Twenty-three seals, including eight newborn pups, were found clubbed to death on the Kaikoura coast. DoC believes the seals were attacked over a number of days.

A popular new pet is all the rage in Britain, but it comes with a warning.

Animal protection inspectors are closing in on offenders responsible for cutting off the ears of an eight-week-old pitbull puppy.

A farming company part-owned by a Cabinet minister was able to brief him on how the Govt could protect its trade with Muslim countries.

Sarah Palin's in trouble over a segment of her Alaskan reality TV show.

Jan Cameron has pledged $2 million to fight animal cruelty - and will give cash to anyone who dobs in farmers' cruel practices.

As a chef and consumer, my stance has always been to support New Zealand products where possible.

Heads of the NZ Jewish communities are protesting the Government's proposed animal-welfare ban on shechita, the Jewish ritual slaughter of livestock.

Supporters of Lion Man Craig Busch have mounted a campaign in support of him, after the death of a tiger at Zion Wildlife Gardens.