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Jockey overcomes adversity for dream shot in NZ's richest race
Samantha Wynne faced a tough decision after a serious fall in 2022.
‘Happy and carefree’: Australian toddler died after trying to pat dogs
Jyedon Pollard, 2, was mauled to death by a rottweiler and a red heeler cross at a motel.
'Quite fit': Legarto ready for return after year-long break
Co-trainer Ken Kelso says Legarto has been busy on the water walker and treadmill.
Takahē release to boost wild population
The bird once thought to be extinct is beating the odds in the wild.
Racing: Open-minded autumn for I Wish I Win
Trainer: 'He’s sound, happy and healthy and wanting to be out there.'
Barking mad? Nope, it’s just Bark in the Park
A popular event for animal lovers is back on in Tauranga.
Atishu set to kick off farewell campaign
Trainer Chris Waller is pleased with Atishu's early preparation and trials.
Watch: Hundreds of dead eels discovered at Auckland’s Ōrākei Basin
Water testing is being carried out.
‘You don’t do that to dogs!’: Woman accused of ‘cruel’ act against pet
'I love my dog,' the owner protested
Savaglee skips NZ’s richest race for Aussie campaign
Savaglee’s brave defeat in the BCD Sprint was just enough to keep everybody happy.
SPCA to pay $29,000 after flawed dismissal of volunteer coordinator
The ERA ruled the dismissal process was unfair and disproportionate.
Why superstar mare Orchestral might miss the Herbie Dyke Stakes
The $700,000 Herbie Dyke Stakes will feature at least seven Group 1 winners.
Kiwi translocation season to start with special visitor experience
To date, 346 kiwi have been translocated from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.
‘An easy $800’: Gisborne records 921 dog infringement notices
There are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.
End of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnout
Some vets had worked 60-hour weekends, from Friday evening to Monday morning.
'Just amazing': Bus driver hailed a hero after house fire rescue
A school bus driver launched a daring doggy rescue on a sub-zero morning.
Willydoit strengthens NZ Derby credentials
Willydoit won more than a race at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Dogs stuck on river sandbank saved by eagle-eyed local and waka ama crew
The wandering dogs probably ran from attacking wasps to become stranded.
Joy of Waikato orca sightings dampened by concerning behaviour
There were several orca sightings in the Waikato this month.
CIA says Covid ‘more likely’ to have leaked from lab
Virus 'likely' leaked from Chinese lab rather than being transmitted by animals, CIA says.
Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan
Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.
World’s biggest iceberg on collision course with British island
Frozen mass known as A23a threatens penguin and seal colonies in South Georgia.
Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks
A total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.
Fears dogs could be swept away by UK storm
Winds of up to 90mph forecast as first storm of year makes landfall.
Central Hawke’s Bay pet owners fear long journey for care as after-hours vet hub opens in Hastings
Dedicated Hastings vet clinic 'crucial for sustainability of the veterinary profession'.
The journey of Belclare: Mare returns for Westbury title defence
Group 1 winner Skew Wiff steps up to 1400m after a strong Telegraph run.
Why trainer’s son holds secret advantage in $1m race at Ellerslie
Trainer Roydon Bergerson's filly Too Sweet is preparing in a rival stable.