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'Extraordinarily wrong': More than 500 dead horses found at NSW property
Various dumps of carcasses were found throughout the property.
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Man bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'
Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.
Group of young people drive car into deer and kill a stag
Police arrested three men after the incident on Marsden Valley Rd in Stoke.
'Pretty remarkable': 600 native frogs rehomed during Brynderwyns roading project
There are strict protocols for construction in the environmentally sensitive Brynderwyns.
'Put down': Violent inmate stomps on duck after it landed in prison yard
The prisoner was charged with attacking the bird, which had to be put down.
Farmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows found
Farmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.
13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential home
Seizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.
How a Kiwi tennis star came to give half his winnings to charity
“If you’re going to give, it makes sense to do as much good as possible."
'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.