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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
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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.
SPCA List of Shame: Starved horses, dumped kittens and beaten dogs
The list details fifteen of the worst cases of animal abuse and neglect seen by the SPCA.
Letters: Don't stamp on new ideas
Why can't we be more prepared to be inclusive, to share, to be tolerant of each other?
San Francisco: On the way to the 'white shark cafe'
The Farallon Islands are home to some of the largest great white sharks on the planet.
Man sentenced after dog stabbed with filleting knife
A man has been convicted after stabbing his friend's elderly dog with a filleting knife.
SPCA clarifies stance on 1080: 'Not anti-pest control' but must be humane
A statement said it realised there was "a need for population control of some species".
Animal rights activist survives accident, dog hurt
RAV4 flips three times before crashing through a fence and landing in a paddock.
Month-old leopard cub smuggled in carry-on into India
Suspicious noises and behaviour led customs officials to the man's carry-on bag.
Tasman fire: Evacuated pets and stock in best of hands
"It's our lifework too, to care for animals in any situation."
Pig Politics - Full Series
Pests, pork or pets? Tensions rise over pig politics on Great Barrier Island.
Rogue penguin causing a fuss in Avon River caught
The penguin was rescued from the Avon River in Christchurch earlier this evening.
DOC considers crackdown on sale of moa bones, eggshells, online
Online sales of moa bones and eggshells could become as extinct as the bird itself.
Woman discovers pile of dead puppies behind south Auckland petrol station
A south Auckland woman is reeling after discovering a pile of dead puppies.