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Female kiwi (tokoeka) walking the Rakiura track
Footage of a kiwi walking along Rakiura track, during the day, has gone viral on Facebook. / Stewart Island Kiwi
Puppy found with ears cut off in horror animal cruelty case
'In the arms of our staff, little Claude whimpers and cries.'
Why a young Auckland foodie ate like an ape for a month
Grace Watson has set herself a challenge to eat like a gibbon for 30 days.
Heartless moment woman dumps severely sick dog
Severely ill and needing treatment, William's owner did the unthinkable.
Before and after: The tale of Auckland's luckiest lamb
Before and after pictures of the lamb highlight the difference a good shower can make.
Sexually frustrated dolphin sparks French bathing ban
The randy dolphin keeps rubbing up against boats and swimmers.
Get notifications when your cat leaves the house
Mixed views on new technology telling you your pet has gone outside.
Meet Jessie the hermaphrodite cat
Jessie, the miradoll cat, has a mix of male and female anatomy.
McDuff the ram and Pig the pig's story goes viral
A cute little story of an unlikely friendship has warmed thousands of hearts.
Woman who 'intentionally starved' ex-boyfriend's dog charged
'We do not know if Champ can be saved or if we are in time.'
Kitten rescued after losing a leg in motorway mayhem
Police worked with mechanics and a vet to save a kitten who lost a leg on the motorway.
Grisly selfie: Man risks life jumping into water with feeding bears
Men face criminal charges after wading through river to take selfie with wild bears.
Focus: Cat activist and former real housewife of Auckland talks pest eradication program
Anne Batley-Burton – cat activist and former real housewife of Auckland, talks about the Auckland Council pest eradication program in which cats rounded up without microchips can be culled. / Michael Craig
Stranded potty-mouthed parrot greets firefighters with four-letter tirade
Stranded for 3 days, he tried to rescue the parrot. Instead, the parrot abused him.
Firefighters rescue puppy from seven metre well
The property owner said the puppy was stuck for around 25 minutes.
The purrfect job? Cat sanctuary on Greek island seeks paid recruit
This is surely any cat lovers dream job - and there's still a chance to apply.
Cats celebrated worldwide during International Cat Day
From British Shorthairs to Sphynx cats, they're all celebrated during the day.
Pet of the Year has one eye, no whiskers and minimal teeth
The 10-year-old Devon Rex has one eye, no whiskers, minimal teeth and very little fur.
The 10 best cat videos on the internet
To celebrate International Cat Day, we round up the most purrrfect cat videos of all time.
Spring arrives early in Auckland's Cornwall Park
Lambs are the newest arrival at Cornwall Park, about a month before spring starts.
Real Housewife slams culling of cow and calf
Anne Batley-Burton says killings senseless because she offered to re-home the animals.
'Mum and pup' fur seals found dead on beach near Christchurch
New Zealand fur seals were protected but not endangered.
Happy ending for dog that was beaten so badly his eye came out
Left for dead after being horribly abused, Jimmy now has a happy life worth barking about.
How old is my pet in dog years or cat years? A veterinarian explains
It may seem like a silly thing to ponder, but knowing your pet's "real" age is important.
Family kitten spends two nights in drain pipe
Owners think kitten slipped down the pipe after wandering around on the roof.
Man loses legs, nose after being licked by pet dog
"That's all he kept saying to the doctors – 'Take what you need but keep me alive.'"
Tall tail: Auckland firefighter's incredible cat rescue
"I was quite surprised to see them," Auckland woman's surprise at cat rescuers.