M. Bovis will not stop Gypsy Day cattle movements
M. Bovis will not stop the annual movement of farmers and their cattle
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Drunk Ngāruawāhia man fled with employer's horses, killing one
Worker's alcohol issues flagged after only one of two horses survive high-speed joyride.
Is this Aussie's worst animal cruelty case?
"I regard this as one of the most serious examples of neglect that I have seen."
Monkeys recovered after zoo break-in
Keepers were able to gain the monkeys' trust by feeding them their favourite treats.
Mabo's flown the coop: Zoo seeks escaped cockatoo
Aucklanders are being asked to keep an eye out for a cockatoo that's escaped from the zoo.
Upset family appeal to get their dog back
Owner turned her back on dog for a few seconds and she was gone.
Penguin death numbers highest this century
Hundreds of Little Blue Penguins being found dead or dying are causing great concern.
Penguin deaths highest this century
Highest recorded deaths this century for little blue penguins. Source: Aotearoa Science Agency
Jason Gilchrist: Why save the 'living dead'?
COMMENT: The northern white rhino should not be brought back to life.
Would-be monkey thieves may need medical attention
Monkeys fought back during break in to Wellington's Zoo, likely injuring would-be thieves.
Body camera footage now crucial to SPCA to nail offenders
Auckland SPCA has used recordings to help argue its case in court on six occasions.
Yellow-eyed penguin chick euthanised after suffering severe flipper injury
The chick attracted attention for its speedy trek up the coast of the South Island.
Anger over 'cruel, antiquated' dog collars
Animal shelter on a mission to keep spiked collars out of the hands of dog owners.
Buyer beware - $60 dog; $1000 vets bill
A puppy adopted from the Whanganui District Council pound developed parvo the next day.
Blood for man's best friends saves doggy lives
Just like humans, dogs donate blood to help save others that are sick or injured.
What's up pet? Well take a look at these devices
Cats and dogs are being controlled by phone based apps as technology improves.
Study will tell rescuers which whales to save first
A new study will help rescuers determine which whales to save first in mass strandings.
Badly neglected dog's owner sentenced
A dog was found so emaciated and unwell it had to be put down.
New rules impact bobby calf death rate
The number of bobby calf deaths per 10,000 has dropped by half.
Auckland Zoo mourns loss of 'fighter' baby giraffe
A fighting spirit and round-the-clock vet care couldn't save Auckland Zoo's newest giraffe
Watch: Penguins' habitat destroyed by stormy weather
An entire breeding season of little blue penguin chicks was wiped out by a New Year storm.
SPCA says sorry for this campaign ad with dressed-up French bulldog
SPCA has apologised after using photo of French bulldog in appeal promotion.
Cat shot three times in the face
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Cat needs surgery after bullets lodge in face.
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.