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‘Only meant to scare it’: Dog killed after being shot with slug gun
Glenn Forsyth saw a dog eating bread he'd put out for birds. He shot it with a slug gun.
‘Horrendous’ parvo outbreak: Northland vets warn of rising cases
Vets and SPCA urge vaccinations amid Northland's parvovirus outbreak.
'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'
'Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'
'Killing machines': 20 sheep 'ripped to bits'
'For them to come to that sort of end is absolutely deplorable.'
‘People should know better’: Conservationists fume as sea lions harassed for social content
There have been instances of sand, rocks and apples thrown at the animals.
‘Helpless screams’: Puppies beaten by owner with a fence paling
Crimson Toto beat his two puppies with a fence paling. One never recovered.
Planned puppy yoga sessions draw flak online
Practitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.
400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concerns
DoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.
‘Gratuitous and violent act’: Teen claims he slit stag’s throat to ‘end its suffering’
His mate deliberately struck the deer with a ute, an act that was posted to social media.
100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosis
The family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.
SPCA to pay $29,000 after flawed dismissal of volunteer coordinator
The ERA ruled the dismissal process was unfair and disproportionate.
‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour
'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'
'Mindboggling': Farmers urge minister to look into AgResearch science cuts
Concerns for farm productivity, animal welfare, and rural sector's economic contribution.
‘An easy $800’: Gisborne records 921 dog infringement notices
There are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.
Man spotted luring, beating then capturing swan at Auckland's Western Springs
The penalty for killing protected species is up to two years' jail or a fine up to $100k.
'Tragic reminder': Dolphin freed from net in Waitematā Harbour dies from blood poisoning
The dolphin, named Te Ihu Wai Pounamu, was found stranded at Sanders Reserve.
Kiwi found dead in Northland DoC trap
A woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.
Watch: Teen repeatedly punches live octopus in ‘disgusting’ beach attack
Others can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.
Shootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birds
Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.
Air NZ apologises after Chch cat takes return trip to Oz
Mittens clocked up more than 11 hours of flying over two days.
Kiwi released in Wellington hills drowns in water trough
'She was a large female kiwi, living not far from her release site.'
Hope for stranded pilot whales in Golden Bay
Up to 30 pilot whales came ashore near Pakawau on Saturday.
Heartwarming reunion: Man finds dog alive after Los Angeles wildfire
Wildfire forces LA residents to part with pets; shelters fill with animals.
‘Dangerous’: Chris Hemsworth and wife slammed for ‘cruel’ act
'The rodeo is, by definition, cruelty to animals.'
‘Complete overreach’: Peta calls for compulsory shearing shed webcams, industry fires back
Federated Farmers says the proposal is a 'complete overreach' and impractical.
‘We need your help’: DoC searching for dolphin caught in Auckland net
The dolphin was last seen at the Huapai Golf Course near the edge of Waitemata Harbour.
Penguins at risk as dogs attack on Auckland’s busy Muriwai Beach
Locals frustrated by dog attacks on penguins at Muriwai; calls for stricter enforcement.