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DunedinSeptember 21

Caring for injured kereru

The Wildlife Hospital has seen a late-season surge in kereru this month, bringing an understated but unmistakable presence to the forest bird ward.
Caring for injured kereru
Caring for injured kereru
DunedinNovember 24

Eye injuries in birds can be tricky

When it comes to flying skills, some of our native birds are known for their incredible grace in the air, daring acrobatics and controlled dives that take your breath away.
Eye injuries in birds can be tricky
Eye injuries in birds can be tricky
DunedinMay 31

Decision not to fund wildlife hospital defended

A regional council panel has defended its recommendation to not fund the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital in a move which "astounded'' the facility's trust.
Decision not to fund wildlife hospital defended
Decision not to fund wildlife hospital defended
EntertainmentApril 17

Otago Wildlife Photography Competition 2013

From amazing animals to peculiar plants, the Otago Wildlife Photography Competition, organised by the Otago Museum, again attracted a range of stunning images.
QueenstownMay 22

Wayward seabird set back on epic trail

A wayward sooty shearwater was given a lift home aloft man-made wings from Queenstown to Milford Sound so it can have another attempt at its epic migration to North America.
Wayward seabird set back on epic trail
Wayward seabird set back on epic trail
DunedinFebruary 1

Country life not NZ fur seal's lot

The New Zealand fur seal which visited a Taieri farm this week has decided country life is not for it, after all.
CanterburyApril 18

Few sockeye in Benmore and Ohau

The mystery of the sockeye salmon in Lakes Benmore and Ohau has taken another twist.
Few sockeye in Benmore and Ohau
Few sockeye in Benmore and Ohau
TravelMarch 24

Swimming with the manatees

Swimming with the manatees
Swimming with the manatees
DunedinMarch 8

Men face charges of trade in geckos

International reptile thieves may have again targeted Otago Peninsula. Two Germans have been arrested and charged with being involved in the illegal trade of jewelled geckos from the area.
Men face charges of trade in geckos
Men face charges of trade in geckos
EntertainmentFebruary 21

'Life' series made for high-definition big screens

Life, like its predecessor Planet Earth, is the reason flat screens, Blu-ray and high-definition TV were invented.
'Life' series made for high-definition big screens
'Life' series made for high-definition big screens
CanterburyJanuary 17

Wide berth advised

This immature elephant seal which has made a temporary home in the Waihao River, near Waimate, is now making forays up to 1.5km upstream, prompting a warning from the Department of Conservation for the public to take care around the rare visitor.
Wide berth advised
Wide berth advised
DunedinNovember 30

Lonely seal tries life in fast lane

While many people were enjoying a day in the sun at the beach yesterday, a New Zealand fur seal decided to head to a rather unlikely spot - the middle of Dunedin's Portsmouth Dr.
Lonely seal tries life in fast lane
Lonely seal tries life in fast lane
QueenstownNovember 22

Kiwi chick dies; parents produce another egg

"A pretty sad day for all" is how the manager of Queenstown's Kiwi Birdlife Park described the death of their "miracle" kiwi chick yesterday.
TravelNovember 2

Locals keep tourists on toes

Locals keep tourists on toes
Locals keep tourists on toes
DunedinNovember 1

Kiwis seen and heard in Orokonui Ecosanctuary

The eight kiwi released at Orokonui Ecosanctuary at the weekend have begun moving around their new home.
DunedinOctober 15

Ring ring, wing wing

With five felines living on the family's Abbotsford farmlet, Ulli Graham is used to seeing the result of their hunting expeditions - mice, rats, lizards, baby rabbits, birds and weta.
Ring ring, wing wing
Ring ring, wing wing
NewsOctober 10

Traps a weapon against Tb

About 100 possums have been caught in the Lake Hayes area over the past three weeks through an Animal Health Board exercise designed to control the spread of bovine tuberculosis (Tb).
DunedinOctober 5

Stuffed native birds go under hammer

A rare case of stuffed native New Zealand birds from the 1870s is expected to fetch thousands at auction in Dunedin tomorrow.
Stuffed native birds go under hammer
Stuffed native birds go under hammer
DunedinSeptember 20

Gecko release successful

The translocation of jewelled geckos from Otago Peninsula to Orokonui Ecosanctuary has been declared a success, after almost two years.
EntertainmentSeptember 20

Something fishy

Jeremy Wade is full of fish stories, only he's not exaggerating when he describes his latest catch.
Something fishy
Something fishy
DunedinSeptember 15

We don't know how lucky we are, says Doc man

Born and bred Otago residents may not realise how lucky they are to have so many wildlife treasures right on their doorstep, Department of Conservation Coastal Otago programme manager biodiversity assets David Agnew says.
We don't know how lucky we are, says Doc man
We don't know how lucky we are, says Doc man
DunedinSeptember 12

Visitor could be missing kaka No 9

A kaka spotted in a Saddle Hill garden could be the missing bird from Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
DunedinSeptember 6

Photograph proof of whale's journey

A chance photograph taken by the public has helped researchers show a southern right whale has travelled more than 600km from the Auckland Islands to Coastal Otago in a few weeks.
DunedinAugust 27

Govt plans tough new penalties for wildlife smugglers

The Government plans to introduce tough new penalties aimed at deterring would-be wildlife smugglers from entering New Zealand.
South OtagoAugust 24

Beaked whales found washed ashore

Two dead beaked whales found washed up on the Catlins Coast recently brings to five the number of dead marine mammals found on the coast this year - an unusually high number, according to Department of Conservation ranger Cheryl Pullar.
Beaked whales found washed ashore
Beaked whales found washed ashore