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!['Trampled to death': Tourist killed by elephants after trying to take photo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Trampled to death': Tourist killed by elephants after trying to take photo
The tourist walked towards the herd. Then the matriarch became 'agitated'.
![Dumped and emaciated: Influx of puppies dumped on roadsides and bushes in Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Dumped and emaciated: Influx of puppies dumped on roadsides and bushes in Far North
The Kerikeri SPCA has seen an influx of abandoned puppies.
![How to care for pets during a disaster: Workshops to be held across NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
How to care for pets during a disaster: Workshops to be held across NZ
The training will be offered in workshops around the country.
![Exotic pet show slammed as a ‘Willy Wonka’ experience; complaints to SPCA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Exotic pet show slammed as a ‘Willy Wonka’ experience; complaints to SPCA
Organiser rejects claims of animal abuse and underwhelming stalls.
!['Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads
“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."
![Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden
50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat
![Australian law passes to end live sheep exports by sea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Australian law passes to end live sheep exports by sea
Australia to outlaw live sheep exports by sea.
![Nearly 400 cats killed in controversial competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Nearly 400 cats killed in controversial competition
One man killed 65 cats, landing him a $500 prize.
![David Beckham’s daughter-in-law to sue dog groomer over pet's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
David Beckham’s daughter-in-law to sue dog groomer over pet's death
Nicola Peltz’s nine-year-old pet chihuahua suffered a medical emergency and died suddenly.
![Can pets get car sick? How to help your dog or cat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Can pets get car sick? How to help your dog or cat
Car rides can be a daunting experience for pets. How can you make their journey smoother?
!['Definitely won't forget it': Dog hit by car fleeing police and tossed 4m into air](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Definitely won't forget it': Dog hit by car fleeing police and tossed 4m into air
Three witnesses tried to flag down police to help find the stricken animal.
![Kiwi dog daycare fined $11k after pet dies in hot car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kiwi dog daycare fined $11k after pet dies in hot car
Maisie was left in a vehicle parked in the sun for hours with all its windows up.
![Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start
The Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.
![More than 57,000 sign petition to keep live animal export ban](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
More than 57,000 sign petition to keep live animal export ban
Labour introduced the ban in April last year while still in government.
!['We're going with her': Zookeeper family will take Burma the elephant to Oz](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'We're going with her': Zookeeper family will take Burma the elephant to Oz
Auckland Zoo elephant team leader Andrew Coers has known elephant Burma since he was 18.
![Step inside one of South Africa's most lusted-after safaris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Step inside one of South Africa's most lusted-after safaris
With your own swimming pool, cinema, wine cellar, gym, private chef and butler.
![A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies
A sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.
![Kiwis set to take on the best young rodeo competitors in the US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kiwis set to take on the best young rodeo competitors in the US
A team of five has been selected for the National High School Finals Rodeo in the USA.
![Frank Film: For the love of a bull breed dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Frank Film: For the love of a bull breed dog
Chch Bull Breed Rescue gives homes to the dogs that often don't get a fair chance at life.
![Koha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing cat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Koha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing cat
He was impounded and facing possible destruction while his owner was taken to court.
![Abandoned puppy chasing fur-ever home after losing brother](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Abandoned puppy chasing fur-ever home after losing brother
Chase was found underweight and infested with worms, but has made a full recovery.