A women filmed a squirrel's repeated theft of her Christmas light bulbs - one by one, the "Bulb Bandit" made off with 150 in 24 hours.

A photo of two "hot" Southern District police officers posing with puppies has garnered hundreds of likes on Facebook.

A cat-loving couple are sending the Internet into a frenzy by re-enacting famous movie stills with the help of their cats.

Tash Joyce had a very special delivery waiting in her post box.

A video of an enormous polar bear in Canada gingerly patting a chained sled dog hit the Internet last week and quickly went viral.

People love to watch them shake their tails and waddle. Oamaru's little blue penguins have become international sensations with a

A golden pheasant has become a star in China because people think he has the same hairstyle as Donald Trump.

Everyone loves an optical illusion, but the latest visual tease to leave the internet confused is something a little different.

This "supermodel" dog has become a social media sensation thanks to her impossibly luscious locks.

Steve the cat has gained quite a following and not just on the internet. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Breed-specific legislation (BSL) has been shown not to decrease the number of dog attacks on humans.

This annual firefighters calendar has added another irresistible dimension.

This afternoon on NZ Herald Focus - Affco New Zealand has been fined $30,000 for failing to follow safety rules after an employee was impaled on a hook at the meatworks in Rangiuru. The injured worker was awarded $25,000 . The front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have swept to victory with ease in New York primary and we meet the country's first court dog, Louie

It is big, hairy, and if one sinks its fangs in you it will burn, burn, burn like a ring of fire.

Are you a dog or cat person? It's a debate that has divided animal lovers for generations.

The unlikely friendship of a sick kitten and three dogs.

Furry surfers of all shapes and sizes have grabbed their boards and hit the beach to take part in the annual Surf City Surf Dog Competition.

Would you like a cat with your coffee? A feline loving lawyer has plans for mixing moggies with mochas.

Is it a bag? Is it a cat? The latest, weirdest handbag collection generating hype online.

Sausage dogs across Melbourne today competed in the 'Running of the Wieners'.

Doodlebug the adorable orphaned wallaby has taken the internet by storm after a picture of him cuddling his teddy bear went viral.

With his permanent scowl, googly eyes and glum expression, five-month old Earl may be the world's grumpiest dog.

It may have taken five years, but Chester the shelter dog has finally found a home - and become a social media sensation at the same time.