Dog suffers grisly wound while playing fetch
"We saw it and we thought 'oh my God we need to find a vet now'."
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Loyal servants: The royal family's beloved pets
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Over 100 whales and dolphins stranded in 'horrific' scenes
Pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins were stranded on the Chatham Islands.
Family violence, including harm against pets, on the rise as Xmas approaches
Xmas appeal launched for Pet Refuge shelter that will help victims of family violence.
'Disgusting behaviour': Bird shot with crossbow
Lower Hutt Kererū Rescue founder Hayden James called the incident "sickening".
MeowTalk: New app which can translate your cat's meow
Ever wondered what your cat's meowing on about?
The rabbit house of Mt Eden: Neighbours at war over hundreds of bunnies
Havoc caused by what neighbours say are daily escapees from the suburban Watership Down.
Catch the pigeon! Bird in the hand worth $2.7m
How Super Duper and Hitman ruffled feathers at record-breaking sale.
Friends indeed: Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman pays tribute to her assistance dog
People with disabilities reveal the vital roles assistance dogs play in their lives.
Cat ban in Hamilton subdivision to protect native bats
The judge ruled the logic supporting a cat ban in the area was 'almost irresistible'.
Baby zebra dies after getting 'spooked' by fireworks
The foal's death shows the "tragic impact" firework displays can have on animals.
Dog people loving US election result (at least some of them)
New York Times: President-elect Biden is headed to Washington with Champ and Major.
Mum's horror bathroom find
A woman who turned to Facebook for answers was horrified by what she found.
'People are really seeing these large South Island black cats'
Yes, the sightings are genuine, expert says. But they're almost certainly not panthers.
Stop the count! Illegal votes spotted in Bird of the year
"Kiwi mob look kind of shifty so we are not surprised. Their eyes are too close together."
Local Focus: Meet Chucky the cockatoo, refugee from Cornwall Park Aviary
Monkeys are gone but large parrots remain at aviary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
White House goes to the dogs! Biden's rescue canine makes history
Champ and Major will mark the return of dogs to the White House after four years.
Meet Chucky the cockatoo who's a refugee from Cornwall Park Aviary
Meet Chucky the cockatoo who's a refugee from Cornwall Park Aviary.
Remarkable survival tale: Dog found after 24 days in log pile
An agonising hunt for a missing dog ended with a miraculous discovery.
Seal spotted swimming in creek near popular Hastings dog park
Seal spotted swimming in creek near popular Hastings dog park. Video / Supplied / Tim Anderson
Dog breeder receives death threats amid SPCA prosecution
Police are aware of concerning social media posts and ask people to report any more.
Newborn baby killed by dog: Mother's heartbreaking wish she could turn back time
The mother of a baby attacked by the family dog says she wish she could turn back time.
Tinder for dogs: The tech to connect Kiwis with potential pets
Finding a rescue dog is about to become a little easier.
These winged dinosaurs hurtled through the trees like haywire hang gliders
New York Times: To call it flying would be generous.
Doggone it! Golden retriever 'pizza reviewer' becomes Instagram sensation
Meet Wally, your new favourite pizza reviewer.
Judi Dench once gave the 'kiss of life' to a surprising creature
The Dame may be a lifesaver, but she "loathes" being a national treasure.
Escaped cloned female mutant crayfish take over cemetery
Marbled crayfish can reproduce asexually and all their children are genetically females.
'Only in Taupō': Supermarket's hilarious mullet post goes viral
"Taupō's finest mullet bringing you Taupō's freshest mullet."
Meow! Harry and Meghan's warning about 'killer' cat
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been warned there is a mountain lion on the loose.
Feeling stressed? You should try hugging a cow
Cows are big and warm and have a slower heartbeat, which can all bring a calming effect.
Lost goat found under Napier compost bin now housed at pound
A lost goat was found at a private Carlyle St property, in Napier, on Wednesday afternoon.
Watch: 'Never seen this' - Wolves' bear attack stuns
Tourists witnessed a 'once in a lifetime' sighting between a bear and a pack of wolves.
Puppy probe: 'Whimpering' pets put down after disturbing injuries
"He was whimpering from the day we got him and I didn't know why."