News that Zion Wildlife Park has been placed in receivership has revived hopes that the Lion Man could return to rescue the big cats. As Geoff Cumming reports, that may not be in the animals' best interests.

A court injunction is being drafted to save the big cats at Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Gardens, after receivers moved in to take control of the Northland park today, the current operator says.

Lower North Island beachgoers have been met with the sight of hundreds of dead birds...

Overflowing Christchurch animal shelters are sending ownerless pets north in the hopes of finding them new homes.

Kiwi food-processing expertise is making inroads in a growing range of overseas markets.

The SPCA is considering setting up mobile adoption centres in upmarket suburbs to help deal with an unprecedented number of dumped pets.

Australia has suspended shipments of live cattle to 11 Indonesian abattoirs after footage of animal cruelty was released.

The torturing of two kittens has angered Waikouaiti police, who are determined to track down those responsible.

The debate has increased over whether NZ needs tougher dog control laws.

New elephants are coming to Auckland Zoo - but not everyone is happy about it. We look at the arguments for and against the council's $3.5 million new attractions