The couple used traditional Chinese medicine instead of taking the dog to a vet.

Sadly, the lamb had to be put down.

Animal rights groups have estimated more than 4000 dogs a year have disappeared.

MPI approved the export of about 3300 cattle to China on Ganado Express.

Mum died of cancer in August, now the family dog may have been stolen.

Unwanted, unloved and unable to be caught. A mastiff-cross' 'remarkable' evasion ends.

'RIP dear Tikiri. Never look back to this world'

Protesters lined up in front of the meat chillers at a Countdown on Sunday. What's next?

Dozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.

Cat drags its way to SPCA inspector after 30 hours trapped in jaws of spring-loaded trap.

SPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.

Kiwi slammed for his "sh***y behaviour" after sharing his interaction with dolphins.

COMMENT: Call for noise reduction on aircraft to conserve and regenerate our wildlife.

Fears over Auckland's pest management have activists spending up to $100k on desexing.

Nations have moved to protect giraffes as an endangered species for the first time.

The dog died in Christchurch on July 16.

Auckland Zoo's Sumatran tiger and Wellington Zoo's lionesses were both put down today.

"As a rare breed valued at over $40,000, this is a huge loss for its owner."

The discovery of seven frozen tigers cubs has led to the arrest of a smuggling kingpin.

Aged chestnut Tubby was found in a bad way on Canterbury farm.

Sightings in Auckland show a change in behaviour for the world's largest animals.

Dog was stabbed in the neck and died in Christchurch yesterday.

Nary a flipper, fin or feather was spotted by DOC rangers at Wellington's train station.

An update on the science efforts behind the fight to save critically ill birds.