Contractors are under fire after tossing a dead pet in a ditch.

They've only just been discovered, but NZ's giant blue whales already face climate threat.

The company is contracted to dispose of dead animals on Auckland's streets

Monkeys can contract Covid-19 and then infect humans in turn, according to scientists.

Bioluminescence spotted in Wellington harbour this week. Video / Sarah Day

The injured Black Turtle is being cared for at Auckland Zoo and is in critical condition.

Seagulls take part in organised littering at Kaitaia McDonald's. Video / Supplied

Owners concern after dog's visit to the park leads to chilling diagnosis from the vet.

World Turtle Day 2020: Injured turtles get a medical check-up at Kelly Tarlton's. Video / Supplied

Tas started her life as a street mutt, and is now retiring as a top police drug dog.

The horse also died in the crash.

Two big-cat men, different countries, different times. Uncanny similarities. Video / TVNZ / MediaWorks / Netflix

"I don't ever remember a calm day here without that multi-pitched whine of boats."

Focus: Police dog Tas was lucky to escape death row at a Nelson pound, now after 5 years of service as a narcotics and currency detector in the Police Dog Section she is retiring. Video / Mark Mitchell

One of the men in the fire brigade played cat sounds on his phone and the kitten came out.

The family, along with their beloved dogs, have lived at the Canterbury home for 3 years.

With circus closed, trainer takes show indoors but animal welfare issues raised.

We're not the only ones who will struggle to adjust to life after lockdown.

Wellington Zoo has become the first in Australasia to successfully breed Goliath bird-eating tarantulas. Video / Supplied

Here's how this new-found time with your dog might be affecting your productivity.

This epic DIY doggy grooming fail should serve as a hilarious warning.

'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe tells all to Jono and Ben about what we didn't see on the Netflix show. Video / The Hits

A man suffered fatal injuries in a stag attack near Invercargill last night.

"Oh s***, that's a big fish," thought Steve Dickinson. Then it went for his kayak.

Hollywood star in talks to make drama about Joe Exotic.

If you wanna be my baby, it don't matter if you're black and white.

Up to 70 turkeys, ducks and chooks were left on the property with no plans for their care.

What happens when humans are in lockdown? The animals come out to play - and play hard.

Auckland moggy suffers from two horrific acts of human cruelty just one year apart.

Council staff in the Hauraki District have recently been responding to a dog attack daily.