Live animal export ban lifts but SAFE wants total ban on livestock shipments
The number of animals which can be loaded on a ship will be capped.
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Shearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashing
Christopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.
Puppy shot in the head multiple times with air gun in the Waikato
The three-month-old puppy has been named Sia by the Waikato Animal Control team.
Shock after council staff 'arrest' unregistered pug while owners not home
Vinnie the pug was dog-napped by council in a mid-morning raid.
Mooving on: 190 cows need new homes after animal shelter failure
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Large number of dogs housed in Northland being investigated
Council asks for 'patience' while investigating how many dogs are at a Kaipara property.
Rare stranding of Tawaki penguin in Taranaki
Fiordland crested penguin found hundreds of kilometres from its natural foraging grounds.
'Living hell': Thousands of pets found dead in cardboard boxes
The shipping depot in central China reportedly 'reeked of rotting bodies'.
'Ducklings crossing': Signs removed in the middle of the night
Daniel Lupton is determined to help ducklings cross busy Auckland roads this spring.
Killer tiger's passing brings back memories of Hamilton keeper's tragic death
Tiger that killed Hamilton Zoo keeper Samantha Kudeweh in 2015 passes away.
'This will be life-long for her': Young girl loses best friend after suspected cat poisoning
The family has lost five cats in the last few months to suspected poisonings.
Litter of puppies dumped in park with throats slit
Graphic content: Reward of $2000 offered for information about dumped pups.
Family of Kiwi missing after ship sinking start Givealittle
Lochie Bellerby's family are raising money for a private search-and-rescue effort.
Man fined $2000 for drowning eight cats
Judge Michael Turner said the case underscored a "common misconception" in the community.
Lynn Charlton: Livestock exports should 'repulse' Kiwis
Comment: Sending animals on long sea journeys exposes how we discard ethics for trade.
'World's loneliest elephant' can leave zoo for new life
Rescuing Kaavan attracted the attention of animal activists around the world.
Penguins calling the shots at Wgtn construction site
Construction workers in Wellington are starting their days with penguin checks.
Cattle export ship a sitting duck in typhoon
Two missing Kiwis working on capsized ship believed to be stockmen living in Australia.
SPCA investigates after dog dragged to death behind car
Driver involved "may have just made a terrible error".
Rural vets compromised over animal welfare reporting
A vet and farmer supports claims rural vets can turn a blind eye to animal welfare issues.
France's horses killed, mutilated in mysterious circumstances
Attackers are targeting horses and ponies in pastures across France; no-one is sure why.
Horror as kitten found dumped in bin with fireworks taped to fur
'How anyone could treat an animal like this, then discard it like rubbish is appalling.'
Bill Shepherd admits improper discharge of dairy wastewater
Former NRC chair and his company plead guilty to environment law breaches.
Couple's search for missing dogs takes to the sky
Couple desperate to find their missing dogs have plastered their plea above Auckland.
Greens take dig at other parties: 'We made a deliberate choice to fill the policy void at this election'
The Greens have outlined what they'd fight for if they get back into power.
Farm fraud: He claimed 3m caged eggs were free-range
Exclusive: 'Our goal is for the Frank Chens of this world to be unable to operate.'
Stolen dog: Emotional plea to bring Snowy home after car theft
'She was wandering there and I guess someone might have picked her up.'
Car stolen with beloved dog inside
Can you help reunite this family with their beloved dog Snowy? Video / NZ Police
'Complete shock': Top dairy farmer stripped of award fights back
Farmer Nick Bertram says he's become a victim of 'tall poppy syndrome'.
600,000 animals used for NZ science in two years
More than 600,000 animals were used for science in the space of two years, reports show.
Bulls live to run another day as Spanish festival cancelled
The bulls of Pamplona will live to run another day after the festival was cancelled.
'Destined for the scalpel': Puppies sold to testing labs amid pandemic
French breeders selling dogs to testing labs for experiments due to 'excess stock'.
Family 'heartbroken' after horse dies from poisoning
The owner says she doesn't think there was any malice but has issued a plea to people.
Focus: Auckland Zoo's latest primate habitat opening
Kevin Buley and Amy Robbins talk about Auckland Zoo's new primate habitat. Video / Nick Winter