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'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracks
A witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.
Bearded dragon among dozens of fat animals dobbed in to SPCA
The organisation says pet obesity is a growing global problem.
Hamilton Zoo farewells its only African wild dog
Romeo moved to the zoo with his brother Kudu in 2018.
Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: MPI promising regular checks, tiger found underweight
Otherwise, they did not identify any immediate animal welfare or staffing issues.
Under-fire zoo responds to animal welfare claims; MPI officials visit animals today
Orana Wildlife Trust Board says a ‘thorough review’ is underway.
Giraffe dies at Christchurch zoo, body dragged out of enclosure before opening
Orana Wildlife Park said the giraffe died from an 'unsurvivable condition'.
'Sadistic': Man killed neighbours' cats to protect garden, kept corpse in a cage in wardrobe
Pet owner says he was 'extremely broken' after the death of his cat.
Farmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practice
He was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.
Watch: First there was Snakes on a plane - now there's Eels at an Airport
Social media writhing with movie references to horror classic: 'New fear unlocked'.
Tall order for zoo-to-zoo giraffe delivery
Preparing a giraffe for a road trip takes a bit of planning.
Take kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford Road
Five kea have been hit and killed by vehicles at popular waypoints on Milford Road.
'Trampled to death': Tourist killed by elephants after trying to take photo
The tourist walked towards the herd. Then the matriarch became 'agitated'.
Dumped and emaciated: Influx of puppies dumped on roadsides and bushes in Far North
The Kerikeri SPCA has seen an influx of abandoned puppies.
How to care for pets during a disaster: Workshops to be held across NZ
The training will be offered in workshops around the country.
Exotic pet show slammed as a ‘Willy Wonka’ experience; complaints to SPCA
Organiser rejects claims of animal abuse and underwhelming stalls.
'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads
“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."
Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden
50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat
Australian law passes to end live sheep exports by sea
Australia to outlaw live sheep exports by sea.
Nearly 400 cats killed in controversial competition
One man killed 65 cats, landing him a $500 prize.
David Beckham’s daughter-in-law to sue dog groomer over pet's death
Nicola Peltz’s nine-year-old pet chihuahua suffered a medical emergency and died suddenly.
Letters: Live animal exports cruel; USA not okay based on debate
OPINION: 'The people of the USA have no one but themselves to blame.'
Peekaboo! It's a kinkajou. Tropical rainforest creature found on dusty US highway
Kinkajous look like a mix between a monkey and a bear, and have prehensile tails.
Can pets get car sick? How to help your dog or cat
Car rides can be a daunting experience for pets. How can you make their journey smoother?
'Definitely won't forget it': Dog hit by car fleeing police and tossed 4m into air
Three witnesses tried to flag down police to help find the stricken animal.
Kiwi dog daycare fined $11k after pet dies in hot car
Maisie was left in a vehicle parked in the sun for hours with all its windows up.
Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start
The Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.
More than 57,000 sign petition to keep live animal export ban
Labour introduced the ban in April last year while still in government.
'We're going with her': Zookeeper family will take Burma the elephant to Oz
Auckland Zoo elephant team leader Andrew Coers has known elephant Burma since he was 18.
Step inside one of South Africa's most lusted-after safaris
With your own swimming pool, cinema, wine cellar, gym, private chef and butler.
A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies
A sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.
Kiwis set to take on the best young rodeo competitors in the US
A team of five has been selected for the National High School Finals Rodeo in the USA.
Frank Film: For the love of a bull breed dog
Chch Bull Breed Rescue gives homes to the dogs that often don't get a fair chance at life.
Koha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing cat
He was impounded and facing possible destruction while his owner was taken to court.