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Bull on the moooove in Invercargill, by Elles Road
A bull was seen on the moooove, travelling down Elles Road, by the hospital. Southern District Police said they "hoofed it to a residential address". Video / What's On Invers
Cat owner told her missing moggie had been found – it was a lie that cost her hundreds
'I was just so ecstatic that my cat had been found and I wasn’t thinking straight.'
Council euthanises 56 dogs in two months
FNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.
'They can turn at any time': Mum's warning after 8yo daughter mauled by dog
The attack left Milan Tufuga with multiple leg wounds and needing stitches.
'10 billion web threads': The mysterious spider webs coating Hawke's Bay
'Rolled up into a ball, it has the consistency of cotton string.'
Girl left with ‘large scar’ and ‘life-long’ trauma after dog attack at Auckland park
The dog attack occurred as a school holiday programme took place nearby.
Four-billion views: Viral gorilla fight debate takes over social media
The gorilla debate garnered over four billion impressions on social media.
Inside the secret 3-year criminal case against Auckland's luxury doggy daycare
Prosecutors claim the firm earned $180k in extra profits by ignoring resource consents.
Tourist mauled by crocodile after climbing into enclosure to pose for a selfie
A tourist in the Philippines climbed into a crocodile cage to pose for a selfie, only to be attacked by the beast.
Opinion: Why healthy animals mean healthier communities
OPINION: This year's World Veterinary Day theme was Animal Health Takes a Team.
'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappers
She touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.
Runaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian island
Her owners feared the wurst when the sausage dog went missing, now Valerie is going home.
Why weather could be key in high-stakes Breeders race at Te Rapa
Trainer Tony Pike isn't worried about rain for Poetic Champion’s race.
'So crucial': Dalgety banks on strong start for Group 1 success
He will drive Beside Me in the Pascoes Oaks and Republican Party in the Messenger.
'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulation
The trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.
Pet turtle found alive weeks after tornado: ‘Oh my gosh, that’s Myrtle’
Tiffany Emmanuel and her family ran from the house and were gutted to leave their pets.
Job cuts at pet food giant Ziwi, including Hawke's Bay
'It is a good bunch of people – that is the sad thing.'
Elephant herd in Californian zoo reacts to earthquake to protect their young
Video shows elephants huddling protectively around their young at San Diego Zoo Safari Park during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake.
Paw patrol: Auckland Council's team against dog attacks
More than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year.
Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson found himself in an unexpected wildlife fiasco during a family outing to a Texas safari park.
‘Oh cripes’: Ostrich attacks Boris Johnson on safari trip
The former PM can be heard shouting in a video shared by his wife.
Kiwi filly triumphs in ATC Derby as favourites fall short
Aeliana won the ATC Derby by five lengths at Randwick.
'OMG, my baby': Family cat killed in ‘feral cat trap' in Auckland suburb
The SPCA is investigating after a cat was found in a restricted trap.
‘Unfortunate’: La Crique sidelined by foot infection after race delay
Trainer of dual Group 1 winner rues anticlimactic end to a pleasing season.
Operating room horror: Vet nurse took doggie drugs, nearly fell asleep on a spaniel
She claimed she was trying to calm her nerves.
‘A real threat’: Auckland musician acquitted of dog indecency, jailed for child sex abuse
He has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret.