An algal bloom has fouled the water in Te Waihoura (Lake Ellesmere).

This vet risks his life to rescue animals from the worst zoos in the world.

Michael Laws has a budget of $25,000 to promote rodeos as a positive animal sport.

A motorist claims he witnessed a chicken being towed behind a car.

Dogs should not be dying for people's gambling pleasure, says party spokesman.

Robbie the dog faced euthanasia when a surgery left him permanently disabled.

The offenders were aged between 11 and 16 years old.

The SPCA and Police were speaking with those involved in the video.

The breeder is now facing 90 years in prison for carrying the animals in poor conditions.

A local man who had helped hand-rear the ducklings called the incident "savage".

It is the most degrading and cruel of fates for the king of the jungle.

New zone will also feature NZ's first interactive digital experience Turtle Rescue.

MPI conducted two recent inspections, one scheduled and one unannounced on Monday.

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.

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.

The fur seal pups were born in the aftermath of the Kaikoura quake.

The duck was found alive but in extreme pain from fireworks-related injuries.

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.