Poachers kill more rhinos as coronavirus halts tourism to Africa
New York Times: Endangered animals may become additional casualties of the pandemic.
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Police raid Thames property, firearms and drugs seized
Dogs at the property were in such a poor condition that some had to be put down.
Burning question after stunning Tiger King twist
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Sharp spike in dog attacks in Hauraki District
Council staff in the Hauraki District have recently been responding to a dog attack daily.
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Rampant West Auckland rats kill native kōkako chicks
"The loss of every single egg and chick we saw this breeding season is terribly sad."
Beheaded dog: Givealittle raises $1000 for pet's cremation
A Givealittle has been set up for a pet's cremation after a devastated couple's discovery.
Auckland couple devastated after pet dog found beheaded
"We were looking for him every single day for two weeks."
Underweight puppies found by Hawke's Bay's Mohaka River
"We encourage people to call us if they're in this situation so this doesn't happen."
Farmers rescue horses from water after falling through ice
The ice is normally more than half a metre thick and safe for the animals to walk on.
Saved from abuse: Boy's selfless act to protect puppy
He gave away his best friend to protect it from his abusive father.
Dog, pig or sheep? Butchered animal mystery at Flaxmere park
"It is impossible to say with certainty due to the extent of its mutilation."
Cruel hoax over missing dogs
Social media messages and phone calls from a person claiming to have lost dogs.
Wild pooch chase after spoodle bolts on minder
Police and firefighters join the chase which 'just got bigger and bigger'.
Hyper-local and meat-free: Our changing dining out habits
Most hospitality businesses had seen an increase in requests relating to food allergies.
'Completely defenceless': Little blue penguin chick dies after dog attack
'Within a week, both eyes were compromised and it lost all sight.'
Botswana auctions licences to hunt elephants
This comes after a hunting ban was lifted hoping to reducing human and elephant conflict.
'Bat tornado' takes over small Queensland town
Parents consider pulling children from school in fear of their safety.
Watch: Truckie spills cow effluent on animal rights protester
Truth behind what sparked a Kiwi vegan's furious rant in McDonald's can now be revealed.
Government backs down on promise to ban elements of rodeo
Flank straps, electric prodders and calf roping were under the spotlight but not any more.
SPCA investigating brutal killing of pukeko chicks in Mt Albert
A woman was 'shaken to her core' after a man killed the bird in front of her yesterday.
'Shaken to my core': Man brutally kills pukeko in front of woman in Mt Albert
The woman says the man appeared 'dangerous' and she fears he will kill again.
Dog rescued from locked, hot car; pleas to pet owners
A dog found panting in a fogged-up car was freed by his owner after stranger raised alarm.
Man disqualified from owning sheep, cattle after animals found in 'horrifying' condition
An Auckland man has been disqualified from owning sheep or cattle for 10 years
Matt Heath: Cats are getting a load of bad reviews
COMMENT: Cats have never been so marginalised as they have been recently.
Bee refugees: Auckland a thriving hive for pollinating insects
Farming pesticides are killing pollinating insects, leading many to buzz off to the city.
Kiwi firefighters face bites, strains, diseases in animal rescues
The staff member contracted the disease known as "dairy farm fever".
Puurfect burglar: Police attend van breakdown, find kitten stuck in engine
Police managed to avoid a cat ... astrophe.
Three yellow-eyed penguin killed, likely by stoats
Forty-eight of 49 chicks born at two Moeraki colonies are in the care of Penguin Rescue.
Zoo animals produce tonnes of waste each year. Where does it go?
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Two sharks found washed up on Muriwai beach
Three sharks have washed up on Auckland beaches in two days.
Rodeo supporters and protesters lock horns at Auckland event
Protesters at a rodeo in Warkworth say the sport doesn't fit with New Zealand's culture