A 'world-first' for animals, scientists are now investigating further emotional reactions.

The sweet act brought a panicked dog owner to tears.

The three tuatara arrived into Sydney and immediately entered quarantine.

Footage has been released showing a zoo animal's dramatic rescue after it escaped.

Officials decide popular 600kg female attraction posed a risk to human safety.

Males walking smaller four-legged friends are viewed as less threatening.

New research shows that 'cat lovers' are often treated with the most animosity by cats.

A couple who moved to NZ from Indonesia has spent three years trying to bring their dogs.

You can take the lion out of the wild but you can't take the wild out of the lion's cage.

A Dunedin veterinarian says introducing cat controls is about the welfare of the animals, not killing them. Video / ODT

Forced registration and desexing are part of a petition to get moggies under control.

Central Asian shepherd dogs are among the world's largest breeds.

A mother and 17 babies were found when the woman unpacked her luggage.

The theme park paused the conservation project to build a brand new ride.

The men were grabbed by the creature while swimming at night.

Woman took starving dog to the vet, unaware it was already dead.

$9300 has been paid for a top farm dog at the annual sale in Gore. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Michael Curreen / ODT

Fire crews were called to the scene on Roydvale Ave in Burnside at about 1pm.

The great white shark attack had the man one millimetre from death.

NSW Deputy Premier says the disease is 'right now on our doorstep'.

Cold and starving pups, believed to be two litters, abandoned near Christchurch.

She put up an ad hoping someone would look after her dog. Readers saw major red flags.

Radio host reveals what happened when her husband attempted DIY dog grooming at home.

A rare disease called 'Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumour' can jump between dogs.