Princess Charlotte's heart is set on a pony for Christmas, taking after her grandmother.

Meet the team that organises beach patrols for the stranded reptiles.

A native and endangered New Zealand blue duck has found a friend at Auckland Zoo.

State of aquarium shows massive $77 million project is needed to save it, mayor says.

Locals worked tirelessly to help a trapped husky as its owner strolled along the beach.

Lil Bub's death was trending on Twitter within minutes of the announcement.

Flint, the DoC Jack Russell, was rescued after being lost on Campbell Island for days.

Police have shared a behind the scenes shot revealing how the pawfect photo was taken.

COMMENT: A much-loved family pet is more than welcome on the bed.

Conan had been injured after chasing Baghdadi into a dead-end tunnel during raid.

Traditional way of calculating canine age in human years a myth say experts.

The man, from Germany, initially went to hospital with a fever. Then it got much worse.

He broke down as he said a final goodbye to his dog in a video that had everyone in tears.

Dog's X-rated find in Ashburton goes viral. Video / Lissa Cross

WARNING: Distressing: The kittens weighed barely 400g and are about 4 weeks old.

The dog went to the vet for a routine procedure - what happened next was horrific.

"Then my million-dollar question was, 'Did the tail wag?'''

Buyer bought 1000 hens by mistake. Then people started offering help.

Thousands sign a petition calling for staffy who mauled dog to death not to be out down.

Video footage raises questions after dog owner left 'drenched in blood'.

Woman watched in horror as her small dog was savaged to death by another in a local park.

Animal welfare, fire safety key concerns for Guy Fawkes.

Family of three orcas captured riding alongside bow of a yacht near Cape Rodney.

Have you legally stated who will get Fluffpot and Tubbs in the event of a breakup?

A shopper purchased the cat's ashes for $2 from a market stall.