The lack of sea ice is continuously making it more and more difficult for polar bears to find food.

A local man who had helped hand-rear the ducklings called the incident "savage".

It is the most degrading and cruel of fates for the king of the jungle.

New zone will also feature NZ's first interactive digital experience Turtle Rescue.

MPI conducted two recent inspections, one scheduled and one unannounced on Monday.

The Methven Lions Club was taken to task by activists for taking profits from the rodeo.

A heartbreaking scene in Blue Planet is prompting viewers to ditch plastic bags.

Trump has put his decision to allow elephant trophies into the US 'on hold'.

Wellington's first cat cafe comes with a twist; you can take the cats home with you.

Animal rights group SAFE said many didn't know calves were taken away within 24 hours

SPCA seeking good homes for great kittens and cats. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Dylan Caboche has been suspended for two weeks for punching his horse She's Reneldasgirl.

The fur seal pups were born in the aftermath of the Kaikoura quake.

The duck was found alive but in extreme pain from fireworks-related injuries.

They're popular tourist spots in Asia but experts warn you should stay away from trend.

Researchers from Cornell University and Oregan State University fear that seismic airguns in oil and gas drilling areas are negatively impacting whales, with repetitive sounds travelling thousands of kilometres and repeating for months on end. / Audio from Cornell University.

An animal welfare group is angry, but DOC says thriving species best left to own devices.

Two northern brown kiwi have been welcomed into their new home at Butterfly Creek.

A farmer has been taken to Waikato Hospital after being attacked by a bull.

The SPCA is waging war against animal cruelty targeting our youngest citizens.

Barks, wagging tails, and a regal llama at the annual blessing of the animals.

Federated Farmers frustrated by actors who'd "rather go naked than wear wool".

Council urged to assess all points of view before ruling on contentious euthanasia method.

Snap Fitness New Brighton's manager is eating burgers to save troubled dogs.

Foodstuffs is the second major supermarket brand to commit to phasing out caged egg sales

Using captive bolt gun to put down dogs is 'acceptable', says ministry.

DoC and the police are appealing for information about how a sea lion was shot on Sunday

How to tackle the touchy issues that the PFNZ mission throws up? A new panel will try.

A police officer in Whakatane helps a mother duck and her ducklings cross the road

Abandoning a dog and her pups called a cowardly act.