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'A few surprises': Genetic study reveals farm dog health risks

Right Dog for the Job project digs into the genetics of NZ's working farm dogs.

Primary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reforms

Those in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.

From farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptions

Sarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.

Could catnip wine be NZ's next big export?

'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'

Healing and life lessons from horses in Waikato

Sue Court and her wife bought a small farm in New Zealand to focus on horses.

New discovery in the fight against livestock facial eczema

The disease costs farmers and the economy an estimated $332m annually.

Brazil bird flu outbreak halts $4b poultry exports to key markets

Shipments have been suspended to top destinations like China and South Korea.

Watch: Kiwi released on Waiheke Island for first time

Waiheke Island is the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released.

'Life or death': $900 surgery needed for blind rescue kitten

Hastings miracle kitten survives alone and blind, before SPCA intervention.

'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapper

The trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.

AgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feed

US start-up Hoofprint Biome aims to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.

Opinion: Why healthy animals mean healthier communities

OPINION: This year's World Veterinary Day theme was Animal Health Takes a Team.

Simmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacy

At 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.

'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappers

She touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.

Paws and effect: 'Tasteless' dog pies spark cat fight in Auckland

Activist Anne Batley-Burton calls the pies 'absolutely disgusting'.

'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulation

The trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.

'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphins

Three dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.

Watch: Elephants react to San Diego earthquake

Something alarming happened and the elephants quickly moved to protect themselves.