'Truly saddened': Cop shoots rogue police dog
US cop shoots police dog after it bit him on the way to being euthanised.
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Watch: DoC condemns bodyboarder's encounter with sea lion
Bodyboarder was filmed wildly swinging his board at a sea lion at a Dunedin beach.
Dunedin beachgoer tries to fight sea lion
A beachgoer confronted the juvenile New Zealand sea lion at a Dunedin beach. Video / Darryl Jones
Meouch! Cats jumping on stoves spark over 100 house fires
Cats stepping on touch-sensitive stoves have caused a rising number of house fires.
Prince's accuser 'likely' to give victim impact statement at Maxwell's sentencing
Virginia Roberts Guiffre is expected to talk, says lawyer.
'Deeply saddened': Wellington Zoo chimpanzee Marty dies
Longtime alpha male Marty, who once killed another chimp, is remembered as 'cheeky'.
'Oh my God! Shoot it!': Horror tiger attack caught on camera
The man got too close to the enclosure - then disaster struck.
Horse tranquilliser: Inside vet's drug-fuelled party
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'Over the moon': Northland paramedic with terminal cancer reunited with Princess, her beloved cat companion
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Paramedic with terminal cancer asks for help finding her beloved feline, Princess
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Child killed in Christmas Eve dog attack
Despite undergoing surgery, the boy succumbed to his injuries.
On the hunt for Christmas presents at Orana Wildlife Park
"It's a really cool, fun day to celebrate Christmas."
How to avoid Christmas hazards that could hurt your pets
How to keep your beloved pet from eating the wrong thing this Christmas.
Twin baby pandas' first steps caught on video in French zoo
This video of baby panda twins learning to walk will be the cutest thing you see all day.
Monarch butterflies find home in Whanganui garden
In 30 years, Margaret Innes hadn't seen so many monarchs in her garden.
Shrek-tacular stage show set to wow Kiwi audiences
Producer says Kiwi fans young and old will be "blown away" by Broadway hit.
Pandemic mystery: Scientists focus on Covid's animal origins
Nearly two years into pandemic, the origin of the virus remains shrouded in mystery.
Whatever happened to Karl Lagerfeld's cat, Choupette?
Times: She had two maids and appeared in Vogue - but where is the pampered pet now?
Does 'dogsomnia' keep you up at night?
New York Times: Once a dog starts sleeping in bed with a human it's a hard habit to break.
Belgian zoo says its two very runny-nosed hippos have Covid-19
They may be the species' first cases of Covid-19 - how infection occurred is a mystery.
Feral deer destroying native forest flora
Feral deer destroying native forest flora. Video / Forest and Bird
Watch: Students flee in terror after enraged elephant charges, rams safari truck
Frightening moment aroused bull elephant charged, flipped truck with students on board.
Dog bites back after 2m crocodile sinks its teeth in
A casual morning walk for this dog turned into a battle with a saltwater crocodile.
Have dog, will travel: Pet-friendly hotels around New Zealand
Don't leave your best friend behind this summer.
Pet Refuge bracing for influx of animals at Christmas
The shelter cares for animals temporarily while their owners escape abuse.
'Best news ever': Dog located after 18 days missing
Lani missing while being transported from Kaitaia to her new home in Queenstown.
Big Bluey secret television bosses will never reveal
Bluey is a massive hit, but producers say there's one big secret they will never reveal.
Plane wrong: Female passenger takes feline affection a step too far
One cat owner reportedly took the phrase 'furbaby' to a whole new level.
Fatal Hamilton baby mauling; Dog owner to go on trial in February
Judge Jonathan Down labelled the case 'dreadful' and 'truly tragic'.
Here's the next animal that could go extinct
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