What are you getting your furry friend this Christmas?

Kelly Tarlton's is giving Herald readers the chance to name their new penguin chicks.

'I have seen a lot of sick dogs but what has happened to Luke is beyond inhumane.'

Caring and patient labrador comforted young people giving evidence.

A Burmese cat is lucky to be alive after being shot between the eyes with an air rifle.

Touching image of former president's service dog has been posted.

As well as unusual individuals, entire species of animals can also grow to become giants.

Dog's owner says he's been too ashamed of Jack's actions to speak up about them.

A group of vegans who stormed a steakhouse were shouted down by a stag party.

Cats need to eat meat in order to thrive, animal nutritionists have warned.

Lily was not eating or behaving normally, so owner Destiny Singer rushed her to the vet.

Auckland Zoo has farewelled one of its treasured Sumatran tigers, the "magnificent" Molek.

A call to celebrate felines on the farms attracts some fur-ocious photographs.

The brutal truth: What happened to David the chimp when the cameras left?

Guinea pig travels around Auckland stowed in car's bumper before sharp turn ends joy ride.

Capital Kiwi launches 'ambitious' project to return kiwi to Wellington.

The heartbreaking story behind this photo of an 'old boy' left in the dirt.

Lanes were closed as police worked to safely retrieve the canine.

Kiwis can now pre-order the collection of adorable NZ police dog photos online.

Kelly Tarlton's has shared how you can spend time with these cute chicks.

Man also alleged to "applied peanut butter, or another food spread" onto his crotch area.

After six days in dense bush, a beloved family pet has come home.

"There's a little bit of Timmy in all of us."

A simple picture of a pet has become the subject of debate after going viral online.

Keepers were surprised to find an unusual amount of capybara pups born at Wellington Zoo.

'If we hadn't have acted within the next 30 seconds, it might have been a different story'

Miley fell eight storeys and broke almost every bone in his body.

Video of Riley throwing toys over wall each morning to get people to play has gone viral.

Deerty Dancing: Rescued after her mother was shot, this deer is one staggering talent.

A good Samaritan made a shocking discovery on his way to work.