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More seals likely to die after slaughter - zoologist
The number of seals which will die as a result of a brutal attack could be many more than the 23 found, a zoologist says.
Attack on seals 'cruel and abhorrent'
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.
These little piggies carry diseases...
A popular new pet is all the rage in Britain, but it comes with a warning.
SPCA to prosecute those who cut off puppy's ears
Animal protection inspectors are closing in on offenders responsible for cutting off the ears of an eight-week-old pitbull puppy.
Sow crates to be phased out by 2015
Sow crates will be phased out by December 2015, Agriculture Minister David Carter announced today.
MP Carter makes quick u-turn
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.
Mama Grizzly Palin's bear hug disturbs experts
Sarah Palin's in trouble over a segment of her Alaskan reality TV show.
Kathmandu founder in $2m farm cruelty fight
Jan Cameron has pledged $2 million to fight animal cruelty - and will give cash to anyone who dobs in farmers' cruel practices.
'Chopper' repeatedly shot, left to die
"We took him to a vet for x-rays and pellets were right through him", a shocked SPCA animal inspector said of Chopper.
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Jews fundraise to fight animal welfare code
Heads of the NZ Jewish communities are protesting the Government's proposed animal-welfare ban on shechita, the Jewish ritual slaughter of livestock.