Pet Refuge: Donations surge over $100,000
Donations continue to come in for Pet Refuge, a shelter for domestic abuse animals.
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Pet Refuge: Inside the shelter that will house pets of domestic violence
We look inside a new shelter that will house pets affected by domestic violence.
Pet Refuge: A childhood of fear - domestic violence survivor recalls animal abuse
A man who survived a violent childhood where his pets were beaten and killed, speaks.
Pet Refuge: More than $87k raised to fit out shelter for animals affected by family violence
NZ's first shelter dedicated to housing pets affected by family violence is being built.
Cat desex fund gets first approval
Hamilton takes the first step to setting up a $100,000 cat desexing fund
Her husband bent a fire poker across her dog's back. This is why she didn't leave
A woman explains why she did not leave her husband after he brutally beat their pet.
Pet Refuge: Why domestic violence victims don't 'just leave'
Leaving an abusive relationship is complex. We look at why victims don't "just leave".
Pet Refuge: Day my stepfather killed, burned our pets
Casey grew up in a home where her stepfather abused her pets. She shares her story.
Pet Refuge: Donations pouring in to help animals affected by domestic violence
More than $35,000 collected during auction at official launch of Pet Refuge tonight
SPCA's Ros Alsford talks about some of the Wellington centre's longest-staying residents
SPCA's Ros Alsford talks about some of the Wellington centre's longest-staying residents
Pet Refuge: 'I should have listened to my dog' says victim
A domestic violence victim speaks about how her abuser harmed her pet to get to her.
Heartbreaking reason many women don't leave abusive partners
A new pet refuge will be opened to house animals from violent homes while owners escape
Pet Refuge: Why I'm setting up a shelter for animals
Pet Refuge founder Julie Chapman explains what it's about and why she set it up.
The heartbreaking reason many women stay with abusive partners
A refuge for pets from homes with domestic violence will be built in Auckland
'He tried to break her neck': Woman tells of terror inflicted on pet
A woman who stayed with her abusive partner for the sake of her dog speaks out.
Animal-abuse charges: Kiwi farmer could face extradition
The New Zealand farmer allegedly killed 1500 bobby calves while working in Chile.
Doggy daycare owner sentenced after pet killed
Wilson, a 17-month-old dog, was found dead and covered in bite wounds.
Taihape farmer banned from owning animals
MPI officers found dying and emaciated ewes on William Chase's farm.
Dog attack injuries jump; doctors want action
Children under the age of 10 are more likely to be seriously injured by a dog.
Outrage at radio competition giving away real rabbit
More FM competition "Bunny Bingo" had a real rabbit prize for guessing where it would poo.
Lions locked up as legal fight drags on
International animal welfare group is locked in a dispute with the Albanian Government.
'Throw it in the drain': Student says he was told to leave kitten
Student pulled shivering cat after hearing meowing but says teachers told him not to help.
Woman with 64 dead cats, 43 live ones sentenced
A 400-pound pig and other animals were also found on her property.
Kerre McIvor: Pets on public transport - It's barking
COMMENT: Wet people smell bad enough - so don't let dogs on public transport.
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Man sentenced after beating puppy
CCTV footage showed the man beating the puppy for nine minutes.
Investigation launched after images emerge of emaciated cattle
SAFE said it was appalled to see the emaciated state of the cows.
SPCA: 'We've had a lot more dog beatings'
More prosecutions are on the cards for people who injure animals, SPCA says.
Disturbing trend at Vietnamese tourist hotspot
Disturbing new videos reveal a brutal industry funded by foreign visitors.
Horse dies after hitting fence at rodeo
A horse has died after hitting a fence at the Rodeo National Finals in north Canterbury.
'Genuine little' horse's death not accidental, says owner
"I lost the most sweetest genuine little soul from my life and it hurts like hell."
Focus Live: Auckland Council urges Government to ban sale of fireworks
Earlier: Of the 7997 people who submitted on whether the council should call on the Government to ban fireworks, 89 per cent were in favour of it.
Plucky penguin escapes being shark snack three times
A yellow-eyed penguin has tussled with sharks three times and lived to squawk the tale.
Baboons euthanised at Wellington Zoo after fighting
Baboons Habib, 14, Osiris, 7, Les, 17, and Rafiki, 15 were all put to death.