Defence Force investigating alleged animal abuse at Canterbury military camp
A soldier is being investigated for allegedly dumping a mistreated dog in a recycling bin.
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Watch: Orangutan hurls possum from zoo enclosure as onlookers scream
'The orangutan was alarmed to find an unknown occupant in their bed'.
UK government may ban American XL Bully dogs
British home secretary seeks advice following an attack on a 11-year-old girl.
'Barbaric': Shark dragged behind car, head worn as trophy
A group dragged a shark along a beach behind a 4WD, one person riding the carcass.
Te Arawa mobilising to beat invasive pest
The invasive clams were first found in April and originated in Asia.
Secret test Robert Irwin's girlfriend had to pass
The 19-year-old's mum and sister appear to be quite protective of his heart.
'It's gutting': Conservation group find eight kiwi mauled to death by dogs
Years of dedication helping to restore native flora and fauna to Northland forest.
Sick puppy: Dog breeder to pay up after selling canine with bad knees
The pet puppy was not of ‘acceptable quality', a tribunal has found.
Ruru rescued and poacher caught during Hawke's Bay police operation
Police caught one unlawful hunter and rescued a ruru during a poaching operation.
Airline passengers shocked at sight of 'horse-sized' beast on board
A video of the shocking sight has been viewed more than 18 million times.
Bob Barker dies aged 99
The dapper ‘Price Is Right’ host and animal advocate passed away on Saturday.
'Heartbreaking': Auckland man sentenced after starving horses ate own faeces
The man was convicted of 30 offences involving 11 horses at his Dairy Flat property.
Cat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexing
Animal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.
Boy racers harming zoo animals with skids and burnouts
Police have launched an investigation after the boy racers' antics near the zoo.
Rare giraffe born without spots at US zoo
The baby giraffe is the first in 30 years to exhibit the unique markings.
Lolita the Orca dies after 50 years in captivity
Caregivers had been preparing to move her from a US theme park.
Distressing footage of sheep struggling in mud
MPI seeking location of mucky farm to conduct a site inspection.
'People need to start taking responsibility': Puppies dumped, animal facilities at capacity
'We can't just keep taking litters of puppies.'
Six dolphins found dead in Ruakākā, hapū on-site
It is suspected low cloud prevented the dolphins from being sighted earlier.
Rescued walrus calf that received cuddles in care dies
The rescued 1-month-old was struggling with a number of health issues.
It's time to address the elephant in the room: Your bucket list deserves better
Are we unwittingly supporting a cycle of animal cruelty in the name of tourism?
‘Heartbroken’: Five of 10 puppies found in rubbish truck have died
The puppies were found in a bag in a rubbish truck in the Papakura/Hunua area of Auckland.
Woman leaves 'emotional support dog' in airport after being told it couldn't fly
She was told she couldn't take her pet on the plane. So, she left the dog behind.
Bear runs amok on Iraqi Airways flight in Dubai
An airline issued an apology this weekend after a live bear broke at Dubai airport.
Rescued walrus calf needs round-the-clock 'cuddling'
Walrus calf found kilometres from ocean needs round-the-clock cuddles to stay alive.
Cyprus allows human Covid meds to be used on cats to fight deadly virus
The feline coronavirus has been around since 1963.
Pig who shut down SH16 and evaded armed police finally captured
The pig has been roaming for nearly two weeks but is now being kept at an animal shelter.
'Cat lady of Katikati' closing rescue doors due to costs
Catherine Sharp hopes someone can take over Katikati Rescue Cats.
'No, our bears aren't men in suits’ says Chinese zoo
If you go down to the zoo today, you'd better not wear disguise…
Revealed: Second rare Hector's dolphin killed as fishing bycatch in two months
The Green Party is calling for stronger protection measures.
Lion on the loose: Gerrman police search for dangerous animal
People reported seeing what appeared to be a big cat chasing a wild boar.
'I blame myself': Mother of newborn killed in dog attack speaks
Max Mitchell-Clifford was the registered owner of the dog that killed the baby in 2020.
Harm on the farm: What's behind cruelty to animals?
Safe believes the problem is worse than the figures show.
Tourist banned for life after teasing panda with a selfie stick in China
The act gained laughter from the crowd and harsh penalty from the sanctuary.