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Pair of Dunedin dogs found after exhaustive search
The pair of Dunedin dogs are found after an exhaustive search. Video / Craig Baxter / ODT
'Miracle': Missing South Island dogs found after exhaustive search
Scruff looked to have been feeding and protecting the injured Floss over the weeks.
Barking up the wrong tree: Dog freed after becoming stuck in trunk
5-year-old long-haired Jack Russel Sid has been through quite an ordeal.
Vegan couple's pet ban after feeding pups meat-free diet
They fed dogs a vegan diet, leading to one of them dying. Now the other has been rehomed.
Bunny-pocalypse: Farming couple at a loss over rabbit infestation
On one farm, two hunters shot 700 rabbits in two nights. And they're "still everywhere".
'My body is tired': Joe Exotic reveals cancer diagnosis
The former zoo owner has shared his prostate cancer diagnosis.
Chicago cat's daring 5-storey jump to escape fire
One lucky cat now has eight lives after it bravely jumped out of a burning building.
The price wildlife pay for your perfect holiday photo
New York Times: Scientists are concerned about unregulated feeding of ocean wildlife.
Was that a giant cat? Leopards escape, and a zoo keeps silent
New York Times: The park did not admit that it was missing three of its animals for weeks.
True friend: Obamas' dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies
News of Bo's death was shared by Obama and his wife Michelle on Instagram on social media.
'The right thing to do': $10k spent returning dead turtle to Canterbury
DoC and Te Papa returned the 350kg honu, washed up in Banks Peninsula, to Canterbury hapū.
Snake catcher's wild find in family's roof
'Snakes in roof great as they eat all the rodents. Who doesn't love free pest control?'
Paw-some! Pet owners reunited with cats and dogs after months apart
After a charter flight and quarantine, the pets can enjoy their former and new homes.
Savage note left for 'idiot' dog owners who ruin 9yo's walks
Warning message stapled to a signpost has gone viral as it warned dog owners to clean up.
Former Auckland Zoo vet says moving elephants is about money
Auckland Zoo insists moving the elephants is about their welfare, not money.
Long paws nearly over: Pets reunited with owners after 12 months apart
Covid-19 separated pets from their families, but for 36 owners the wait is nearly over.
Watch: 'Massive' octopus legs it across popular Aussie beach
"It absolutely was crazy, I couldn't believe it," beach-goer says after amazing encounter.
Owner of horse named Isis flagged as potential terrorist
Security grilling after making a $960 payment with the reference 'funds for Isis'.
Baby mammoths were meals for these sabre-tooth cats
New York Times: The predatory felines would snatch mammoths from their herds.
Whiskas among big-brand pet foods hit by global shipping issues
'We're doing everything we can to boost supply in-store.'
Hefty fine for company behind chemical spill that killed hundreds of fish
Regional council estimated up to 1000 fish died along 6km stretch of Mt Somers waterway.
Mass chicken deaths referred to Crown lawyers
Death of nearly 200,000 animals referred to Crown Solicitor for any possible prosecution.
Watch: Pit Bull saves owner's life after heroic act
'Without his help the patient might have never been found.'
Catching eels in Lake Wānaka to save them
Catching eels in Lake Wānaka to save them. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / ODT
Swimmer comes face-to-face with orcas in Mount Maunganui
Swimmer comes face-to-face with orcas in Mount Maunganui. Video / Supplied
Toddler badly injured in dingo attack in Australia
The toddler was saved after neighbours heard the attack taking place.
Premium: Feral cat finding dog Milo to retire soon
After eight years of hunting feral cats in the bush, Milo the conservation dog is retiring this month. Video / Michael Craig
Baaad goat: Billy the goat arrested for attempted burglary
A goat in America was caught by police in a house. But it wasn't his owner's house.
Brain disease makes black bears more 'dog-like' and friendly to humans
Scientists believe a virus may be the cause.
Great white spotted off Hawke's Bay
Great white shark spotted off Hawke’s Bay coast. Video / Jonathan Joe
Name and meet baby penguin at Kelly Tarlton's
The 6-week-old chick was born to Loaf and Solo on Valentine's Day and is growing fast.