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'Emaciated' pigs rescued by SPCA ready for new homes
Two of the pigs had already died from lack of care when the SPCA found them.
Sustainable travel: How to choose an ethical wildlife encounter
"Don't feed the animals" is advice that still holds true.
Top breeder found guilty of neglect allowed to keep dogs until sentence appealed
Prosecutor says he has no confidence woman and her daughter will look after their dogs.
Rio's rescue: Cat saved by cherry picker after 17 days stuck up tree
Massive team effort behind the rescue operation.
'Heartbreaking': Covid-19, cost of living crisis results in increase of abandoned puppies
"We do what we can, but... a dog should be in a home, not in a shelter."
Starving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farm
A Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.
Unmanaged threat: Dog owners urged to take lead to protect wildlife
New DoC campaign aims to educate dog owners in how they can help protect native species.
15 racing dogs found in 'squalid' and 'inexcusable' conditions
Integrity Board: 'This offending was at the very high end of the scale of seriousness.'
Welsh cocaine monkey survives being flushed down toilet, learns to love again
She was lucky to survive her cruel torture - but has fought back from the brink.
Julie Chapman: Pets caught in violent break-ups
OPINION: Pet Refuge founder outlines the challenges for pet owners in violent situations.
Trio of miniature dinosaurs travel from UK to Australia
The three tuatara arrived into Sydney and immediately entered quarantine.
Back to court: Council appeals unsuccessful dog attack prosecution
The council is going back to court, appealing its failed charge against the dog's owner.
Too popular for her own good: Norway kills Freya the walrus
Officials decide popular 600kg female attraction posed a risk to human safety.
Greyhound tests positive for meth, trainer banned for three years
The trainer admitted using meth regularly and was likely aware of the contamination risk.
Tied up and abandoned: 'Awesome' dog rescued after being 'dumped' in the bush
'It's crazy to think that humans can be that horrible.'
Dunedin vet calls for cat controls
A Dunedin veterinarian says introducing cat controls is about the welfare of the animals, not killing them. Video / ODT
Cat controls: 'We need to do better'
Forced registration and desexing are part of a petition to get moggies under control.
Sit, stay! Turkmenistan places Alabay guard dogs on no-fly list
Central Asian shepherd dogs are among the world's largest breeds.
Exhausted horse collapses after pulling tourists around in 40C heat
Locals are seen yelling at tourists who refuse to get off the cart to help.
Manatee flown from Texas to Florida in private jet
He spent the 24-hour journey on a custom-made bed, being misted with water.
Moscow vets remove can from tongue of dumpster diving polar bear
The specialist rescue service have been increasingly busy over warming arctic summers.
Humpback whale washed up on Otago coast
A decomposing, half-grown humpback whale has washed up on a remote beach north of Warrington. Video / Stephen Jaquiery / Otago Daily Times
Foot and Mouth disease threat to Australia's livestock industry
An outbreak of FMD in Bali has fuelled fears the disease could reach Australia. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Rescuers perform mammoth task of elephant CPR
An elephant's heart can weigh up to 27 kg. If one stops, it's a big problem.
Dog owner sentenced after trip to vet revealed starving pet was dead
Woman took starving dog to the vet, unaware it was already dead.
Frank Film 2022 EP Thirteen: New Zealand: seabird capital of the world
Kaikōura is home to over 150 species of seabird. How are they doing, and who’s protecting them? Video / Frank Film
'In any other country in the world you would be dead': Judge
Police officers left the force after being shot at by a man who also wounded a police dog.
'SPCA involved in conspiracy against us', dog breeders claim
Top Auckland dog breeder claims the SPCA was involved in a conspiracy against her.
Let sleeping Sea lions lie: Beach cleared in 10 seconds flat
A video of rampant marine mammals clearing bathers of La Jolla Beach has gone viral.
Legality of rodeo under scrutiny at Wellington High Court
Rodeo breaches the Animal Welfare Act, say activists who are taking a case in court today.
Nordic islands curb whale cull after outcry against tradition
The Faroes are like Iceland's better-looking, little brother - but with a dark secret.
'Wee sunk-in faces': 22 starving puppies dumped
Cold and starving pups, believed to be two litters, abandoned near Christchurch.
Running of the Dinosaurs: Bizarre protest hits Pamplona bull run
This year tourists and irate cows weren't the strangest creatures to run the course.