Rachel Stewart: Yee-ha! Rodeo is doomed
COMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.
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Disabled dog Robbie gets wheels to run
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Netsafe slams sharing of kitten abuse video
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Call for justice over video of kitten being stoned
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Sick lion trade degrading and cruel
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New home for rescued turtles at Kelly Tarlton's
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MPI gives Mainland Poultry the all-clear
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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
Trump has put his decision to allow elephant trophies into the US 'on hold'.
Wellington cat cafe opens its doors
Wellington's first cat cafe comes with a twist; you can take the cats home with you.
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
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Aussie jockey loses the plot, punches his horse
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