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Holy hounds and communion cats: Animals blessed in special church ceremony
Hastings parishioners were able to take their best friends to church on Sunday.
Hastings parishioners were able to take their best friends to church on Sunday.
Turns out the way you treat your pet reveals a lot about your character.
However, dog attacks are decreasing overall in Hawke's Bay.
While pets have many mental health benefits, they can spread infectious diseases too.
Auckland Council is now looking at ways to increase capacity at shelters.
Police faced a ruff callout - it ended in unexpected licks and cuddles.
The dog spent three weeks airside at Atlanta Airport, after breaking free in transit.
Terry is the assistant quarry manager at Atiamuri Sand and Pumice in the Waikato.
One of the world’s most recognisable dogs has welcomed a litter of adorable pups.
Chopper supporter ejected from court after yelling abuse at the judge.
Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.
'We can't just keep taking litters of puppies.'
Suspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.
One workplace even has online staff profiles for their pooches.
Cat owners have tracked a woman leaving food they say is making their cats sick.
Catherine Sharp hopes someone can take over Katikati Rescue Cats.
The SPCA is hoping its new mobile desexing clinic will reduce unwanted litters of puppies.
An unlikely friendship makes for a heart-warming story.
'Like a family member to us... I did everything possible to keep her contained.'
Safe believes the problem is worse than the figures show.
Kiwis were asked to send in their entries, now Lynley Dodd has picked the winners.
Officials want to disqualify the man from owning dogs.
Blair Vining's widow appalled by the attempted deception.
Scooter faced certain death. Then his new mum came to the rescue. Now he's world famous.
News briefs from Northland.
The elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.
The Far North council is investigating other options for a dedicated dog park in Kerikeri.
Owners’ ‘misguided’ view of their pets means they fail to spot danger signs.
An unusually high number of kittens has stretched Northland rescue centres.
SPCA is providing books in Te Reo to schools who teach te reo.