Shock aquarium closure claim: Fears for 117 native animals
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'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.
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.
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.