Sea lion shot on Otago beach
DoC and the police are appealing for information about how a sea lion was shot on Sunday
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Canines take over campus
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Cow killed by car south of Auckland
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Boys devastated after dogs attack pet goat
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SPCA looks to save more animals
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Goat-farming firm breached welfare
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Why you shouldn't feed pets raw food
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Goat dragged from back of car
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Five dogs found living in Hamilton car
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Call to seek a home for research animals
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