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Shark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbour
DoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.
Life of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog'
'Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'
Mick on Monday: Aussie busy at Ellerslie from Boxing Day
Blake Shinn looks set to have a huge impact on Ellerslie’s glamour meetings.
Kea Kids News: Who let the dogs out? Meet the fearless team putting them back in
Dog attack stats are off the chain and this new animal control team is doing something about it! Reporter Samridh talks to the dog catchers making your walk to school less scary.
‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.
Catnappings and ransom: Beloved Mt Eden supermarket cat rehomed
The turbulent tale of Mt Eden's famous feline and why she disappeared.
Woman mauled by dogs upset after child attacked on same beach two weeks later
'Someone else has been hurt because of owners who can’t control their dogs.'
‘Hello darling!’: Parrot wins Quote of the Year competition
For the first time, Massey University's Quote of the Year has been won by a non-human.
Winston the bulldog
Judith Webby was looking after Winston the bulldog when his breathing became increasingly laboured after coming back from a walk and he died not long after. Video / Supplied
Waikato kākāpō goes on a surprise off-grid adventure
The endangered flightless parrot took an unplanned break from technology.
Auckland Zoo welcomes 3-day-old male white rhinoceros calf
Auckland Zoo's white rhinos Zambezi and Jamila welcome a male calf to their family as part of the Australasian zoos’ breeding programme. Video / Alyse Wright, Auckland Zoo
How a handicap 'recount' favours Alabama Lass in top sprint race
Alabama Lass to carry 52kgs in Railway after NZTR corrects handicap error.
Editorial: Winston Peters puts an end to a troubled industry
OPINION: Is 20 months too long a transition period? It depends who you ask.
Luxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votes
The PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.
Runaway turkey found dead by police after bridge escapade
There was no Christmas miracle for the 'big bird' on a Hawke's Bay highway bridge.
'A sign of the times': Growing concerns for beef cattle shows
'Old exhibitors have not come back in, and younger ones are not coming through.'
Why Campionessa faces a tough challenge at Te Rapa tomorrow
Walker predicts Snazzytavi will beat the defending champ in Cal Isuzu Stakes.
Auckland woman 'over the moon' after reunion with stolen dog – three years later
De-Anna Kitto is reunited with her missing dog Baby after 3 years, thanks to a microchip.
Michael Guerin: The human cost of greyhound racing's unexpected demise
OPINION: Nearly 3000 dogs face uncertain futures as racing is effectively ended in NZ.
'Thought we had lost her': 7yo girl's miracle recovery after shock accident
Blenheim 7-year-old Isla nearly died after a freak accident.
Stoat-busting duo find no sign of rogue visitor on predator-free island
A stoat that swam to Matakohe-Limestone Island is believed to have gone again.
'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks
'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'
'Slithering up her leg': Melbourne woman's encounter with deadly tiger snake while driving
Australian woman was in a state of shock after the freeway scare.
The 'art' of the kill: Predator control expert shares the secrets to understanding how pests think
'Understanding animal behaviour is significant in trapping pests for better outcomes.'
Here's how to spend your weekend in Auckland
Christmas festivities, art music and more things to do around town.
Wexford Stables’ Grail Seeker impresses at Taupō trial, eyes Telegraph
Wexford Stables eye black-type wins with Checkmate and Uderzo in upcoming races.
Opinion: From Jack Russells to corgis, what the Royals’ dog choices reveal about them
OPINION: It's not just about their looks - the royals' dogs match their personalities too.
'Pizza felony': Pizza Hut shocks with bizarre new topping
'Someone call Gordon Ramsay! This is a culinary crime scene.'
King Charles and Queen Camilla to adopt rescue dog: 'We’re going to get a new one'
Beth, the queen’s Jack Russell Terrier, had to be put to sleep earlier this month.
Investigation ongoing into burglary that left resident seriously injured, dog dead
Three men arrested after an aggravated burglary that injured man, killed dog.
Lucky escape: Owner scrolling social media spots her dog stuck in a poo pond
The power of Facebook - and help from a lasso - saved a dog from a stink situation.
Can Lady Of The Light shine at Alexandra Park after a tough spring?
Jeremy Young hopes Lady Of The Light shines at Alexandra Park.
'Never be the same': Mum-of-six has skull ripped open in stray dogs attack
The mother says her kids were only 20 or 30 metres away from the daytime mauling.