth, but he still hopes for a family.
Damien O'Connor on fighting M. bovis
Eradication plan has made NZ's overall biosecurity system more resilient, O'Connor says.
Winston Peters critical as Japan announces whaling will resume
Japan has announced it will no longer hunt whales in the Southern Ocean.
New zebra born at Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo welcomed the new addition in the early hours of Christmas Eve.
Goose passes out after getting high on drugs dumped in park
Two birds had to be rushed for emergency treatment after swallowing dumped medication.
'It takes away all that anxiety'
The NZ Epilepsy Assist Dogs Trust gets $10,000 from Auckland Airport this Christmas.
Meghan caves to allow 'banned' royal tradition
Meghan is known for her animal activism, but she's had to make an allowance.
Alba the albino orangutan released into the wild
World's only known albino orangutan released into jungle after 20 month rehabilitation.
Concern as monarch butterfly sightings drop
There are fewer monarch butterflies around. Those that are don't appear to be laying eggs.
'Holy crap! There's a whole bunch of fins coming towards us'
Three mates were on a fishing trip near Wellington when a pod of orca found them.
'We got closer...and could see this mama carrying her pēpi on her nose'
A dolphin was seen carrying her dead calf in Coromandel waters this morning.
Local Focus: Daily pilgrimage to save the dotterel
DOC's dotterel dos and don'ts. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
The contentious new world of gluten-free pets
"Grain-free" pet food is taking over the shelves, but it's health benefits are disputed.
SPCA Auckland continuing work to desex cats in the city
SPCA Auckland is among charities to receive $10,000 from Auckland Airport this Christmas.
Name reveal for Kelly Tarlton's new happy feet
The latest additions to Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's penguin population finally have names.
Māui dolphin found dead on Auckland beach
Māui dolphins are a critically endangered species with less than 100 left.
Live Q&A with Santa and the Bay Sausage Rollers
Episode Three: On today's Viewpoint NZ we're on a mission to find the most festive town in New Zealand and Father Christmas is with us for a live Q&A.
Odd insurance claims: Rogue bat and sunnies-eating monkey
The list shows how travellers can end up in all sorts of unexpected situations.
Kind-hearted cop stops Auckland motorway traffic to protect ducklings
A group of cute little ducklings saw drivers being stopped by police this morning.
Penguin hit and killed by car in Timaru
Forest & Bird is calling for the Timaru District Council to change the speed limit.
Wanted: Names for Kelly Tarlton's new happy feet
Kelly Tarlton's is giving Herald readers the chance to name their new penguin chicks.
Owners arrested after starved dog chews off own leg to survive
'I have seen a lot of sick dogs but what has happened to Luke is beyond inhumane.'
Beloved Tauranga court dog Louie dies
Caring and patient labrador comforted young people giving evidence.
Cat shot between the eyes with an air rifle
A Burmese cat is lucky to be alive after being shot between the eyes with an air rifle.
Late president George H.W. Bush's dog waits next to casket
Touching image of former president's service dog has been posted.
Knickers the giant cow: why do some animals grow so big?
As well as unusual individuals, entire species of animals can also grow to become giants.
Dog caught entering neighbours' homes, defecating on their pillows
Dog's owner says he's been too ashamed of Jack's actions to speak up about them.
Outraged vegans storm steakhouse, play slaughterhouse recording
A group of vegans who stormed a steakhouse were shouted down by a stag party.