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Central Hawke’s Bay pet owners fear long journey for care as after-hours vet hub opens in Hastings
Dedicated Hastings vet clinic 'crucial for sustainability of the veterinary profession'.
Aussie baby taken from mum’s arms, killed by dog
A 5-week-old baby was mauled to death by the family’s dog.
Heartwarming reunion: Man finds dog alive after Los Angeles wildfire
Wildfire forces LA residents to part with pets; shelters fill with animals.
No-dog zone to be enforced at Raglan Domain
Dogs are prohibited from the domain, whether on-lead or off-lead.
‘Made me cry’: $13k donated to help beloved bulldog recover
Generous readers donate $13,000 after missing bulldog Baby is found in Northland.
‘Too many tears to count’: Meghan Markle reveals 'devastating' loss
The Duchess shared some heartbreaking news, days before her new Netflix series premieres.
Dogs are really talking to their owners – and yours can talk to you too
This newfound talent can give a new lease of life to communication with your pet.
Texas teen accused of poisoning show goat of classmate she believed cheated
17yo Aubrey Vanlandingham was arrested and charged with cruelty to livestock animals.
Life of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog'
'Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'
Kea Kids News: Who let the dogs out? Meet the fearless team putting them back in
Dog attack stats are off the chain and this new animal control team is doing something about it! Reporter Samridh talks to the dog catchers making your walk to school less scary.
‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.
Catnappings and ransom: Beloved Mt Eden supermarket cat rehomed
The turbulent tale of Mt Eden's famous feline and why she disappeared.
Woman mauled by dogs upset after child attacked on same beach two weeks later
'Someone else has been hurt because of owners who can’t control their dogs.'
‘Hello darling!’: Parrot wins Quote of the Year competition
For the first time, Massey University's Quote of the Year has been won by a non-human.
Editorial: Winston Peters puts an end to a troubled industry
OPINION: Is 20 months too long a transition period? It depends who you ask.
Luxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votes
The PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.
Pet bonds, no-cause evictions legislation passes
The bill amends the Residential Tenancies Act.
Auckland woman 'over the moon' after reunion with stolen dog – three years later
De-Anna Kitto is reunited with her missing dog Baby after 3 years, thanks to a microchip.
Michael Guerin: The human cost of greyhound racing's unexpected demise
OPINION: Nearly 3000 dogs face uncertain futures as racing is effectively ended in NZ.
'The supermodels of the dog world': What it's like to own a greyhound
Racing dogs also 'incredibly lazy' in retirement, a rescue owner says.
Stoat-busting duo find no sign of rogue visitor on predator-free island
A stoat that swam to Matakohe-Limestone Island is believed to have gone again.
Here's how to spend your weekend in Auckland
Christmas festivities, art music and more things to do around town.
Apology 'not accepted': Conservationists cause outrage by killing pet cat
The difficulties of predator control in conservation areas near housing.
Opinion: From Jack Russells to corgis, what the Royals’ dog choices reveal about them
OPINION: It's not just about their looks - the royals' dogs match their personalities too.
US TV star blasted for 'abandoning' elderly pet dog
The star gave up her dog because it didn’t get on with her partner’s puppy.
King Charles and Queen Camilla to adopt rescue dog: 'We’re going to get a new one'
Beth, the queen’s Jack Russell Terrier, had to be put to sleep earlier this month.
Investigation ongoing into burglary that left resident seriously injured, dog dead
Three men arrested after an aggravated burglary that injured man, killed dog.
Lucky escape: Owner scrolling social media spots her dog stuck in a poo pond
The power of Facebook - and help from a lasso - saved a dog from a stink situation.
'Never be the same': Mum-of-six has skull ripped open in stray dogs attack
The mother says her kids were only 20 or 30 metres away from the daytime mauling.
Couple want dog responsible for death of pet found before it kills again
The loss of their pet has had a profound effect on the couple.
'Sad farewell': Queen mourns devastating loss
Camilla is heartbroken after one of her beloved rescue dogs died.
‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attack
Even just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.
Woman's despair when car pinched, pet dog stolen as well
Dog owner says beloved pet was thrown to the ground and injured.