Focus: New Zealand's first Pet Refuge shelter
New Zealand's first Pet Refuge shelter will temporarily care for animals so their owners can escape an abusive situation. Video / Alex Burton
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Watch: 'Pest control' man allegedly shoots pet cat dead in front of distraught owner
A Taumarunui local is fighting for justice after gun is aimed at his beloved pet.
Taumaruni man confronts man who allegedly shot his cat dead
Taumarunui man desperately seeking justice after beloved cat Vinny shot dead by man claiming to be 'pest control'. Video / Geoff Blackmore
Marine biologist: We need to learn from baby orca Toa's death
Massey University professor says we need to learn from Toa the orca calf's death.
Mass chicken deaths: MPI won't prosecute
No prosecution over mass chicken deaths: MPI says electrical failure to blame.
Cats killed in fire: Firefighters seen with scratches on their arms
At least 11 cats have died in a house fire in Golflands, East Auckland.
Pledge for more transparency over animal research
Scientists pledge to be more open about how they use animals in research and teaching.
Lynn Charlton: Court action to round up rodeos
OPINION: We can't claim high animal welfare standards while holding violent animal shows.
'We should be ashamed': Injured sharks and turtle trouble at national aquarium
Experts and former volunteers say they are uncomfortable about enclosures at the aquarium.
Baby orca Toa: DoC has 'contingency plans for all scenarios'
Dr Ingrid Visser says they won't euthanase Toa if he remains healthy.
Baby orca Toa: Euthanasia discussion needs to begin - expert
Toa has developed colic but it's unclear how much distress he is in.
Frustrating day for Toa the orca
Toa the orca has now spent nearly nine days separated from his pod.
Heathcliffe the horse recovering after dramatic rescue from Wellington stream
Heathcliffe has swollen legs, a few scrapes, and is on a course of antibiotics.
Minimise risk: Stranded baby orca Toa to stay in pool for now
With bad weather, DOC wanted to minimise the number of times the orca had to be shifted.
Dog owner wonders why SPCA couldn't shut down alleged puppy farm
An Auckland man who bought a puppy from an alleged puppy farm in Northland wants answers.
Shock aquarium closure claim: Fears for 117 native animals
The EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre must clear out in three months.
Cows on the loose: Police, animal control called in after cows flee East Auckland paddock
'The cows are believed to have hoofed it from a nearby paddock.'
Man who died of cancer leaves millions to animal welfare and children's charities
A Queenstowner who died of cancer last week is leaving millions of dollars to charities.
Illegal cow teat amputations: Farmer fined
Pieter Nicholaas Smit admitted to using rubber rings as tourniquets on the animals.
You're kitten me! Kamo cop rescues hungry cat with head stuck in tin can
'While it looked quite comical, I realised it was fairly serious.'
Police continue to taser animals after Oamaru goat outrage
Figures released show show 64 animals have been tasered in last five years
Zoo closes kiwi house to investigate three bird deaths
Wellington Zoo has closed its kiwi house indefinitely as it investigates what went wrong.
'Humans are disgusting': Shag dies after ingesting vape pen
It's understood the bird could have suffered 'serious metal and nicotine poisoning'.
Mass cull: Council calls time on geese at Huntly lake
SAFE says the council should be re-homing the geese rather than killing them.
Paul the dog after being removed from Auckland property
Paul the dog, seen after he was removed from an East Auckland property. Video / Supplied
Vegan couple's pet ban after feeding pups meat-free diet
They fed dogs a vegan diet, leading to one of them dying. Now the other has been rehomed.
Chinese zoo concealed escaped leopards blunder for weeks
The big cats were missing since mid April, Zookeepers wanted to 'prevent panic'.
RSPCA may seek extradition of Aussie puppy farmer believed to have moved to NZ
Dora Ryan was found guilty of 33 animal welfare charges but didn't show for sentencing.
Long paws nearly over: Pets reunited with owners after 12 months apart
Covid-19 separated pets from their families, but for 36 owners the wait is nearly over.
The duffel bag moved: Cat found alive in Napier church backyard hailed as 'miracle'
Hallelujah's staunch face says it all - she doesn't forget those who've wronged her.
Jihadists claim filmmakers' deaths in African nature reserve
Two documentary makers and their guide were ambushed in the Pama nature reserve.
Mistreatment claims spark investigation at Dunedin animal park
SPCA and MPI staff descend on Animal Ark which opened this month.
Whanganui cat attack was 'confronting', says SPCA manager
The man in charge of the SPCA's 77 inspectors says animal abuse is a regular occurrence.
Political Roundup – The Govt's historic ban on live animal exports
ANALYSIS: Pressure on Labour to ban live exports has been building for years.