The lack of sea ice is continuously making it more and more difficult for polar bears to find food.

Kiara the lioness pounced on the man and lavished him with cuddles as the pair reunited.

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

Operation Nest Egg has been a resounding success.

Man faces animal cruelty charges as home was soiled with animal faeces and urine.

Dramatic footage of puppies rescued from the brink of death has gone viral.

Disturbing footage emerges of teen throwing kitten onto the road, causing serious injuries

They call it the silly season for a reason – but that doesn't mean you should be so silly

A local man who had helped hand-rear the ducklings called the incident "savage".

Senior vet at Wellington Zoo’s 'The Nest Te Kohanga' Baukje Lenting talks about how to know when a young bird needs care.

The dapper duck was enjoying his usual ale when the dog decided enough was enough.

Cats come in all shapes and sizes - but some are unique.

From toys to new furniture, Christmas presents for pets are growing - and so is owner...

They're called "man's best friend" for a reason. And this video shows why.

Dog's exchange bow-wow-vows to raise funds for SPCA. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

SPCA says dog would have suffered major pain before she died.

From Greece to New Zealand, Torty the Tortoise has had more than a century of adventures.

Giant stick insects are just one of the latest additions to Otago Museum's $2.5million revamp. Credit: Otago Daily Times

Donors don't support species in greater need for conservation - but those rated "cuter".

More than half of horse riders marching said they'd had a near-miss - or even been hit.

A pet dog can make your life not only happier, but longer. Here's the science behind it.

Dog spent month wandering around terminal hoping to be reunited with her owner.

Wellington's first cat cafe comes with a twist; you can take the cats home with you.

JR has completely changed the life of Gay Henderson after her diagnosis.

Two injuredFiordland Crested Penguins are having treatment at Wellington Zoo’s veterinary hospital The Nest Te Kōhanga. They were rescued and sent up from the West Coast of the South Island. / Supplied by Wellington Zoo

Rabbit numbers on the Moeraki peninsula have skyrocketed and are at "plague" proportions, residents say. Credit: Otago Daily Times

Puppies need exposure to different people so they are not fearful of strangers.

Army personnel dig a trench to the sea in a bid to help rescue a stricken Orca on a Marlborough beach. Twitter / @NZarmy

A cow chases a trailer while calves are being taken away. SAFE says cows are distressed when they’re separated from their children just like a human mother would be. / Supplied by SAFE

Trixie the dog has been mauled by a Rottweiler while walking off leash last Thursday, her owner urges for more watchful dog owners. Source - Supplied