Zoo says attractions more than enough despite loss of lions, elephants
Auckland Zoo does not believe its appeal will be diminished by the loss of its two lions.
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James Cameron defends dairying venture despite his animal farming criticism
The film director says Covid-19 has delayed plans to have the animals phased off the farm.
'Gross abuse of dogs': Govt to review greyhound racing after welfare pleas
The Government has announced a review into the New Zealand greyhound racing industry.
'Careless': University kills 67,000 test animals
Anti-Vivisection Society calls the deaths 'a sad indicator of careless researchers'.
Teen's horrific beating of kitten; SPCA, police launch investigation
The video shows the defenceless kitten being kicked by a young boy.
'Blatant animal cruelty' - Video shows Kiwi man's 'deplorable' act on possum
Animal rights advocates have slammed a Kiwi man for a sickening attack on a possum.
Gannets shot dead at Muriwai bird colony, DoC and police investigating
Dead tākapu were discovered last month after Auckland emerged from level 3 lockdown.
'Sick to the stomach': Family cat violently attacked in street
WARNING: Disturbing content. Both police and the SPCA are looking into the incident.
Government to ban live animal exports from 2023
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement this morning.
Napier live export protesters 'stoked' with ban announcement
She said the two-year transition period was "bittersweet"
Focus Live: Government to ban live animal exports from 2023
The Government has confirmed plans to ban live animal exports from 2023 – a move that has already drawn criticism from some in the industry.
Wellington Zoo euthanises two elderly lionesses
The two sisters had been at the zoo since 2002.
Cornwall Park cows will no longer be shipped overseas for breeding
The Cornwall Park Trust board has reviewed its decision to send cows to Mongolia.
Outrage as Cornwall Park cows due to be shipped to Mongolia
Moves to ship Cornwall Park cows to Mongolia have been met with public anger.
'Truly revolting': Fury as horse pulling carriage collapses, dies on street
'The worst part is, it was totally preventable. Carriages should have been banned.'
'Polar bear prison' hotel, fully booked to activists' dismay
'Haven't we learned anything about animal cruelty?'
Lynn Charlton: A snapshot of rodeo injuries
Opinion: Veterinary reports from cowboy contests catalogue the harm to animals.
Dog found hanging from fence at South Auckland house
The SPCA has committed to an investigation once they receive the relevant information.
Lonely chimps given screens to converse with neighbouring zoo
Lonely primates are seeking connection in Czech Republic.
Look at me: 'Hot pigeon' steals hearts of social media users
Your regular pigeon may be the rat of the sky but not this fly boy.
Tīrau farmer fined $12,000 for neglecting calves
Anthony Brolly failed to feed, adequately treat and prevent parasites in 245 calves.
The strange plastic waste littering beaches from East Cape to Southland
They are showing up in fish stomachs but how are they escaping the abattoirs?
Sasha Borissenko: Report finds gaps in Animal Welfare Act
Legislation failed to ensure "physical, health and behavioural needs" of animals are met.
Feral chickens left behind continue to terrorise neighbourhood
Auckland Council says some chickens have gone wild in suburb of Glen Eden.
Lifestyle block owner fined $3500 for starving cattle after public tip-off
The Waikato farmer continued to underfeed his cattle, even after a warning.
Kākā baby boom: Native bird numbers increasing in the capital
Pet owners are asked to keep their dogs on a leash around Wellington's reserves.
'Emaciated' horse left without food for weeks
The horse went several weeks without any food, and minimal water.
Farmer fined after inspection finds 20 emaciated sheep
Donald Charles Pelvin, 67, was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court.
'Horrid and vile': Fury after food laced with poison found at Auckland cat colony
'Why would anyone be so horrid about trying to cause a really slow agonising death.'
Protected gulls killed by quad bike and cars in the early morning
The incident lasted for hours and killed about 30 protected red-billed gulls.
Man who beheaded duck 'high risk'
The man cried as he entered the dock in the Porirua District Court.
Track intruder not one of us - racehorse protection protester
The track intruder "got more media attention than the poor horse that lost its life."
Goat slaughter in suburban Auckland ritual sacrifice sparks investigation
Un-billy-vable: Goat slaughter in suburbia sparks warning.