Kate Middleton has been hearing the pitter-patter of a new set of little feet recently, after the family welcomed a hamster named Marvin.

A passenger from Vietnam arrived in NZ with live Siamese fighting fish in plastic bags, declaring them as "wet fish" on his arrival forms.

The Madagascan Darwin's bark spider gives oral sex to female mates up to 100 times during sex. Its reward? Being eaten afterward.

A talking cat collar turns meows into words, but we're not sure a cat's every thought is complimentary.

This kangaroo looks innocent at first ... until it holds a frozen outstretched claw in the air, like it's the Grim Reaper (or an avid Lady Gaga fan).

Working biosecurity beagle Aria gave birth to the three male and three female pups in March. Children are being asked to name a litter of detector dogs.

The Waitangi Tribunal has found that the Government's protection plan for the highly endangered Maui's dolphin does not breach the Treaty of Waitangi.

A plucky chook that survived being hit by a car was yesterday reunited with its thrilled schoolboy owner.

Why did the cat cross the ice? No one knows, but video has gone viral.

A Cobden woman whose dog bit a tradesman is concerned she will have to pay $1560 for its incarceration -- a bill that is growing by the day.

There are irresponsible dog owners in every suburb. Including those at the beachfront house in Omaha.

A Norwegian zoo has provoked parents' fury after feeding a whole dead zebra to its tigers in full view of visitors.

The SPCA have offered a $1000 reward to anyone who can help identify a person responsible for shooting a dog multiple times.

Monty is a bit of a tub, but that didn't get in the way of his unaided journey from Greymouth to his old house in Christchurch.

If you've ever missed your dog while on holiday, this Caribbean island could be the perfect destination for you.

Top travel website TripAdvisor has been accused of "profiting from the world's cruelest animal attractions" by an international animal welfare charity.

They're man's best friend - and rather cuddly and comforting too. But researchers say you shouldn't hug your dog because it makes them sad.

A spike in dumped pets is causing concern in Whangarei.

A guideline on how to identify signs of a "menacing dog" have been released by Auckland Council, following an amnesty for dog owners with unregistered pooches.

Watch: A fuzzy old cat's indecision over how to best make the leap into its owner's linen cupboard has brought smiles to Aucklanders.

Being a dog owner could save your life, or significantly lengthen it.

Efforts must be ramped up to save populations of a quirky native seabird species clinging to survival on Auckland coastlines, a leading ecologist says.

Mark Kreling talks about hitting a chicken with his car, the chicken surviving and taking refuge behind the grill of his car. The chicken now lives with Mark and a little over a month later after the crash, Blessy the chicken has laid an egg.

Researchers have found that adults of 60 years or more who form strong bonds with their dogs tend to exercise more often and for longer.

Auckland Council's amnesty for dog owners who don't properly care for their animals vilifies owners who love their pets, the NZ Kennel Club says.

Source: Channel 7/Manly Daily A Sydney mother was surprised to find a snake had slithered it's way up the piping to the second floor toilet of her home.

This annual firefighters calendar has added another irresistible dimension.

A popular food blogger went to Hong Kong in search of a giant catfish, what he got was the worst meal of his life.

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.