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Dead cow fished out of Waitemata Harbour
A dead cow found floating near the Auckland harbour bridge today either fell from a farm bank further up the harbour, or it was swept away during a high tide, the Harbourmaster believes.
Hunt for seal shooters stalls
The hunt for whoever shot two New Zealand fur seals at a world-renowned colony near Kaikoura has stalled, with police and conservationists desperate for witnesses to come forward.
Health worker savaged by dogs
A mental health worker was savaged about the head and neck during an attack by two dogs while she visited a client in Whangarei.
Shark death tragic accident
The death of Adam Strange who was killed in a shark attack at Muriwai beach earlier this year could not have been prevented, a coroner has ruled.
Woman badly bitten in dog attack
A woman out for her morning walk was left with deep bites on her forearm and thighs after being rushed by a dog which dragged her to the ground.
Farmer offers lamb after child's pet brutally killed
The owner of a lamb which was bashed and killed on Saturday says he has been blown away by one Central Otago sheep farmer's kindness.
Dog owners to pay attack victims $4k
A Methven couple whose dangerous dogs attacked five people have been convicted and ordered to pay two of their victims a total of $4000 for medical help and counselling.
Dragged boy was tied to horse
A 9-year-boy who died when a horse bolted had tied himself to the animal with a rope around his waist, police say.
Shelly Bridgeman: All dogs deserve a tail
Animal lovers will be sickened by the details given in No conviction for pair who chopped off puppies' tails with knife.
Success for Kokako breeding programme
A breeding programme has had its first successful wild-to-wild egg transfer, and in turn, led to a 20 per cent rise in the number of breeding pairs.
Boy dragged to death by horse named
Police have released the name of the 9-year-old boy who died after being dragged by a bolting horse in Northland on Saturday.
Zoo tries to mate siblings
With the survival of a species on the line, Cincinnati Zoo scientists are hoping to mate their lone female Sumatran rhino with her little brother.
NZ fur seals shot dead, DoC outraged
Two New Zealand fur seals have been shot dead on the South Island's east coast, a "grotesque" act which has outraged the Department of Conservation.
Pet lamb stolen, set on fire and dumped
A beloved pet lamb was stolen and later dumped with a smashed head and set on fire outside its Dunedin home early yesterday, police say.
Boy dragged to death by bolting horse
A 10-year old boy has died after being dragged by a bolting horse just before sunset yesterday.
One leg, one life less for Thumper
A missing cat that lost a leg in an illegal gin trap was yesterday reunited with his tearful owners.
Seal goes for a wander around Wellington CBD
A seal which wandered around the streets of central Wellington this morning had to be herded back into the water by police.
Cat's 8 month Waiheke holiday
It has been third time lucky for the owners of a cat who had given up their pet for dead after he disappeared for eight months on Waiheke Island.
Posties hurt in 153 dog attacks
More than 150 posties have been attacked by dogs in one year while delivering mail across New Zealand.
Editorial: Letting pooches fly in cabin just barking mad
Around the world, attitudes to pets vary widely. In this country it can be something of a surprise when dogs appear in the cabin.
Cuddly pets ready for adoption
Auckland SPCA is overrun with rabbits. The organisation is hunting for homes for more than 40 rabbits - and staff say it's a great time to adopt.