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Mall reinstates sensory Santa slots after axing draws complaints
Parents accuse mall of priortising pets over kids with sensory or disability issuses.
Caught red-pawed: Meet the serial dog burglar who made off with a neighbour's beef roast
Leo's swag of stolen goods includes work shorts, cheese graters, a hot pie and tarakihi.
Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.
Watch: John Oliver offends NZ in live Jimmy Fallon blunder
'I could not have made a more offensive mistake than that.'
Dog punched and thrown against wall discovered with broken ribs, collapsed lung
The woman attacked the dog after he relieved himself inside.
More than 20 puppies abandoned in South Auckland over 24 hours
Plastic container with 20 pups dumped at a Manukau pound; nine more found in Clendon Park.
Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays
What do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?
We’ve had Opo the dolphin - now meet Flaxmere's Asher the parrot
Asher the Flaxmere parrot is a chip off the old block,
Dog owners left shocked by this huge travel expense
Pet owners complain that boarding them over holidays costs more than childcare.
'Immense amount of blood': Rottweiler mauls owner after she fed him cannabis
The owners bought the cannabis lollies for their dog because they said he was 'stressed'.
Pet Day tradition carries on strong for school community at cyclone-hit Patoka
Patoka School students celebrated a return to normal life with their Pet Day on Thursday.
Residents call for urgent action to stop roaming and aggressive dogs
Calls for more animal control staff and penalties for dog owners after fatal mauling.
'Rest in peace, little big man' - Ponsonby grieves the ginger cat with many names, but only one life
The feisty feline who liked to lunch at Prego is no more.
Dogs need to be socialised as early as possible - dog trainer
A dog trainer believes there needs to be more education around socialising canines.
Cat fight: Neighbours end up in court over kittens
One neighbour accused the other of feeding her cats.
Holy hounds and communion cats: Animals blessed in special church ceremony
Hastings parishioners were able to take their best friends to church on Sunday.
Which type of dog owner are you?
Turns out the way you treat your pet reveals a lot about your character.
Hastings dog attack victim wants dog owners to do more to decrease risk
However, dog attacks are decreasing overall in Hawke's Bay.
The Conversation: Is it okay to kiss your pet?
While pets have many mental health benefits, they can spread infectious diseases too.
Number of dogs being put down in Auckland doubles in year
Auckland Council is now looking at ways to increase capacity at shelters.
Auckland police's 'ruff' callout after dog's head stuck in kennel roof
Police faced a ruff callout - it ended in unexpected licks and cuddles.
Dog missing at world’s busiest airport for 24 days, found at last
The dog spent three weeks airside at Atlanta Airport, after breaking free in transit.
Top dog has a quarry for an office
Terry is the assistant quarry manager at Atiamuri Sand and Pumice in the Waikato.
'Everything I needed to watch': Iconic Dulux dog's adorable update
One of the world’s most recognisable dogs has welcomed a litter of adorable pups.
New twist in case against Amber Heard for smuggling pet dogs into Oz
The actress allegedly lied to a court.
Cat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexing
Animal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.
Rottweiler that bit vet must be put down, judge rules
Chopper supporter ejected from court after yelling abuse at the judge.
‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'
Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.
'People need to start taking responsibility': Puppies dumped, animal facilities at capacity
'We can't just keep taking litters of puppies.'
Increasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog owners
Suspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.
Who let the dogs in? Workplaces embrace canine colleagues
One workplace even has online staff profiles for their pooches.
Calls for authorities to intervene over ‘local harmful cat feeder’
Cat owners have tracked a woman leaving food they say is making their cats sick.
'Cat lady of Katikati' closing rescue doors due to costs
Catherine Sharp hopes someone can take over Katikati Rescue Cats.