MPI says numbers up 13 per cent from the record low achieved in the previous year.

The rodent was found by a DOC ranger on Saturday, it had been sighted 12 days earlier.

The video shows a young man accelerating over a possum, which appears to be alive.

Evan Thomas runs with the bulls in pamplona. www.evanthomas.me

A group of teenagers has been filmed violently attacking a defenceless bird.

Pit full of bones and carcasses found on Northland farm at centre of cruelty allegations.

Minister wants more inspectors following latest animal abuse case

Man punches possum: Pest control – or animal cruelty? / Facebook

Sustainable wildlife tourism programs raise funds and awareness for rhino conservation.

Let Cory Toth from the University of Auckland show you how Mystacina bats get lucky. / assabvideos

This is the face of a miracle, an almost unbelievable survival story. This cat survived a 4.5 hour car journey! Source: North Taranaki SPCA

The owner yelled and screamed but the dogs were intent on savaging the cattle.

Farms animals have a world of emotions - and scientists say we need to understand them.

The SPCA is calling for more people to foster animals.

Activists are calling on Japan to "put down the harpoons".

Documentation has shed light on the circumstances surrounding cop's decision.

M. Bovis will not stop the annual movement of farmers and their cattle

The Fieldays Rural Bachelor of the Year is now the Rural Catch and includes women.

Keepers were able to gain the monkeys' trust by feeding them their favourite treats.

Aucklanders are being asked to keep an eye out for a cockatoo that's escaped from the zoo.

Owner turned her back on dog for a few seconds and she was gone.

Hundreds of Little Blue Penguins being found dead or dying are causing great concern.

Highest recorded deaths this century for little blue penguins. Source: Aotearoa Science Agency

COMMENT: The northern white rhino should not be brought back to life.

Monkeys fought back during break in to Wellington's Zoo, likely injuring would-be thieves.

Auckland SPCA has used recordings to help argue its case in court on six occasions.

The chick attracted attention for its speedy trek up the coast of the South Island.

Animal shelter on a mission to keep spiked collars out of the hands of dog owners.

A puppy adopted from the Whanganui District Council pound developed parvo the next day.

Just like humans, dogs donate blood to help save others that are sick or injured.