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Rachel Hunter taking part in a kiwi release on Motutapu Island
Rachel Hunter taking part in a kiwi release on Motutapu Island.
Rodeo not harmful enough for ban, says Minister
Rodeo not harmful enough to be banned but specific animal welfare issues to be looked at.
Opinion: Cats are not the killers they claim
COMMENT: The "evidence" suggesting cats are killing our native birds is shonky.
Animal abuse cases: The SPCA's list of shame
The SPCA needs donations to address horrific cases of animal abuse in NZ.
Funeral for vet who went into debt to help animals
Animals were welcome at the funeral for beloved veterinarian Ian Hughes today.
How to spot a native: Crayfish
The mysterious cray needs our help, writes Dean Baigent-Mercer.
Puppies dumped in park on Valentine's Day
"Sadly this is something we see that happens a lot," says SPCA spokeswoman.
Rodeo organiser unfazed by protesters
Animal Welfare Code adhered to, says organiser and bull breeder Shane Bird.
'Dr Doolittle' of Stokes Valley Ian Hughes dies
Vicky Roebuck hopes people will be allowed to bring their pets along to Hughes' funeral.
Family want answers after dog's shooting
A family is looking for answers after their dog was killed with an air rifle.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Meet my new cat Gareth Morgan
COMMENT: When an abandoned kitty was found, what could the writer do?
'I lost my best friend': Horrific attack on dogs stuns couple
"He came to work with me every day, did everything with me, 24/7," says distraught owner.
World-famous kākāpō Sirocco reappears
New Zealand's "spokesbird for conservation" has been found after being lost for two years.
Rachel Stewart: Yee-ha! Rodeo is doomed
COMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.
Pet owners join anti vaccine movement
The latest twist in the spread of the "anti-vax" movement.
Horse euthanised following owner's neglect
An Auckland woman has been sentenced after failing to treat her horse's injury.
Kerre McIvor: Call off the dogs
COMMENT: What about the rest of pack, ask owners of pugs and French and British bulldogs.
VR technology reveals factory farm life
Animal rights group SAFE uses VR technology to highlight conditions in factory farms
Longest dog walk comes to an end a year later
Stephen Brassett and his four-legged friends have finished their tour of New Zealand.
Higgins: Bravo to Trade Me - a dog is not a handbag
COMMENT: The auction site's stance is laudable - but it does open a can of worms.
Shark rescuer: 'I held it like a baby'
The 3m shark was spotted close to shore at Te Arai Pt in Auckland.
Neighbours' smelly cat saga ends in court
An Auckland woman's cats disrupted neighbours' sleep and forced them to flee their homes.
Lake Ellesmere turns toxic
An algal bloom has fouled the water in Te Waihoura (Lake Ellesmere).
The vet saving zoo animals from war zones
This vet risks his life to rescue animals from the worst zoos in the world.
Michael Laws tries to change image of rodeos
Michael Laws has a budget of $25,000 to promote rodeos as a positive animal sport.
Motorist's shock at vehicle towing live chicken
A motorist claims he witnessed a chicken being towed behind a car.
Too many dead greyhounds: Ban racing says the Greens
Dogs should not be dying for people's gambling pleasure, says party spokesman.
Disabled dog Robbie gets wheels to run
Robbie the dog faced euthanasia when a surgery left him permanently disabled.
Police identify kitten killers - and they're aged 11-16
The offenders were aged between 11 and 16 years old.
Netsafe slams sharing of kitten abuse video
The SPCA and Police were speaking with those involved in the video.
30 pets die in dog show tragedy
The breeder is now facing 90 years in prison for carrying the animals in poor conditions.
Call for justice over video of kitten being stoned
Horrific video of a kitten being stoned in New Zealand has emerged online.