Labour is asking whether limits are needed for recreational anglers of the threatened species.

Labour calls for review as whitebait season gets underway

The party is questioning whether the rules governing the threatened species are fit for purpose.

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Emu chicks Po and Hautea.

Ruatoria man becomes surrogate dad to two rescued emu chicks

Graeme Atkins stumbled across the emus a few weeks ago when he pulled up to gather wood for a birthday celebration.

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The National Dog Show has a long history with Manfeild, who has first hosted the event in 2009.

Doggone it: National Dog Show canned due to Manfeild surface concerns

The National Dog Show Committee has scrapped this year’s event, which was to commence at Manfeild in Feilding on September 10, due to members’ concerns with the limestone surface of the indoor stadium.

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Like Whangamata and many Coromandel beaches, council impose seasonal dog bans during the population swell.

Bad dog incidents drop in Thames-Coromandel after council condemns attack

Dog-related incidents have again been in the spotlight following a high-profile attack in Tairua in 2024.

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Leah Forsyth and her son, Ethan Colquhoun, sit on the porch with his cat, Snowy, at the spot where a roaming dog snatched Leah’s cat, Marley.

Cat snatched from porch prompts calls for stricter roaming dog laws

For two Hastings cat owners, any change would be too late. But they’re determined to speak up in the hope that a crackdown gains traction.

Sat, Aug 29

Andrew Saville with bird poo on his shirt

Bird leaves its mark on Andrew Saville: 'Hopefully it’s good luck'

Sav's appearance on Breakfast was derailed by the local wildlife.

Fri, Aug 28

Roaming dogs create a range of potential issues. (Source: NZME)

Fines increase threefold in Far North dog control crackdown

A report suggests the district continues to face significant challenges, including an increase in dangerous and menacing dogs.

Wed, Aug 26

Kwite.

'Sweet-natured' chimp euthanised at Wellington Zoo after fight

Eleven-year-old Kitwe, named by the late Jane Goodall, was critically injured.

Wed, Aug 26

Waitakere ward councillor Ken Turner said the pig population had grown from almost nothing to a "huge" problem in the past 18 months, and he pointed the finger at his own council.

'Pigs out, people in' - feral animals ripping up native bush in Auckland ranges

Waitakere ward councillor Ken Turner said the pig population had grown into a "huge" problem in the past 18 months, pointing the finger at his own council.

Wed, Aug 26

The Government has announced a $9.7m funding boost toward management of wild deer and goats.

Government announces funding boost to protect NZ from goats and deer

A four-year funding boost of $9.7 million will help protect New Zealand’s national parks and native ecosystems from wild goats and deer.

Tue, Aug 25

Leah Stewart.

'Remarkable' recovery: Sydney shark attack survivor thanks supporters

Leah Stewart was swimming at a Sydney beach when she was attacked by what was believed to be a 3.5m great white shark.

Mon, Aug 24

Australia has recorded its first case of bird flu in a mammal.

Australia confirms first bird flu case in mammal

A long-nosed fur seal at Beachport in South Australia tested positive for the H5 bird flu, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Sun, Aug 23

Freddy the "aggressive" donkey.

Donkey jumps into van and bites motorists in Germany

A donkey on the loose in northern Germany attacked two motorists by jumping into their van, kicking and biting them along with a third woman who tried to help restrain the aggressive equine.

Sat, Aug 22

The ewe and her five lambs.

'Absolutely stunned': Tasman farmer delivers rare quintuplet lambs

Alison White delivered five lambs on a freezing night in Pigeon Valley, pulling the final lamb from deep inside the ewe after thinking she had already delivered four.

Fri, Aug 21

Daylight kiwi brawl on predator-free Ulva Island, just off Stewart Island/Rakiura.

Video shows daylight kiwi brawl on predator-free island

The 45-second video — taken by Cayle Cross and Madison Pusch in October 2025 — showed the two adult kiwi striking each other with their powerful legs and claws.

Wed, Aug 19

Sonny and his parents Greg and Jordan.

Dog held at animal shelter after fatal Christchurch attack on young child

The dog that killed a one-year-old boy in Aranui was registered and had never come to the city council's attention, the council says.

Mon, Aug 17

An adult penguin nesting with its week-old chicks.

Unvaccinated penguins spark Kaikōura trust review amidst bird flu

The Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust is seeking a ministerial review of the Department of Conservation's decision not to vaccinate little penguins against bird flu.

Sun, Aug 16

Blue.E and Sasha are accused of attacking people and stock in Pāpāmoa in November and have been impounded.

Dog owners face charges after Pāpāmoa attacks

Tauranga City Council is prosecuting owners of dogs allegedly involved in recent high-profile attacks in Pāpāmoa.

Sun, Aug 16

Authorities are investigating footage that appears to show two people chasing down and running over a live cow with quad bikes on the Chatham Islands, saying the behaviour falls well short of acceptable animal welfare standards.

MPI probes video of cow chased, run over by quad bikes on Chathams

The footage appears to show two people pursuing a live feral cow, with MPI saying the behaviour falls well short of acceptable animal welfare standards.

Sun, Aug 16

Sophie Greer and her 10-month-old cavoodle Lottie were attacked by a Rottweiler while walking in the new reserve across from the Pakowhai dog park in Pakowhai Road, Hastings.

'I’m going to die here': Hastings woman recounts Rottweiler attack

A Hastings woman who felt the teeth of a roaming Rottweiler sink into her thought she was going to die when she saw a second dog approaching.

Sat, Aug 15

In this photo provided by Maumelle Animal Services, a snake is seen in a helmet at Maumelle Animal Shelter.

US high school football player finds venomous snake in his helmet

The player wore the helmet for nearly an hour and was fortunate he wasn't bitten by the deadly serpentine.

Thu, Aug 13

The huge whale was found washed up near Westport. (Source: Don & Ali Parish Photography)

Huge pygmy blue whale washes up dead on West Coast beach

The whale measured 21.7 metres in length and was estimated to weigh around 20 tonnes.

Wed, Aug 12

Rangatira spider.

Conservationists want to bring this spider back from remote NZ islands

The Rangatira spider is one of New Zealand’s largest spiders, with females weighing up to five grams before laying eggs — almost as much as the country’s smallest bird.

Mon, Aug 10

Porirua City Council is investigating who is responsible for the leak that caused the sinkhole..

'My heart went into my throat': Dog falls into Porirua sinkhole

Jo Jones managed to pull her pet out before her head went under "very wide-eyed, it gave her a fright".

Fri, Aug 7

Hunter the detector dog

'A last hurrah': Detector dog's impressive retirement day haul

Ministry for Primary Industries detector beagle Hunter finished up his baggage carousel duty with an astonishing four different interceptions.

Fri, Aug 7