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![Shocking elephant cruelty: 'We didn't know' says tour operator](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Shocking elephant cruelty: 'We didn't know' says tour operator
Ignorance is no longer an excuse on the issue of elephant-riding.
![Paul Little: Why plastic can actually be good for environment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Paul Little: Why plastic can actually be good for environment
COMMENT: It's time to get serious on solutions which will help the environment.
![Teens' seal killing sparks calls for animal welfare education](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teens' seal killing sparks calls for animal welfare education
Four teenage boys aged 15 and 16 have been identified as the killers of a leopard seal.
![Grieving orca still swimming with her dead calf, 16 days later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Grieving orca still swimming with her dead calf, 16 days later
An endangered orca is still clinging to her dead calf more than two weeks after the death.
![Kaipara locals may leave town if mega chicken farm goes ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kaipara locals may leave town if mega chicken farm goes ahead
About 80 people staged a protest outside Tegel's Auckland head office on Wednesday.
![Rachel Stewart: Why kill animals after an 'attack'?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rachel Stewart: Why kill animals after an 'attack'?
Comment: Animals attack us when we invade their space and we need to realise this.
![SPCA investigating after dead cat video shared online](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SPCA investigating after dead cat video shared online
The SPCA is calling for better education to "break the cycle of cruelty in our country".
![Tourists warned of danger in Indonesia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tourists warned of danger in Indonesia
A growing problem is putting those tourists at serious risk.
!['Mum and pup' fur seals found dead on beach near Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Mum and pup' fur seals found dead on beach near Christchurch
New Zealand fur seals were protected but not endangered.
![AOS raid, evidence in sewer and cash seized: case slammed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
AOS raid, evidence in sewer and cash seized: case slammed
MPI found to have 'ignored the law' and was 'high-handed', say judges.
![Question marks over science, agri creds at MPI's top table](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Question marks over science, agri creds at MPI's top table
Where are the science and primary industry creds of our biosecurity MPI bosses?
![Exposed: Footage of dead, deformed chickens inside Tegel farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Exposed: Footage of dead, deformed chickens inside Tegel farm
WARNING: Disturbing footage: 'The sheer scale of animal suffering was overwhelming.'
![Rachel Stewart: Signs of a stressed-out dairy industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rachel Stewart: Signs of a stressed-out dairy industry
COMMENT: If farmers don't find a new way forward soon, they'll feel more alone than ever.
![How the zoo keeps animals warm in winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How the zoo keeps animals warm in winter
The otters can often be seen piled onto their heated rock, enjoying its warmth.
![Auckland man miffed after Uber snubbed sick cat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland man miffed after Uber snubbed sick cat
Planning to bring your cat or dog on an Uber or taxi? You should read this.
![$500 reward offered to find cat killer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$500 reward offered to find cat killer
"He was the center of my existence. Everyone who met him instantly fell in love with him."
![Man bites police dog as he flees car incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man bites police dog as he flees car incident
The police dog is recovering well at home with his handler.
![SPCA condemns latest case of possum abuse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SPCA condemns latest case of possum abuse
The video shows a young man accelerating over a possum, which appears to be alive.
![Running with bulls: Pamplona San Fermin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Running with bulls: Pamplona San Fermin
Evan Thomas runs with the bulls in pamplona. www.evanthomas.me
![Teens abuse small bird in appalling video](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teens abuse small bird in appalling video
A group of teenagers has been filmed violently attacking a defenceless bird.
![Offal pit full of dead cows near waterway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Offal pit full of dead cows near waterway
Pit full of bones and carcasses found on Northland farm at centre of cruelty allegations.
![Minister wants more animal welfare inspectors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Minister wants more animal welfare inspectors
Minister wants more inspectors following latest animal abuse case
![Man punches possum: Pest control – or animal cruelty?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man punches possum: Pest control – or animal cruelty?
Man punches possum: Pest control – or animal cruelty? / Facebook
![How seeing rhinos may help save them](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How seeing rhinos may help save them
Sustainable wildlife tourism programs raise funds and awareness for rhino conservation.
![Kiwi farmers looking for love and glory](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi farmers looking for love and glory
NZ's Bachelor series may have some colourful characters. They've got nothing on this lot.
![Vets on standby for fireworks display](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Vets on standby for fireworks display
Rural animal owners fear for their beasts as neighbour insists on fireworks display.
![The Mystacina Bat guide to attracting ladies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Mystacina Bat guide to attracting ladies
Let Cory Toth from the University of Auckland show you how Mystacina bats get lucky. / assabvideos
![Cat miraculously survives 4.5 hour car journey hiding in car engine grill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cat miraculously survives 4.5 hour car journey hiding in car engine grill
This is the face of a miracle, an almost unbelievable survival story. This cat survived a 4.5 hour car journey! Source: North Taranaki SPCA
!['The owner was telling me to shoot': Farmer shoots dogs attacking cattle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'The owner was telling me to shoot': Farmer shoots dogs attacking cattle
The owner yelled and screamed but the dogs were intent on savaging the cattle.