Scooter the bald 7yo with backward-facing legs crowned ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’
Scooter faced certain death. Then his new mum came to the rescue. Now he's world famous.
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'I’m alive, that’s all that matters': Man's car bursts into flames after crashing into bull
Prem Lohar was driving home on a dark rainy night when he hit a wandering bull.
Watch: Horse stuck in swimming pool prompts emergency rescue mission
A specialised rescue mission unfolded in a backyard pool after a horse hopped in.
‘Tiger King’ star convicted of wildlife trafficking
Bhagavan “Doc" Antle was accused of illegally buying endangered lion cubs.
News in brief: De-sexing of cats and dogs made easier; police seek witnesses to fatal crashes
News briefs from Northland.
No tall story: World Giraffe Day celebrated a decade on
Celebration of world’s tallest animal highlights threats to survival, conservation effort.
‘Dying’ dog dispute: ‘Rescuers’ take pet, claim they acted in best interest of sick dog
Pair do not want to return uplifted dog: 'We've given him all this love and attention'.
Elderly dog attack victim with dementia needs multiple surgeries for broken bones, tendons
The elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.
Unpopular Bay of Islands' dog park plans revisited
The Far North council is investigating other options for a dedicated dog park in Kerikeri.
Watch: Auckland suburb's two years of torment -Clothes thief caught in the act
For years people have been wrongly accusing each other. Now the culprit has been exposed,
Out of the gate: Search on for real-life Hairy Maclary
Is your pooch bumptious and bustly? Bossy and bouncy? Frisky and hustly?
Plea to pet owners to get animals desexed as kittens overwhelm centres
An unusually high number of kittens has stretched Northland rescue centres.
Researchers have lost Daisy the great white shark
Satellite tag has fallen off and there is no way to find her until the weather improves.
Watch: 'Disgraceful' - Kiwi vet's horror after live roosters dumped in sealed plastic bags
Roosters lucky to avoid becoming a snack for her dogs, who love a bit of "KFC on the run".
Traveller wakes up to possum poo in Airbnb bed, posts to TikTok
The unexpected visitor gave the traveller a nasty surprise.
How worsening marine heatwaves are disturbing NZ’s largest animal
Marine heatwaves have been affecting the feeding and breeding of our resident blue whales.
Decorated police dog handler dies on hunting trip with mates
Bruce Lamb, whose dog Gage once saved his life from a gunman, has died.
Doritos and dog roll: Missing macaw's wild South Auckland adventure
Pablo's owners have been given fresh hope by a spate of recent sightings.
Opinion: Miami Zoo's kiwi encounter was a mistake we must learn from
OPINION: Travellers should think about how to find an ethical animal experience.
Assaults on police skyrocket, outrage at kiwi treatment in Miami & Prince Harry loses legal case | Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 May, 2023
Assaults on police skyrocket, Miami Zoo breaks its silence and Prince Harry’s latest plea for police protection in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
How happy are racehorses? Professor's three-year mental health study
The racing, the travel, the expectation: Nat Waran's going into the minds of the fastest.
Kate shows she's the Queen Bee
The Princess of Wales keeps bees at Anmer Hall, on the Sandringham estate.
Axe-wielding dog owner to SPCA: 'I will waste you'
Judge recognised the dogs were 'like family' but sends owner to jail.
World’s oldest dog, Bobi, celebrates 31st birthday
Owner reveals one of the biggest contributing factors to Bobi’s longevity.
Noisy roosters and horse deposits: Years of animal complaints in Far North prompt new bylaw
Animal complaints and problems in the Far North have gone unresolved after a bylaw lapsed.
Herders kill one of Kenya's oldest lions, Loonkiito
The lions were hunted and killed after goats were found killed by lions in the region.
SPCA provides story books in te reo to Māori education providers across Aotearoa
SPCA is providing books in Te Reo to schools who teach te reo.
'He thinks he has the upper hand': Lion park director guilty of indecent assaults
Name suppression has been lifted for a man who has been on trial.
Watch: Police rush to respond to cries for help ... from a goat
"That’s a person," one of the officers said to the other.
‘I could hear cracking!’ Elephant bites Bali tourist in horror attack
The resort previously named most 'Unique Hotel' was the site of an horrific incident.
A refuge for all creatures great and small: 'Knowing she was safe got me through'
Her life was at risk, but mum wouldn't leave home without her littlest love.
Flight risk: Dotterels' new nesting spot on runway tarmac
“If the aircraft had started, the eggs would have been sucked up.”
Watch: Large pod of dolphins was spotted in Wellington's Oriental Bay
A pod of dolphins was spotted in Wellington's Oriental Bay Tuesday afternoon. Video / Supplied
Dog slog: Couple reunited with pets after three-year, $65k import battle
Couple ecstatic that the fight to reunite their family is finally over.