Police identify kitten killers - and they're aged 11-16
The offenders were aged between 11 and 16 years old.
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Call for justice over video of kitten being stoned
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'Savage' youths run down ducklings
A local man who had helped hand-rear the ducklings called the incident "savage".
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Lions Clubs told to cut ties with rodeos
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Shocked Blue Planet viewers vow to ditch plastic
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Trump keeps ban on elephant trophies for now
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Wellington cat cafe opens its doors
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Shocking footage captured at poultry farm
Animal rights activist said Northland farm was amongst the worst she had ever seen.
600 birds lived in thick mud and faeces, among other birds' bodies
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Animal welfare protest targets dairy industry
Animal rights group SAFE said many didn't know calves were taken away within 24 hours
Local Focus: Meet Necky, the one-eyed rescue cat
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Aussie jockey loses the plot, punches his horse
Dylan Caboche has been suspended for two weeks for punching his horse She's Reneldasgirl.
Quake generation seals thriving one year on
The fur seal pups were born in the aftermath of the Kaikoura quake.
Duck dies after beak blown off by firework
The duck was found alive but in extreme pain from fireworks-related injuries.
Activists: animal cafes not cute, they're abusive
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Researchers fear seismic airgun activity harming whales
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DOC says it can't intervene in every sick seal case
An animal welfare group is angry, but DOC says thriving species best left to own devices.
Butterfly Creek greets kiwi arrivals
Two northern brown kiwi have been welcomed into their new home at Butterfly Creek.
Bull attack leaves farmer seriously hurt
A farmer has been taken to Waikato Hospital after being attacked by a bull.
SPCA launches book to stop animal cruelty
The SPCA is waging war against animal cruelty targeting our youngest citizens.
Two paws up for Blessing of the Animals
Barks, wagging tails, and a regal llama at the annual blessing of the animals.
Naked anti-wool push mystifies NZ farmers
Federated Farmers frustrated by actors who'd "rather go naked than wear wool".
Invercargill Council ditches captive bolt guns
Council urged to assess all points of view before ruling on contentious euthanasia method.
Saving dogs by eating burgers
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New World, Pak'nSave to phase out caged eggs by 2027
Foodstuffs is the second major supermarket brand to commit to phasing out caged egg sales
Why a council shooting dogs with bolt guns is 'acceptable'
Using captive bolt gun to put down dogs is 'acceptable', says ministry.