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'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'

Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.

Life of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog'

'Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'

Coromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to Wellington

An animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.

Why this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'

Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.

'Flesh-eating' squirrels spotted in the US

California ground squirrels seen killing and eating voles.

Fears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'

A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.

Trainer kicks horse in genitals - avoids conviction, name suppressed

The judge wants further information before convicting him on child assault charges.

'Physically ill': SPCA chief's horror at neglected pet dog's suffering

Young dog Grimlock had to be euthanised.

Greyhound racing to be banned in NZ over animal welfare concerns

There have been three reviews in recent years highlighting animal welfare concerns.

‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attack

Even just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.

Pet safety plea: $6 chew toy leads to nearly $10k vet bill

‘We almost lost our baby because of a toy,’ Kiwi woman says. ‘I have lost trust in them'.

Woman's despair when car pinched, pet dog stolen as well

Dog owner says beloved pet was thrown to the ground and injured.

Baby red panda ‘frightened to death by fireworks’ at Edinburgh Zoo

3-month-old cub thought to have choked on own vomit in shock.

Sheep not sheared for five years ‘at risk of pneumonia’ if wool is removed

Animal rescued from owners in Belgium is now so wooly it is ‘in pain’.

'Bittersweet': Auckland’s only elephant arrives safely at new home in Australia

Forty-two-year-old Burma has left Auckland Zoo to be part of a herd.

Two Northland vets part of Voluntary Bonding Scheme to work in rural practices

The scheme supports graduate vets working in rural practices.

Police escort gets NZ's only elephant Burma safely to airport for flight to OZ

Burma was spotted in her crate being trucked across Auckland this morning.

Fired vet who tried to choke cow after lethal injection didn't work wins $35k payout

Tony Austwick was unjustifiably dismissed after three customers made complaints about him.