SPCA feeling the squeeze with peak kitten season still to come
Kitten season is triggered by warmer summer months when cats are seeking to mate.
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'RIP Hen': Man charged after alleged vile act with chicken, zoo onlookers horrified
'It would have been so awful to see especially for little children.'
Jaguar sighting in southern Arizona the 8th in southwestern US since 1996
A wildlife videographer documented the endangered big cat on a trail camera.
Special load: Washing basket kittens saved from doomed dump as SPCA voices desexing plea
It comes as more than 3000 cats remain in the SPCA's care this summer.
Community searches for solutions to roaming, aggressive dog problem
The Moerewa community has rallied to try and solve the ongoing problem of roaming dogs.
Pets in need of new homes as shelters fill up
The busy period for the animal shelter had hit earlier than expected.
Mid Northern Rodeo saddles up for both athletes and protesters
A bull died at last year's event but that was the exception, organisers say.
'Pathetic woman': Group who cut open live shark called intervener an 'activist'
Adele Ross said other onlookers were disturbed and one was in tears.
'Fish can't scream': Pregnant shark dragged to shore, cut open while still alive
Graphic video shows the shark being cut open and her live babies spilling out.
Overwhelmed animal rescue groups want mandatory desexing
Far North animal rescue groups see a huge problem of neglected, unwanted dogs
'My poor puppy': Chihuahua mauled to death by bull terrier
Horror as owner and 8-year-old son witnessed vicious attack.
More than a dozen pigs die in shed blaze
The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed 13 pigs have died after Auckland fire.
Maury Povich anounces orangutan paternal test results
Former daytime talk show host announces paternity results of new baby orangutan.
Aussie dad’s chips save family from rampaging elephant
'Those sandwiches and chips probably saved our lives.'
‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dog
The dog's death was because of 'human error'.
Couple heartbroken after 13 sheep killed in dog attacks
" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."
Woman who took in 'stray' cat loses claim for animal's costs
Disputes Tribunal agrees it is the nature of a friendly cat to make neighbourhood visits.
Meat imports make local market uneven playing field, NZPork says
There are concerns about nations that allow farming practices banned in NZ.
Assaults, abductions and abandonments: On the front line at NZ's largest wild bird hospital
"He was absolutely beautiful. We all loved him. He died after three or four nights.”
Crate Day punters anger activists by breaking endangered birds’ eggs
'About 150' 4WDs sped over a riverbed, which threw stones up that broke tarapiroe eggs.
Wildlife photos to raise funds for elephant sanctuary in Africa
Orphaned elephants supported by photo sale.
Watch: Shaba trailer
Retiti is Africa's first indigenous-owned elephant sanctuary which was built for orphan elephants to be rehabilitated to go back into the wild. Video / Ami Vitale.
Twelve-metre monster: Rare juvenile shark rescued by beachgoers could grow to be huge, expert says
Perhaps swimmers and beachgoers should be a bit careful this summer.
The Game of Hope: A symbol of hope and desperately needed support for those in need
Three organisations are joining forces to fundraise in a meaningful way this Christmas.
From Barbie to rhinos: Why Margot Robbie is NZ-based Jamie Joseph's 'kindred spirit'
In her new movie, Robbie will highlight Saving the Wild's fight against rhino poaching.
'Years in illegal captivity': Lizard enthusiast fined for keeping 60 reptiles
Richard Brosnan's creatures were confiscated as he did not have a permit to keep them.
Whale you wait: Curious orcas temporarily halt wharf work
A family took a swim into Ahuriri for lunch. Perhaps they'll stick around?
Increased number of dog attacks in Northland 'concerning'
Northland's councils are working hard to deal with dangerous dogs.
Wellington cycleway developers warned after deaths of little blue penguins
DoC has issued a formal warning over deaths amid Wellington-Petone cycleway work.
Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.
PalmOil Scan app helps consumers protect wildlife
Auckland Zoo’s deputy curator of mammals, Amy Robbins, has helped develop the PalmOil Scan app which allows consumers to scan barcodes with their phone to see if products use palm oil or not. Video / Dean Purcell
Zoo launches app to check palm oil content of groceries
Palm oil is found in more than half the products you find in the supermarket.
Ecosanctuary, and its birds, win supreme award
Winner 'has absolutely transformed what tourism means in Aotearoa'.
'Most severe neglect seen in years': Dog found starving, flea-ridden, injured and weeks from death
A man and woman have been sentenced to community service, banned from owning pets.