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![Kiwi chicks born on Chrismas Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi chicks born on Chrismas Day
Two Kiwi chicks were born at Rainbow Springs on Christmas Day
![Couple have 39 rescue animals in wedding party](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Couple have 39 rescue animals in wedding party
The dogs and the goats were among the guests at couple's wedding.
![Five animals who make great therapy pets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five animals who make great therapy pets
For decades, animals have been used to help people cope with stress...
![Lake Ellesmere turns toxic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lake Ellesmere turns toxic
An algal bloom has fouled the water in Te Waihoura (Lake Ellesmere).
![The vet saving zoo animals from war zones](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The vet saving zoo animals from war zones
This vet risks his life to rescue animals from the worst zoos in the world.
!['How my dog taught me to be a real man'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'How my dog taught me to be a real man'
For 45 years he hated dogs, but it was love at first sight when Grant met Ziggy.
![Visiting the Amazon? Don't do this](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Visiting the Amazon? Don't do this
You might want to look at the controversy over wildlife selfies before choosing tours.
![Mauled to death by dogs: Sheriff describes horrific scene](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mauled to death by dogs: Sheriff describes horrific scene
Many suspected that someone else killed her and doubted that the dogs were responsible.
![Calls for help turned out to be a goat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Calls for help turned out to be a goat
Member of the public said they "thought someone was yelling for help in the bush".
![All New Zealanders are sheep shaggers: Google](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
All New Zealanders are sheep shaggers: Google
Google has given a rather controversial but humorous answer to a Reddit user's question.
![Vile pet owner hacks off cat's injured leg without anaesthetic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Vile pet owner hacks off cat's injured leg without anaesthetic
Pet owners make vile jokes about hacking off and tossing their cat's leg away.
![Five children's books for kids who love animals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five children's books for kids who love animals
Kids are crazy about animals – especially when it comes to picture books.
![Dog-study data could be golden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dog-study data could be golden
How 3000 golden retrievers could help all canines enjoy longer lives.
![Monkey business: Scientists investigate monkey-deer sex](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Monkey business: Scientists investigate monkey-deer sex
Researchers have found more instances of monkeys and deer having sexual relationships.
![Woman fighting for her life after kitten attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman fighting for her life after kitten attack
UK backpacker is likely to spend Christmas in a Aussie hospital after attack from stray.
![Disabled dog Robbie gets wheels to run](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Disabled dog Robbie gets wheels to run
Robbie the dog faced euthanasia when a surgery left him permanently disabled.
![Pregnant sea lion hiding in Dunedin bushes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pregnant sea lion hiding in Dunedin bushes
Pregnant sea lion seeking refuge from the males in a Dunedin bush
![Call for justice over video of kitten being stoned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Call for justice over video of kitten being stoned
Horrific video of a kitten being stoned in New Zealand has emerged online.
![Diver's terrifying encounter with huge shark](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Diver's terrifying encounter with huge shark
A diver is counting his blessings after a near-collision with a massive shark.
![Five Christmas presents for your lucky dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five Christmas presents for your lucky dog
According to a survey by the Real Petfood Company...
![Heart-Breaking Video Shows Starving Polar Bear on Iceless Land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heart-Breaking Video Shows Starving Polar Bear on Iceless Land
The lack of sea ice is continuously making it more and more difficult for polar bears to find food.
![Watch: Lioness wrestles the man who raised her](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Lioness wrestles the man who raised her
Kiara the lioness pounced on the man and lavished him with cuddles as the pair reunited.
![Cannibal crocodile bites another in half](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cannibal crocodile bites another in half
This is the shocking moment a cannibal crocodile was caught on camera making a meal out of its own kind in a notorious Australia river. / Caters TV
![Over 80 dogs rescued from cruel conditions in hoarder house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Over 80 dogs rescued from cruel conditions in hoarder house
Man faces animal cruelty charges as home was soiled with animal faeces and urine.
![Puppies 'baked' in tar survive against all odds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Puppies 'baked' in tar survive against all odds
Dramatic footage of puppies rescued from the brink of death has gone viral.
![Hunt on for vile teen who abused, threw kitten](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hunt on for vile teen who abused, threw kitten
Disturbing footage emerges of teen throwing kitten onto the road, causing serious injuries
![Five ways to make sure your dog has a happy holiday season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five ways to make sure your dog has a happy holiday season
They call it the silly season for a reason – but that doesn't mean you should be so silly
!['Savage' youths run down ducklings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Savage' youths run down ducklings
A local man who had helped hand-rear the ducklings called the incident "savage".