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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
World-renowned primatologist Dr Jane Goodall speaks to NZ Herald about conservation, what gives her hope and a message for young climate change protestors. Video / Chris Tarpey
Animal cafes: Japan's ugly otter-smuggling underbelly
There has been a craze in Tokyo for shops that feature live animal petting zoos.
Animal hoarder kept 32 cats in horror conditions
An Auckland woman has been disqualified from owning felines for five years.
Pet Refuge: $250,000 target reached in fundraiser for shelter for domestic abuse animals
The target of $250k was set last week. That target was not only reached, but surpassed.
Pet Refuge: Victim beaten, sexually assaulted by partner - but stayed for her pets
A victim of domestic and sexual violence speaks about why she did not leave her abuser
Pet Refuge: Food firm to match every dollar donated
Donations to a shelter for animals affected by domestic violence will be matched tomorrow.
Pet Refuge: 'Thrilling' start to fundraiser for shelter to house domestic violence animals
Pet Refuge founder thrilled with support for new domestic abuse initiative
Pet Refuge: Donations surge over $100,000
Donations continue to come in for Pet Refuge, a shelter for domestic abuse animals.
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: 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: 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