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'My heart dropped': Woman's miracle rescue amid Port Hills fire
An adrenaline-filled dash to get her furry friends was the only thing on her mind.
'My primary concern is with the cows': Live export ban petition gains support
'People from all over the world are looking at New Zealand and saying 'What's going on?''
Investigation launched over alleged animal mistreatment at Taranaki zoo
A government official is due to inspect the zoo today after a welfare complaint.
Sport or cruelty? A day at the rodeo
Rodeos in New Zealand attract crowds but are at threat of being banned.
Underfed, emaciated: Dairy farmers failed to give cows enough food
One cow was so thin and unsteady on its feet that a vet recommended it be euthanised.
Animal welfare in the spotlight at special conference
The conference will focus on issues that are affecting pet owners worldwide.
Wasp nest spanning 1.8 metres found in Martinborough
A wasp nest spanning 1.8 metres was found in Martinborough. Video / Phil Lester
Retire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanised
A neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".
Incredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounter
Stunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie Mora
Court intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'
One of the dog's owners said she wouldn't be in court as she had other things to do.
Sweet by name, sweet by nature - could you adopt Toffee Pop?
Toffee Pop is a sweet kitten looking for a new home.
Things are getting expensive: New charity helps families feed their pets when times get tough
A new charity is working with food banks to provide pet food for Northland pet owners.
Opinion: Auckland has a dog problem, and my staff are left to clean up the mess
Opinion: Our animal management and shelter staff deserve gratitude for the work they do.
Sea lion pups' presence closes Dunedin roads
The road closure will stay in place until the sea lions have moved on.
'Last resort': Adoptable dogs being euthanised as shelters at capacity
The report shows in the previous year no dogs were put down due to shelter capacity.
Robert Irwin’s surprising go-to Aussie holiday spot
Born and bred in Queensland, Irwin's favourite vacation spot isn't the predictable choice.
Future of animals on live export ship still unknown
The fate of about 16,000 livestock being offloaded near Perth is still being decided.
SPCA offers half-price pets as adoption rates drop
Pet adoption rates have dropped, putting pressure on the SPCA.
Face shields and a fake morepork: How zoo stops baby ruru chicks identifying with humans
Vets had to wear huge facial shields and play ruru sounds over a speaker.
International rugby player killed endangered NZ birds and boasted on Instagram
'We f**kn love birds ay.'
'Trust and understanding': $1m campaign to reverse live export ban
Strategy document says lobbying effort is essential as issue can't be left to MPs alone.
'It is disgusting... sadistic': Drug dealer films himself throwing puppy off 20m cliff
Police found the video on Karena Panui’s phone after searching his house for drugs.
Watch: Mass stranding - desperate attempt to save whales at Hawke’s Bay beach
Locals flocked to a beach in Mahia to try to save the stranded pilot whales.
Six-legged cocker spaniel has surgery to remove extra limbs
Rescue charity hopes for full recovery and a permanent home for abandoned spaniel puppy.
Penguin helped back to the wild after waddling into Ōamaru service station
The store did not give the unusual visitor an icy reception.
'Should be banned': Why $5 colony eggs at The Warehouse are so cheap
Welfare experts want clear labelling on colony eggs so consumers know hens are caged.
Video of man holding struggling gull by neck prompts call for 'punishment'
'I'll break your neck,' the man says in the video as others can be heard laughing.
Woman rescues seal pup from highway ‘like some lunatic from a film’
The slippery seal was rescued from a highway near Appleby in Nelson.
‘Greedy wee bugger’ started house fire
Springer spaniel in dog box after setting his home on fire and leaving three puppies dead.
Watch: 'Grab the camera': Great white shark circles boatie for over an hour
A shark expert says it appears the shark had been caught in a net and injured.
SPCA feeling the squeeze with peak kitten season still to come
Kitten season is triggered by warmer summer months when cats are seeking to mate.
'RIP Hen': Man charged after alleged vile act with chicken, zoo onlookers horrified
'It would have been so awful to see especially for little children.'