A 62-year-old woman died after she was mauled by three dogs in Northland's Kaihū last week.
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Despite the seasonal uptick in sightings, the global shark population faces the dire consequences of marine reserves' environmental failings.
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Chilean flame creeper – a fast-spreading, invasive weed marked by distinctive red flowers – has become a threat in "many regions".
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The nest was made up of an eclectic collection of plastic, paper, cardboard and other bits and bobs.
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Dog control rules have come under the spotlight after a woman was killed by a pack of dogs in Kaipara's Kaihū.
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SPCA inspectors found more than 200 animals on the Northland property, many in severe distress, leading to a 21‑month prison sentence and an extended ban on owning animals.
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The animal was still alive but severely deformed after being dragged 400m.
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The pair were visiting a friend in Bevin Pl in Bryndwr on Saturday afternoon when the boy was attacked by two American Bulldog cross dogs.
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Recent attacks have sparked calls for an overhaul of the Dog Control Act.
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Wildlife conservationists are again raising the plight of pangolins, the shy, scaly anteaters found in parts of Africa and Asia.
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Official says, without change, "we will see more tragedies like this occur" and the law is "no longer fit for purpose".
Sat, Feb 21
SPCA chief scientific officer Dr Arnja Dale said New Zealand's dog control laws were "incredibly outdated" and needed an overhaul.
Politics
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Racers stayed focused as spectators cheered on the canine intruder before it crossed the finish line and was restrained by venue officials.
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Kaipara District Council said there had been four complaints about the dogs in November, December – and this week.
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"You’re not talking about Lassie here," Jones said.
"We've got a community there that's absolutely devastated," Snow Tane.
The temporary closure — requested by Ngāti Manuhiri and backed by a rāhui — will prohibit taking most marine life from east coast rockpools from next month.
Sun, Feb 15
Aucklanders are being invited to match with a new best friend with a tail.
Fri, Feb 13
Photographer Andy Bruce captured the bronze whaler sharks swimming in shallow waters alongside a large school of kahawai early Tuesday morning.
Thu, Feb 12
The sea cow is on the mend at SeaWorld Orlando after a coordinated rescue effort.
Many of the pests were people's unwanted pet goldfish and turtles that had been dumped in the lake.
Sam Hall is the second person in less than a month to speak out about the stress of a council system that advises dog owners of complaints made about their pets by anonymous neighbours.
Scientists say the findings suggests that the roots of capacity for imagination are not unique to the human species.
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Among the exotic haul were a 1.3-metre croc, 38 snakes, including a deadly cobra, 19 lizards, three hedgehogs and nine cats.
"There have been times when I have found five cats on my patio," one resident said.
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