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!['Definitely won't forget it': Dog hit by car fleeing police and tossed 4m into air](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'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.
![Buffalo that fulfilled Native American prophecy not seen since birth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Buffalo that fulfilled Native American prophecy not seen since birth
A white buffalo, also known as bison, is born in the wild once in every 1 million births.
![Homes urgently needed for pets in wake of storms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Homes urgently needed for pets in wake of storms
Gisborne, Napier and Hastings SPCA Centres have run out of space for displaced pets.
![Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Seal hunts eel in creek near Taradale
A passerby captured the moment a roaming kekeno caught an eel in Taipo Stream near the Napier suburb of Taradale, about 5km from the ocean. Video / Supplied
![What happened to Michael Jackson’s pet chimpanzee Bubbles?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
What happened to Michael Jackson’s pet chimpanzee Bubbles?
15 years after the King of Pop died, Bubbles is still going strong.
![From farmer to greyhound guru: Thomassen's journey to success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
From farmer to greyhound guru: Thomassen's journey to success
Cameron Thomassen celebrated as young achiever in greyhound racing.
![Nine hundred sheep and 250 dog trial enthusiasts set for four-day comp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Nine hundred sheep and 250 dog trial enthusiasts set for four-day comp
The National Equestrian Centre arena in Taupō will host the popular event.
![A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies
A sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.
![Mick on Monday: Kennedy laments wasted opportunity at abandoned meeting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Mick on Monday: Kennedy laments wasted opportunity at abandoned meeting
Mick on Monday: The meeting was called off after two races after a horse slipped.
![Giraffe’s nibble turns into airborne safari adventure for Texas toddler](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Giraffe’s nibble turns into airborne safari adventure for Texas toddler
Video captures the moment a giraffe at a drive-through wildlife park in Texas picked up a toddler from the rear of a truck. Video / AP
![Frank Film: For the love of a bull breed dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
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.
![Bird strike delays Air New Zealand flight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Bird strike delays Air New Zealand flight
Passengers had to disembark and the plane was returned to the gate for inspection.
![Busy nesting: Kākāriki now raising chicks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Busy nesting: Kākāriki now raising chicks
Both parents had been doing 'absolutely brilliantly' in taking care of their brood.
![Adopt a Pet: Not a mouse in the house with this kitten](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Adopt a Pet: Not a mouse in the house with this kitten
A sweet young cat in Tūrangi is looking for a second chance at life.
![Abandoned puppy chasing fur-ever home after losing brother](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Abandoned puppy chasing fur-ever home after losing brother
Chase was found underweight and infested with worms, but has made a full recovery.
![Horse racing: West Coast resumes with hard-fought win in Manawatū](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Horse racing: West Coast resumes with hard-fought win in Manawatū
Champion steeplechaser West Coast could be aimed at a third Grand National.
!['It needs to be banned': Unclear future for greyhound racing in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'It needs to be banned': Unclear future for greyhound racing in Whanganui
'Whether or not it’s banned or reformed, I don’t know at this point.'
![Kennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concern](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concern
Northland vets urge dog owners to be vigilant as kennel cough cases rise around the region
![Woman finds the dog she took to be euthanised up for adoption a year later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Woman finds the dog she took to be euthanised up for adoption a year later
'I have a lot of questions, but first and foremost, I want him back.'
![Kabosu, the 'doge' behind dogecoin, dies at 18](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kabosu, the 'doge' behind dogecoin, dies at 18
Millions of fans, including Elon Musk, have been moved by the news of Kabosu's death.
![Cat found dead 26km from home: Owners fear a cat-killer stalks their neighourhood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Cat found dead 26km from home: Owners fear a cat-killer stalks their neighourhood
Cat owner fears disappearances are linked, asks 'why would anyone do this'?