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Diver comes within inches of his life after a shark took a "test bite" of his fin.
Dognapped: Pet pup ripped from woman's arms in brazen theft
A brutal daylight dog-snatch has left an owner nursing wounds and a broken heart.
My Rescue Pet: Abigail the kitten
Young, scared and alone. Abigail was found wandering around a stranger's house.
Kiwi sausage company grilled over 'disgusting' photo
Bangerritos have come under fire for an Instagram post featuring a pig named "Harold".
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2017 was a tough year in more ways than one but, thanks to the animal kingdom
Like a proverbial duck-to-water
Living on the streets, Selena was fending for herself and her puppies before the SPCA came
Another country bans boiling of live lobsters
Switzerland has joined NZ's decision to ban boiling of live lobsters.
Hilarious moment bird photobombs weather report
A weatherman got a surprise when his segment was crashed by a bird.
Making NZ safe for native seabirds
NZ native seabirds have their safety preserved on pest-free lands. Supplied by Forest & Bird
Shocking footage emerges of man brutally kicking dog
A bystander filmed the man kicking his dog on a Gold Coast beach.
Rowdy rooster terrorises west Auckland neighbourhood
A stray cockerel is tormenting a west Auckland community in the wee hours of the morning.
Huskies dumped as owners struggle with care
Rescue centre overrun with dogs as ignorant owners dump huskies.
Dog owner receives threat to kill her missing dog
Anonymous caller wanted the money handed over late at night at a cemetery.
Beware the 'grumpy bogmonster' - Doc
Doc is warning people to keep their distance from an elephant seal near Kakanui River.
Dog that mauled 7-year-old in council custody
Hunter Baldwin 'traumatised' after dog attack on fishing trip.
New home for Darryn the rescued rooster
Darryn is in control of nine hens at his new home.
Missing cat returns home after 15 years
The family had given up hope of ever finding their loved moggy. 15 years later he returned
Loyal dog guards body of dead owner for weeks over Xmas
Severely dehydrated dog rescued lying alongside body of owner who had died weeks before.
My Rescue Pet: Bob and Todd
Dumped in a plastic bag and left to die, bunny pair now footloose and fancy free.
Strangers lend $13,500 for Roxy's surgery
Couple lend $13,500 to stranger to save injured dog's life after hit by van.
Watch: NZ teen films dolphins, 'it was amazing'
The Kerkhof family were out fishing when they came across a pod of about 20 bottlenoses.
Family watches in amazement as dolphins jump out of water
A family watches in amazement as bottlenose dolphins start jumping out of water. Supplied by Josiah Kerkhof
Popeye the pocket rocket
Having a eye removed and tail amputated couldn't dampen this cats spirits
Revealed: Auckland's top dog names and breeds for 2017
Labradors are the most popular dog in Auckland; Bella and Charlie the most popular names.
Dog rescued from steep cliff in Dunedin
Eva De Pelsemaeker is reunited with her adventurous huntaway Bowie after a rabbit led him over a cliff in Dunedin. Credit: Gregor Richardson
Kiwi hit by car, unable to walk
A kiwi recently released into the wild was seriously injured after being hit by a car.
Jazz the SPCA office puppy
Jazz spends her days in the SPCA office seeking attention 24/7.
How much Kiwis spend on their pets
The businesses cashing in on increased spending within the pet industry.
The dog that had to be a part of the family
Henrietta - the dog who filled a 15-year-long void in a family's life.