New ZealandPetition to ban private fireworks to be presented to ParliamentTara Nowacki has shared how the use of fireworks affects her rescue dog, Zeus. Video / SuppliedWatch02 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFresh inquiries: Posh doggy daycare Pets and Pats' new base lacks resource consentFresh from court, Pets and Pats is facing new questions as neighbours let loose.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCat owner told her missing moggie had been found – it was a lie that cost her hundreds'I was just so ecstatic that my cat had been found and I wasn’t thinking straight.'29 May 01:33 AM
New ZealandCould catnip wine be NZ's next big export?'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'27 May 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Service with a smooch at Purrs & BeansFaith-Ashleigh Wong and Shane O'Higgins talk to Tom Raynel about cats and coffee.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOwners 'hiding' roaming dogs that allegedly killed eight Auckland catsThe council confirmed the CCTV footage appeared to show the same dogs.23 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandEight cats killed on East Auckland streetSecurity camera footage captured in 2023 and 2025 shows two dogs roaming loose on an East Auckland property. Video / SuppliedWatch23 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandPosh doggy daycare owner faces sentencing after 'repeated breaches'Day of reckoning for doggy daycare owner Angela Beer.22 May 06:04 PM
New ZealandAngela Beer from Pets and Pats sentencedAngela Beer, owner of Pets and Pats, was sentenced today for repeated breaches of RMA at doggy daycare which was operating at Dairy Flat. Video / Sylvie Whinray, suppliedWatch22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Roaming dogs are terrorising our streetsAggressive dogs often wander the streets freely and can be intimidating.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina’s first police corgi has 400,000 followers and a nose for troubleNew York Times: Fu Zai, a police corgi in China, gained fame for his food-driven antics.16 May 07:56 AM
LifestyleTheir adopted pig charmed the world. Then their romance crumbledEsther's dads, Jenkins and Walter, founded a 20ha sanctuary for her and other animals.15 May 03:45 AM
New Zealand Council euthanises 56 dogs in two monthsFNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.14 May 05:00 PM
PropertyLandlord threw up when inspecting rental ruined by three cats trapped insideThe landlord vomited from the overpowering smell inside the home.14 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora appears not to care about mistreated dogs - neighbourThree dogs in Bucklands Beach were seized and euthanised because of neglect.13 May 09:57 AM
New Zealand'How they do it in the West Coast': Man disfigures family dog in drunken attackRonan Apiti said Buck the dog was like one of his children.09 May 03:36 AM
WorldWatch: 'He's trying to smoke it' - Raccoon busted with crack pipePolice found a raccoon with a crack pipe in a car.07 May 08:04 PM
New Zealand'This dog deserves justice': $7000 reward as search for abuser narrowsDoor-knocking efforts have begun in the Weymouth/Clendon area.07 May 07:28 AM
WorldMob demands answers in California's serial cat killer caseJulie, a calico, and Linky, a 12-year-old tabby, are among the missing cats.06 May 08:46 PM
New ZealandHong Kong man ordered to leave NZ after breaking cat's bones while toilet training, showering itThe cat had a list of injuries and needed to be euthanised. 04 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeInside the secret 3-year criminal case against Auckland's luxury doggy daycareProsecutors claim the firm earned $180k in extra profits by ignoring resource consents.03 May 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why healthy animals mean healthier communitiesOPINION: This year's World Veterinary Day theme was Animal Health Takes a Team.28 Apr 03:30 AM
New Zealand'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappersShe touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.26 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleRunaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian islandHer owners feared the wurst when the sausage dog went missing, now Valerie is going home.26 Apr 02:58 AM
LifestylePaws and effect: 'Tasteless' dog pies spark cat fight in AucklandActivist Anne Batley-Burton calls the pies 'absolutely disgusting'.23 Apr 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulationThe trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.23 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJob cuts at pet food giant Ziwi, including Hawke's Bay'It is a good bunch of people – that is the sad thing.'17 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandPaw patrol: Auckland Council's team against dog attacksMore than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year.12 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after Gisborne family cat reportedly shot deadTicker was found at his Valley Rd home with what looked like bullet entry and exit wounds.10 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'OMG, my baby': Family cat killed in ‘feral cat trap' in Auckland suburbThe SPCA is investigating after a cat was found in a restricted trap.03 Apr 05:12 AM
New Zealand‘Any dog can bite’: Fatal attack spark calls for safety educationThere were nearly 3000 dog-related injuries involved children under 15 last year.02 Apr 10:49 PM
Crime‘A real threat’: Auckland musician acquitted of dog indecency, jailed for child sex abuseHe has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret. 30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe Oscar-winning movie that pets can’t stop watchingNew York Times: Flow is keeping our domesticated friends riveted.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandStomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dogBubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.26 Mar 11:37 PM
