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Second sea snake found on Bay of Plenty beach shocks dog walker

The man thought the serpent was an eel before realising it was the rare, venomous species after another sighting earlier this week.

Homeless woman's dog put down despite public offers to pay fees

Tauranga City Council has defended euthanising 10-year-old Marley, who was impounded for not being registered.

Horse badly injured in attack by two dogs on Bay of Plenty beach

Taiatini Nelson urged his horse Hero into the sea to escape a prolonged attack by two off-leash dogs at Pāpāmoa Beach on Tuesday.

Wellington Zoo announces death of eldest red panda Khusi

Identifiable by her pale face, Khusi was "beloved by the entire zoo community".