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."
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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
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Man caught with seven dead, frozen tiger cubs in Vietnam
The discovery of seven frozen tigers cubs has led to the arrest of a smuggling kingpin.
Horse neglect: Elderly mare Tubby reduced to 'bag of bones'
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Why blue whale sightings are more likely in the Hauraki Gulf
Sightings in Auckland show a change in behaviour for the world's largest animals.
Dog stabbed to death: Man appears in court
Dog was stabbed in the neck and died in Christchurch yesterday.
Mischievous penguins lie low after making waves at sushi store
Nary a flipper, fin or feather was spotted by DOC rangers at Wellington's train station.
Fungus DNA may help kākāpō crisis
An update on the science efforts behind the fight to save critically ill birds.
Kākāpō Apocalypse? Behind the quarantine lines at Auckland Zoo
Inside the vet hospital racing to stop more critically endangered birds from dying.
Brian Fallow: Living in fear of Farmageddon
Interest rates are only one of the risks farmers face.
Circle of cruelty: Lion farms feeding demand for counterfeit medicines
Hundreds of big cat farms continue operating in Africa and Asia.
SPCA 'heartbroken' after eight puppies found dead in bin
Canterbury's SPCA has put out an urgent call for information after 8 puppies found dead.
The new enclosures coming to Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo saying goodbye to traditional exhibits like the tiger pit.
Get ready to scramble for eggs: supplier warns of shortage and price hikes
The country's largest food and beverage wholesaler is warning of an egg shortage.
Third time unlucky: Same flock of sheep attacked by another two dogs
Third sheep attack at Equestrian Park leaves farmer angry and upset.
'Some days I sit down and sob': Animal rescuers at the frontline
The Far North's unwanted and neglected dogs get a second chance at life.
Owner fined and disqualified for neglecting pony
Poncho the pony's feet were so sore that he could barely move to his food or water.
Far North kiwi champions recognised
Kiwis for Kiwi recognises the efforts of two devoted Far North conservationists.
Hero dog back home from pound after escaping injury in horrific crash
Pat has been chowing down on dog rolls and giving "lots of cuddles" after his ordeal.
How do you transport two rescue whales 10000km to Iceland?
Transported in special containers, they made their way by cargo plane, trucks and a ferry.
Pet Refuge: What will the $300,000 raised be spent on?
Donations for the refuge skyrocketed past the $250k target...here's where it is all going.
Russia's animal cruelty problem: The sexy bears of instagram
Stepan Panteleenko stands out from the usual crowd of pug dogs and miniature pigs.
Man who beat cat to death sentenced to community work
The defendant had tried to hand feed the cat in his room before killing it.
Man prosecuted after starving horse
Canterbury man prosecuted by SPCA for ill-treating his horse.
Focus: Dr Jane Goodall's message for Kiwi kids
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Animal cafes: Japan's ugly otter-smuggling underbelly
There has been a craze in Tokyo for shops that feature live animal petting zoos.