Privacy breach: Personal details sent to 350 homes
Dog owners' personal details were sent to the wrong houses in the Waikato.
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Garry's back: Cat home five years after going missing
Lisa Pederson had given up hope of ever seeing her beloved cat again.
Woman's 'catch of a lifetime' goes viral
A U.S woman has reeled in a fish that appears to have two mouths.
Rescue dog to star in Lady and the Tramp remake
2-year-old Monte and co-star Rosie will recreate the classic spaghetti eating scene.
The huge killer whales were spotted off Hooks Bay, Waiheke
The huge killer whales were spotted off Hooks Bay, Waiheke. Video / Mark Fuller
The cat activists sneaking out in the middle of the night
"I'm a cat lover through and through and these cats don't deserve this sort of life."
Activists spend big to halt cats being euthanised by council
Fears over Auckland's pest management have activists spending up to $100k on desexing.
Cat-astrophe: Feline loving couple with 20 moggies booted from rental
The tenant's felines caused thousands of dollars damage to carpets and curtains.
New study debunks 'crazy cat lady' theory
The old stereotype has fuelled many jokes, but now single women will be very glad.
Fiercest of the fierce: What happens to failed Police dogs?
Up to 45 per cent of police puppies don't make the cut to join the ranks.
Sick girl's cat taken away with rubbish returns 18 months later
Nine-year-old Ashlynn cried every night when Chesh went missing while she was in hospital.
Outrage as 'evil' girl shoves pet dog into clothes dryer and turns it on
"This is beyond horrific ... how sick is this monster?"
Horse rider airlifted to Christchurch Hospital after fall
A person has been seriously injured after falling off a horse in Canterbury.
Owner charged after dogs allegedly kill sheep, attack alpaca
A Dannevirke wants dog owners to control their pets after 14 sheep were killed.
How a dog can earn $125k
This pooch is so famous that her owner says they can't walk down the street.
Naughtiest penguin move of all: Mr Mac steals blind girlfriend's fish
Once he was a doting boyfriend. His betrayal has caused outrage.
Too much, Kai! Overweight dog saved from death
Kai was minutes from death. That's until his new owner helped him lose more than 45kg.
Protest sheep says proposed marina would be baaaaad
A 186-berth marina has been approved for Kennedy Point, Waiheke Island.
Scientific trick to stop seagulls stealing your food
Experiments by academics have found gulls are surprisingly easy to intimidate.
Dog 'a wreck' after being abandoned by owners expecting new baby
Woman who was visiting the shelter noticed Rocco was hunched over and looking scared.
Celebrity chef's pets mauled in 'dogfight'
Chef has told of the moment his beloved pet was almost torn apart by his neighbour's dogs.
The dog ate my insulation: tenant fined after pet dog damages rental
A Palmerston North tenant must pay up after their dog tore out their rental's insulation.
Lonely widow going to jail for feeding stray cats
The 79-year-old fed them and kept them happy. They made her happy in return.
Man saves dog from death row after stealing him back from the pound
Desperate dog owner admits going to extreme lengths to save beloved dog from death row.
Two beloved zoo animals euthanased due to health issues
Auckland Zoo's Sumatran tiger and Wellington Zoo's lionesses were both put down today.
$40,000 trophy stag shot and killed in Martinborough
"As a rare breed valued at over $40,000, this is a huge loss for its owner."
A plot to kill? 'Savage' reason man couldn't sleep
He struggled to sleep so he set up a camera. His findings were hilariously terrifying.
Man caught with seven dead, frozen tiger cubs in Vietnam
The discovery of seven frozen tigers cubs has led to the arrest of a smuggling kingpin.
Rat killed on pest-free island Motuihe
A trap impregnated with rat scent ended up doing the trick.
Agreed to be a pet-sitter? Read this first...
Telegraph: Why looking after a neighbour's animals is guaranteed to end in tears.
Auckland Council adopts new rules for dogs on beaches
Rule change allows owners to enjoy public places with their dogs for longer.
Council U-turn over rules for dogs on beaches
Dog owners could soon be allowed to walk their pets on beaches for longer.