Colombia to cull drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’
The 166-strong herd are descendants of animals brought there from Africa by Escobar.
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More than 20 puppies abandoned in South Auckland over 24 hours
Plastic container with 20 pups dumped at a Manukau pound; nine more found in Clendon Park.
'Proud to protect them': Nesting native birds a priority for airport
A plan is being hatched to protect endangered dotterels nesting next to Auckland Airport.
Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays
What do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?
We’ve had Opo the dolphin - now meet Flaxmere's Asher the parrot
Asher the Flaxmere parrot is a chip off the old block,
Dog owners left shocked by this huge travel expense
Pet owners complain that boarding them over holidays costs more than childcare.
'Immense amount of blood': Rottweiler mauls owner after she fed him cannabis
The owners bought the cannabis lollies for their dog because they said he was 'stressed'.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
Pet Day tradition carries on strong for school community at cyclone-hit Patoka
Patoka School students celebrated a return to normal life with their Pet Day on Thursday.
'A wonderful guy': Deer farming pioneer honoured in ceremony
Sir Tim Wallis, of Wānaka, died on Tuesday evening last week following a short illness.
Family's opposition to pet crematorium being built next door costs them $121,000
Soul Friends owner: 'I don’t think there’s ever a perfect place to put a crematorium'.
Cats have the power to glow in the dark, scientists discover
Mysterious fluorescent properties "could help mammals communicate".
Tigers' 15-times-a-day mating routine 'actually not that many'
There are high hopes Hamilton Zoo's latest love story will result in new tiger cubs.
How to ensure you leave no trace this sunny season
These principles should guide your adventures through the outdoors this season.
Residents call for urgent action to stop roaming and aggressive dogs
Calls for more animal control staff and penalties for dog owners after fatal mauling.
Hamilton Zoo zebras have been busy with 29th foal in 15 years
Mare Marbles gave birth to the still-nameless foal at the end of September.
'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cows
Four cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.
Luxury South African safari
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'Rest in peace, little big man' - Ponsonby grieves the ginger cat with many names, but only one life
The feisty feline who liked to lunch at Prego is no more.
‘Dad would be stoked’: Robert Irwin shares emotional milestone
Robert had an emotional moment at Australia Zoo celebrating what his father started.
Popular fete offers early start for Christmas shopping
A wide range of regular and new stalls will be there this year.
Dogs need to be socialised as early as possible - dog trainer
A dog trainer believes there needs to be more education around socialising canines.
Cat fight: Neighbours end up in court over kittens
One neighbour accused the other of feeding her cats.
Motorway mayhem as driver dodges ducklings
A duck walkabout with a gaggle of ducklings caused chaos on a Dunedin motorway.
Rising possum numbers in Hawke’s Bay; landowners asked to cull
Move to a possum contractor model has been parked, as council focuses on cyclone.
Adopted 'sweet little dog' seriously injured
A "beautiful sweet little dog” was injured, returned to vet days after adoption.
Hero police dog who hunted 'baddest of criminals' put down after cancer battle
Oden, 5, had been part of Tāmaki Makaurau police dog section for a number of years.
Holy hounds and communion cats: Animals blessed in special church ceremony
Hastings parishioners were able to take their best friends to church on Sunday.
4WD: Four-wheeled-dog caught behind the wheel
Police were stunned when the photo appeared to show a good boy behind the wheel.
Art to help dogs: Northland art project to help dog owners who can't afford vet care
A creative new fundraising campaign aims to help Northland's neglected dogs get vet care.
Bird numbers at Whanganui's Virginia Lake aviary slashed
The drop in bird numbers was down to natural attrition and rehoming.
Wingspan celebrates completion of $2.4m display aviaries and breeding chambers
The third stage of the project is set to begin in 2024.
Geese and wallaby woes: What Rotorua candidates think of Predator Free 2050
Candidates were asked what their parties would do to control pests.
Pet food company must pay $220k after worker's finger amputated
It was the company's second amputation incident in three years.