The Methven Lions Club was taken to task by activists for taking profits from the rodeo.

A heartbreaking scene in Blue Planet is prompting viewers to ditch plastic bags.

Trump has put his decision to allow elephant trophies into the US 'on hold'.

Wellington's first cat cafe comes with a twist; you can take the cats home with you.

Animal rights activist said Northland farm was amongst the worst she had ever seen.

Keshva Rajan has been sentenced to home detention, community work and fined $3840.

Animal rights group SAFE said many didn't know calves were taken away within 24 hours

SPCA seeking good homes for great kittens and cats. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Dylan Caboche has been suspended for two weeks for punching his horse She's Reneldasgirl.

They're popular tourist spots in Asia but experts warn you should stay away from trend.

Researchers from Cornell University and Oregan State University fear that seismic airguns in oil and gas drilling areas are negatively impacting whales, with repetitive sounds travelling thousands of kilometres and repeating for months on end. / Audio from Cornell University.

An animal welfare group is angry, but DOC says thriving species best left to own devices.

Two northern brown kiwi have been welcomed into their new home at Butterfly Creek.

The annual list of animal cruelty is shocking.

Bear with elephantiasis get life-saving surgery.

A farmer has been taken to Waikato Hospital after being attacked by a bull.

The SPCA is waging war against animal cruelty targeting our youngest citizens.

Barks, wagging tails, and a regal llama at the annual blessing of the animals.

Snap Fitness New Brighton's manager is eating burgers to save troubled dogs.

Foodstuffs is the second major supermarket brand to commit to phasing out caged egg sales

Using captive bolt gun to put down dogs is 'acceptable', says ministry.

DoC and the police are appealing for information about how a sea lion was shot on Sunday

How to tackle the touchy issues that the PFNZ mission throws up? A new panel will try.

A police officer in Whakatane helps a mother duck and her ducklings cross the road

Abandoning a dog and her pups called a cowardly act.

The puppy that had her ribs sticking out and sores on her leg is now ready to be rehomed.

After the third orca died in a year, SeaWorld expert turned whistleblower speaks out.

Jaka had been unwell during the past few weeks.

Chelsea Evans weeps when she thinks about never being able to say goodbye to her cat.

The Department of Conservation are looking for more information after lizards were found