The whale, nicknamed Willy, can be seen swimming close to shore on Hahei beach.

The study found dogs are more likely to use puppy-dog eyes when humans are watching them.

Can we control our dreams? New research suggests we can manipulate the experience.

The SPCA thinks the next generation hold the key to halting animal abuse.

Terrorists might be heading to US but you know who doesn't care? Lulu the black Lab.

Mama was refusing to interact - that's until she recognised her old carer from 1972.

Wellington Zookeeper Philip Wisker talks about the vulnerable little blue penguin for Conservation Week.

SAFE have released a video to raise awareness of Rodeo cruelty and to prompt people to take action against it. YouTube / SAFEAnimalAdvocacy

A man's weapon of choice in his midnight spider battle led to him losing his home.

Save Kiwi Month is New Zealand's national campaign to raise awareness

Nathan is going to make you question everything you know about cats.

These horses have been bred to look like cartoon faces.

Jacinda Ardern's partner shares tale of friend drugging the neighbour's cat.

Jacinda Ardern's partner shares tale of friend drugging the neighbour's cat.

Sure, they're the national symbol of New Zealand...

TV star rescue dog forerunner for inclusion by taking part in 2017 Auckland Marathon.

The world's most endangered animals as you've never seen them before.

A Milton dairy farmer with a pet lamb that thinks he is a cat has captured footage of him squeezing through his cat-door. Source: Otago Daily Times / Marc Hyslop

In late August, the New Zealand Police's much-loved guinea pig mascot died...

Dunedin man believes his cat is scratching on the door of being the world's oldest feline.

It appears Chelsea Winter's cookbooks are as delicious as her recipes.

Woman claimed she had a deadly pet allergy so police were called to remove her from plane.

Man's tattoo fail after trying to support his dog

Council urged to assess all points of view before ruling on contentious euthanasia method.

Our pets love it when we feed them - but it can be a trap if we overdo it.

A puppy playdate ended in chaos on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this afternoon.

COMMENT: It started as the cruellest prank ever played in the Tame household.

Snap Fitness New Brighton's manager is eating burgers to save troubled dogs.

Horse lover Kelly Wilson has turned her everyday life into a best-selling franchise.

A sleepwear brand has created adorable matching pajama sets for dogs and their owners.