Monty, Ginny and Porter have been taking driving lessons for the last eight weeks in preparation for an official test drive on live television - hoped to position SPCA rescue dogs as a top choice for adoption in New Zealand.

The fate of 14 dalmatians hangs in the balance, after an SPCA investigation discovered dogs living in "unacceptable conditions."

Environment reporter Isaac Davison looks at 10 mammals and birds that are clinging to survival.

Ten mammals and birds that are clinging to survival in New Zealand.

A teenager has been disowned by his father after posting sick images on Facebook of a slaughtered horse.

Joanna Mathers investigates a form of equine training that makes horse sense