Sheep not sheared for five years ‘at risk of pneumonia’ if wool is removed
Animal rescued from owners in Belgium is now so wooly it is ‘in pain’.
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'Bittersweet': Auckland’s only elephant arrives safely at new home in Australia
Forty-two-year-old Burma has left Auckland Zoo to be part of a herd.
Police escort gets NZ's only elephant Burma safely to airport for flight to OZ
Burma was spotted in her crate being trucked across Auckland this morning.
Fired vet who tried to choke cow after lethal injection didn't work wins $35k payout
Tony Austwick was unjustifiably dismissed after three customers made complaints about him.
Police investigating after Beach Haven kitten's tail 'ripped off', threatening note left
'If they can hurt a cat like that ... they could hurt anyone.'
Family cat returns home with bullet wound
Okoia cat Jinx returned home with a bullet wound that broke his femur.
Community rallies around mother after kitten’s tail ‘ripped off’, threatening note left
A fundraiser has been launched to help cover the kitten's medical bills.
43 monkeys on the loose after escaping US research centre
Authorities urge residents to keep their doors and windows locked.
Trump campaign quietly distances itself from RFK jnr after new vaccine safety comments
Concerns supporter would struggle to make it through security clearance for top role.
'Soul-destroying trauma': Horse's 'brutal' injuries blamed on fireworks
The animal was euthanised after ripping through a wire fence.
Two cats found, two missing after vet centre and cattery badly damaged in blaze
The building is red stickered and investigations are ongoing into the cause of the fire.
Exotic pet show dubbed ‘Willy Wonka experience' could return after SPCA dismisses concerns
Organiser says she's been cleared of animal abuse claims, considering show's return.
Fire destroys Wellington vet centre and cattery
Wellington vet centre and cattery has been gutted after a fire on Saturday night.
SPCA: The pets waiting longest for a home
“We know their personalities and likes and dislikes."
Kākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claims
Animal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.
Miracle cat: Sammy survives gunshot wounds to return home after days missing
A resilient family cat was shot twice but still managed to find its way home.
Death of rare frogs linked to Brynderwyns roading work
Native frogs were endangered by concrete used in the upgrade, a report says.
Racing Minister seeking cross-party support to combat threats to people riding horses on roads
Advocates wanted to be classed as vulnerable road users.
'Go, go, go!' Mates film brutal slaying of wild stag after driver runs it down
The deer then had its throat cut in a 'gratuitous and violent act' that was posted online.
Rare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from home
The Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.
Grim discovery: Horse euthanised after being found with suspected gunshot wound
The injured animal was found by bike riders.
The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control
City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.
Landlord wins costs from tenant with unapproved dogs
Tenant has been told to pay more than $7500 to her landlord over the unapproved pets.
'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburb
The dogs have killed numerous animals including cats, alpacas, calves, sheep, and goats.
Calls for bird-terrorising cats to be contained to owner’s property
Cats are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says.
Married to a monster: Ex-wife reveals depraved zoologist's vile jail request
'I felt sick, I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t think.'
Residents join forces to save beach-nesting birds
The funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.
$5k for info on baby sea lion shot in Otago, suffered 'slow and painful death'
Baby sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins and left to die a slow, painful death.
Why you should swap a land safari for a cruise safari
Elevating your safari experience is as simple as leaving the shore behind.
'No longer fear humans': Tool-wielding chimp rips baby from mum's arms, kills her
An angry mob ransacked a nature facility after a chimp stole and killed a baby.
'Absolutely gutting': Baby sea lion shot and left to die
The young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.
'Ruthless' man throws 'Betty White' into alligator pond in Australia
Betty White’s untimely demise took place in front of shocked visitors who alerted staff.
Waikato man sentenced after dog euthanised following 'gross neglect', blunt force trauma
Experts said the dog would've been in 'severe discomfort' for a three-to-six-month period.
'Like a cyclist': Treat riders as vulnerable road users campaigner says
“We are legally allowed on the road and should be able to do so safely.”