A dog on death row for the past two years after an alleged rabbit killing and dog-mauling has been granted a stay of execution by a High Court judge.

The vet killed by the elephant she cared for and loved, has received a posthumous award from a prominent animal welfare organisation.

A little blue penguin has been mauled to death by a dog at a popular Canterbury beach - the second to die in six months.

The connection between animal abuse and the abuse of humans will be explored at this year's New Zealand Companion Animal Conference.

Fish oil supplements have been hailed as the latest weapon in the battle to ward off disease., but are putting deep-sea sharks in peril, warn conservationists.

New Zealand scientists have genetically engineered a cow that may be the first in the world to produce hypo-allergenic high-protein milk.

Wasteful and cruel shark-finning is prohibited in many countries, but NZ allows it - with provisions, writes Alexander Gillespie.

A nurse who starved her pets and kept them in filthy conditions has been banned from owning animals for 10 years.

The Green Party has called on the Government to put an end to shark finning in New Zealand waters.

A West Coast farmer has been sentenced to community service after 60 cattle were found dead and dying.

Plans to transform Napier's Marine Parade have not dampened the resolve of Marineland supporters who want marine animals to feature in the site's redevelopment.

The scavengers of the sky are now hitting Mount Maunganui's cafe scene, dive-bombing al fresco customers, knocking over coffees and defecating on patrons.

Sam Judd looks at the effect of plastic and toxins on marine life - particularly killer whales.