Fresh calls to ban fireworks amid Guy Fawkes mayhem
Animal welfare, fire safety key concerns for Guy Fawkes.
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Fireworks can cause animals to become distressed, says the Auckland Zoo.
Fireworks shot from cars as Guy Fawkes night looms
No public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.
Teenage elephant collapses and dies after carrying tourists
The next day, saddled for his fourth painful ride of the day, Kanakota lay down.
Thousands sign petition over death of Kevin the Kookaburra
A man has been accused of ripping the bird's head off in front of horrified children.
'We need to be better': Biologist's plea after Owha shooting
There are still no leads over who shot Auckland's celebrity leopard seal.
$5000 reward offered: Who shot Owha?
Waitematā's leopard seal Owha is breathing from one nostril after being shot in the face.
Lower Hutt couple's dog had wound crawling with maggots
The couple used traditional Chinese medicine instead of taking the dog to a vet.
Animal cruelty: Man's shocking discovery in the Port Hills
Sadly, the lamb had to be put down.
Anger over Australia's 'disappeared' greyhounds
Animal rights groups have estimated more than 4000 dogs a year have disappeared.
Napier Port cattle export ship leaves for China
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Bereaved family desperate to find lost dog
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Sir Graham Henry: Stay on the ball for kiwi survival
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Roaming Wairoa dog that evaded animal control for six months put down
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Vegan protesters plan more action after supermarket stunt
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Historic SPCA conviction: Pet store company fined
An Auckland pet store company has been convicted over improper care of animals
Live export ship due in Napier failed Australian checks
Yangtze Fortune is under investigation in Australia, but will dock in Napier this weekend.
Horses injured, put down after massive electrical storm
Dozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.
Hawke's Bay cat drags leg trap for 30 hours into arms of SPCA inspector
Cat drags its way to SPCA inspector after 30 hours trapped in jaws of spring-loaded trap.
Abandoned dog tied to bin on state highway
SPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.
Jet skier blasted for Auckland dolphin video 'humble brag'
Kiwi slammed for his "sh***y behaviour" after sharing his interaction with dolphins.
Nanogirl: Airports are making birds go deaf
COMMENT: Call for noise reduction on aircraft to conserve and regenerate our wildlife.
'Loved into extinction': Swimming with dolphins axed
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The cat activists sneaking out in the middle of the night
"I'm a cat lover through and through and these cats don't deserve this sort of life."
Activists spend big to halt cats being euthanised by council
Fears over Auckland's pest management have activists spending up to $100k on desexing.
Not everyone's happy with protection for giraffes
Nations have moved to protect giraffes as an endangered species for the first time.
DOC and Motutapu Farms apologise for burying cows on heritage site
DOC and Motutapu Farms buried cows on archaeological site without consent.
Man saves dog from death row after stealing him back from the pound
Desperate dog owner admits going to extreme lengths to save beloved dog from death row.
Dog stabbing allegations: Man back in court
The dog died in Christchurch on July 16.
Two beloved zoo animals euthanased due to health issues
Auckland Zoo's Sumatran tiger and Wellington Zoo's lionesses were both put down today.
$40,000 trophy stag shot and killed in Martinborough
"As a rare breed valued at over $40,000, this is a huge loss for its owner."
Ethical elephants in Thailand
Elephant riding was big business, but in Thailand things are changing, writes Lindy Laird