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Sheep numbers fall, dairy cows reach record
Sheep numbers have continued to fall, dairy cow numbers are rising and grain crops increased markedly, latest agricultural production figures show.
Man who fed kittens to pitbull 'an animal lover'
A man who fed live kittens to his pitbull claims he is 'an animal lover'.
SPCA to lay charges after dog massacre
The SPCA has announced it will lay charges in relation to the 'frenzied' slaughter of 33 dogs on a property in Wellsford.
Pitbull owner's injuries 'pretty horrific' - police
A pitbull owner suffered serious head and arm injuries when his own two pitbull crosses attacked him inside his home this morning.
Boys in blue bring home the bacon
Timaru police were on a serious mission when they squared off with a 100kg pig.
<i>Garth George:</i> Animal cruelty the realm of psychopaths
Garth George writes that the new bill against animal abuse should reflect the gravity of the offence.
SPCA exhumes three bodies after dog slaughter
The SPCA says it's possible some dogs killed in last week's massacre were first injured, but not killed, by shotgun blasts.
Govt to back greater penalties for animal cruelty
An MP's bill proposing an increase in maximum sentences for animal cruelty offences has earned Govt support.
Moa 'flew from South America'
Ancestors of NZ's extinct flightless bird, the moa, probably flew here from South America and then lost the ability to fly home.
No regrets over dog massacre
The man who took part in the gruesome Wellsford massacre of 33 dogs insisted that his conscience was clear last night.
Police question man over dog massacre
Three police cars were last night at the property of one of the men believed to have shot 33 dogs.
SPCA staff offered counselling after dog massacre
SPCA staff who inspected carcasses of 33 dogs slaughtered in Northland earlier this week have been offered counselling.