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

Graphic video footage showing the torture and beheading of a 1-year-old dog has been circulated among teenage school students.

A deaf dog no one wanted has found a loving home and an owner who wants to teach her how to get beer from the fridge.

The SPCA believes too much money is being spent on an animal cruelty case.

Concern for animal well-being is the reason Maureen and Dick Boyd set up a cattery at Te Horo, about 60km north of Wellington.

Linda Herrick encounters a rugged yet sensitive stranger in a romantic Spanish setting.

Animals just keep on dying of neglect at the notorious Kiev Zoo.