In a bid to deal with dangerous dogs, Auckland Council is offering an amnesty to dog owners to get them registered, microchipped and de-sexed.

Images of Great Whites have been used for years to instill fear but one Kiwi guy is hoping to turn that on its head with his incredible underwater photos.

Some seemingly harmless foods can be toxic to our four-legged friends.

A video capturing a North Island kokako's colourful antics has been attracting thousands of views on YouTube.

Is this kokako drunk or just playful? A video capturing a North Island kokako's colourful antics has been attracting thousands of views on YouTube.

A Tauranga family has been reunited with their beloved cat 16 months after it went missing.

A farmhand did not face animal cruelty charges because a council wrongly said drowning possums was a humane way to kill them.

A Tauranga family has been reunited with their beloved cat 16 months after it went missing.

A surprise snake slithered out of a vehicle a Auckland car yard, but it wasn't the first serpent this year to make its way past NZ borders.

A family whose beloved purebred dog was stolen turned into super sleuths to track her down, using DNA from one of her puppies.

Three kiwi chicks have arrived at their new home as part of an effort to save a rare species of our national bird.

Joss Stone has cancelled her Caribbean tour dates to be with her poorly dog.

The epic voyage of discovery looks at the social and natural history of our shores, and showcases Aoteaora from the air.

Big things are set to roar in to the spotlight on stage at the Bruce Mason Centre, writes Dionne Christian.

Watch: A group of fishermen in the US were forced to share their catch after a massive shark leapt out of the water for a bite of the fish they had hooked.

Sassy the miniature horse brings Northlanders happiness where ever she trots.

Animal rights group says octopus whose escape made headlines around the world was probably going crazy in its tank.

The Duchess of Cambridge is delighted by orphan elephants in India.

Dogs may no longer be able to travel on the back of cars on public roads without being secured under proposed changes to animal welfare rules.

COMMENT: You say your dangerous dog is a teddy bear? I say you're wrong, writes Raybon Kan.

Professor believes those who keep canine killers deserve to face manslaughter count.

Inky's done a runner - and his escape involved remarkable ingenuity, lots of thinking and a tunnel of course.

Calls are being made to ban pitbulls following a recent attack, but some owners of the breed think say it's the owner not the dog.

Dogs will be allowed to have the last splash at Memorial Pool before the complex closes its doors for the winter season.

Compared to dogs, cats get a bad rap when it comes to friendliness and approachability. Many a dog lover will try to tell you cats just aren't as loveable.

Children at a South Auckland hospital enjoyed a morning of pet therapy, spending time with cuddly new friends.

What were these kiwi up to one sunny Stewart Island day? We're not exactly sure. One thing we do know - they're out past bedtime.

Caged Chicken Farms - and Auckland's skyline.