"I regard this as one of the most serious examples of neglect that I have seen."

Keepers were able to gain the monkeys' trust by feeding them their favourite treats.

Aucklanders are being asked to keep an eye out for a cockatoo that's escaped from the zoo.

Owner turned her back on dog for a few seconds and she was gone.

Hundreds of Little Blue Penguins being found dead or dying are causing great concern.

Highest recorded deaths this century for little blue penguins. Source: Aotearoa Science Agency

COMMENT: The northern white rhino should not be brought back to life.

Monkeys fought back during break in to Wellington's Zoo, likely injuring would-be thieves.

Auckland SPCA has used recordings to help argue its case in court on six occasions.

A puppy adopted from the Whanganui District Council pound developed parvo the next day.

Just like humans, dogs donate blood to help save others that are sick or injured.

Cats and dogs are being controlled by phone based apps as technology improves.

A new study will help rescuers determine which whales to save first in mass strandings.

A dog was found so emaciated and unwell it had to be put down.

The number of bobby calf deaths per 10,000 has dropped by half.

A fighting spirit and round-the-clock vet care couldn't save Auckland Zoo's newest giraffe

An entire breeding season of little blue penguin chicks was wiped out by a New Year storm.

SPCA has apologised after using photo of French bulldog in appeal promotion.

Rodeo not harmful enough to be banned but specific animal welfare issues to be looked at.

COMMENT: The "evidence" suggesting cats are killing our native birds is shonky.

The SPCA needs donations to address horrific cases of animal abuse in NZ.

Animals were welcome at the funeral for beloved veterinarian Ian Hughes today.

The mysterious cray needs our help, writes Dean Baigent-Mercer.

"Sadly this is something we see that happens a lot," says SPCA spokeswoman.

Animal Welfare Code adhered to, says organiser and bull breeder Shane Bird.

Vicky Roebuck hopes people will be allowed to bring their pets along to Hughes' funeral.

A family is looking for answers after their dog was killed with an air rifle.

COMMENT: When an abandoned kitty was found, what could the writer do?

"He came to work with me every day, did everything with me, 24/7," says distraught owner.

New Zealand's "spokesbird for conservation" has been found after being lost for two years.