Pit bull leaps from car window and attacks motorcycle rider
Footage shows the moment a pit bull leaps from a car window and attacks a motorcycle rider in Taiwan. Video / Video Elephant
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Coronavirus: Penguins explore shut-down US aquarium
An aquarium in the US is making light of a bad situation by letting penguins roam free.
'A story of isolation' - The 36-year journey to find a new albatross species
A journey to answer a mystery since 1984. Are 30 isolated albatross on Manawatāwhi unique?
Rampant West Auckland rats kill native kōkako chicks
"The loss of every single egg and chick we saw this breeding season is terribly sad."
World's last rare female white giraffes killed by poachers
The mum and calf were among the rarest giraffes worldwide. Now there's only one male left.
Focus: Jess Ferri shares a special bond with guide dog Jade
Focus: Jess Ferri shares a special bond with guide dog Jade and are raising funds for the annual Red Puppy Appeal later this month. Video / Alan Gibson
Horrific discovery in new sea creature's stomach
Scientists have named the new marine animal after what they found in its stomach.
Your pet won't get infected with the coronavirus. Here's why
Pets do get coronaviruses - but it is not the same virus associated with this outbreak.
The 14-year-old photographer on taking THAT winning shot
'Winning was so exciting. I'd never seen anything like London before.'
TV reality shows are going to the dogs
What makes something cute and who gets to decide what cuteness is?
'Extraordinary' discovery: Fossil of new lion found in Australia
The lion was about the size of a house cat and roamed ancient Australia.
Underweight puppies found by Hawke's Bay's Mohaka River
"We encourage people to call us if they're in this situation so this doesn't happen."
Pet dog 'tests positive' for coronavirus
A pet dog belonging to a coronavirus patient has tested "weak positive" for Covid-19.
Cost of pet care driving Kiwis to perform DIY home surgeries
One person tried to dock their 4-month-old dog's tail, causing constant pain.
Auckland cat burglar: 'He has an out-of-control addiction'
Bo the cat burglar has been swiping underwear from nearby washing lines.
Nest nightmare: 7000 wasps invade family's home
It's estimated up to 7000 wasps had lived there for up to a year.
Massive wasp nest discovered inside the wall of a Huntly home containing over 7000 wasps
Massive wasp nest discovered inside the wall of a Huntly home containing over 7000 wasps. Video / Karla Ferguson
Surfer 'punches shark in snout' after it takes bite of board
Pauanui beach on the Coromandel was closed following the shark attack.
'Frenzied': Dogs attack car, kill cat
A women heard what sounded like ferocious dog snarling in the early hours of Saturday.
Farmers rescue horses from water after falling through ice
The ice is normally more than half a metre thick and safe for the animals to walk on.
Dog eats pin-cushion: NZ's weirdest pet insurance claims
From the crafty labrador who took up sewing, to the adventurous cat who went fishing.
Cruel hoax over missing dogs
Social media messages and phone calls from a person claiming to have lost dogs.
Rare seal rolls up to southern beach
Rarely seen crabeater seal spends time on Otago beach
Top breeding season in Northland for rare fairy tern
This small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.
Turtles the size of a car once roamed the Earth
New research reveals the discovery if a now-extinct freshwater turtle in South America
Zoo slammed by vegans for 'sick' Valentine's Day event
A US zoo has animal lovers furious over its 'sick' Valentine's Day event.
Maggot-infested rabbit found: Woman banned from owning more pets
Little Lambo was also living in a tiny cage.
Does your pet really need cat TV or a dog playlist?
New York Times: Streaming services offer content to entertain your pets.
Westminster Dog Show photos: Almost ready for prime time
New York Times: Only one will be named best in show. Until then we celebrate them all.
Dogged defence force: NZ's four-legged wildlife protectors
Meet the front line of New Zealand's defence against millions of insatiable killers.
Couple reunited with stolen bulldog after $10k reward offer
"My son is home," says delighted Parnell woman after George the bulldog turns up.
Pet lovers donate $25,285 for badly injured cat's vet bill
The owners face $30,000 veterinary costs after Alvin was attacked by a dog.
'Lion Man' Craig Busch speaks out after game keeper mauled to death
The Lion Man, Craig Busch, has questioned safety measures at the wildlife park where a gamekeeper was mauled to death by a tiger this week. Video / Wayne Drought
Pilfered Parnell pooch: Couple lift reward to $10,000 for stolen English bulldog
Beloved dog still missing: "He [George] is a part of the family."