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.

COMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.

The death has prompted new calls for rodeos to be banned.

The latest twist in the spread of the "anti-vax" movement.

An Auckland woman has been sentenced after failing to treat her horse's injury.

COMMENT: What about the rest of pack, ask owners of pugs and French and British bulldogs.

COMMENT: The auction site's stance is laudable - but it does open a can of worms.

The 3m shark was spotted close to shore at Te Arai Pt in Auckland.

An Auckland woman's cats disrupted neighbours' sleep and forced them to flee their homes.

An algal bloom has fouled the water in Te Waihoura (Lake Ellesmere).

This vet risks his life to rescue animals from the worst zoos in the world.

Michael Laws has a budget of $25,000 to promote rodeos as a positive animal sport.

A motorist claims he witnessed a chicken being towed behind a car.

Dogs should not be dying for people's gambling pleasure, says party spokesman.

Robbie the dog faced euthanasia when a surgery left him permanently disabled.

The breeder is now facing 90 years in prison for carrying the animals in poor conditions.

Horrific video of a kitten being stoned in New Zealand has emerged online.

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 activist said Northland farm was amongst the worst she had ever seen.