New ZealandChristmas miracle: Missing SPCA black cat Boris turns up 10 months after break-inAfter a vet check, Boris will be adopted by the woman whose house he chose.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Just like having a toddler': Council urges caution on puppy presents'People just don’t realise how much training, time, and money they have to dedicate'.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Callous and cruel': Daughter attacked as she tried to protect mum from violent dadHawaiki Dean Little had earlier repeatedly hit his dog with a large shovel.21 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'The most concerning part': Waikato dog cruelty cases surge in SPCA reports04 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animals27 Nov 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Motivated out of malice and spite': Woman's deceit leaves trail of victims08 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandPuppies left in duffel bag now ready for adoptionThe pups were found zipped in a duffel bag on one of July’s coldest nights.13 Oct 05:00 PM
Crime'The animals were just left': SPCA seized more than 50 animals, many in poor healthOne llama was found with chewed ears, sparking concern over severe neglect.08 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBusiness groups push back on Govt plan to ban payment surchargesThe signatories include chambers of commerce, industry and business associations.24 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Three-legged cat missing for five years returns'He was trying to charge down the little cat cage door to get out to give me cuddles.'09 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand 'Barely able to lift his head': Pair prosecuted after dogs found severely neglectedEvidence suggested the neglect had occurred over 2-6 months. 08 Sep 12:09 AM
New ZealandUnexpected bill: Hastings teacher's bumper duck surpriseThere are duck tales and then there’s this.29 Aug 04:04 AM
New Zealand'I would have taken them all': Man snuck into SPCA after hours, freeing all the caged animalsA staff member was injured trying to retrieve the escapees, one of which remains missing.27 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Cats physically thrown at them': Misunderstandings at the heart of abuse of SPCA workers'In what other agency is that acceptable or normal? Sometimes it's too much.'04 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandGreyhound season ends with 17 deaths, more than 800 dogs injuredGreyhound racing is to be banned by July next year. 03 Aug 12:44 AM
New ZealandSPCA speaks out as trend of dumping pets at its entrance in winter growsTalk to us first, don't just leave them in duffle bags or tied to the gate, the SPCA says.23 Jul 06:00 PM
Herald NOWSPCA reports startling increase in ill-treatment complaintsAnimal abuse complaints have increased by 40 percent in a year, according to new stats released exclusively to Herald NOW.Watch14 Jul 07:31 PM
New ZealandSPCA alarmed about rise in staff abuse, threats to kill petsThe abuse has increased in the past two years and occurs almost daily, the SPCA says.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ecstatic' reunion: Cat found after year-long disappearanceTwelve months after going missing in Hamurana, Franco the cat turned up.09 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Invercargill police get ‘incredi-bull’ surprise trotting down roadA big bull (mostly staying in its own lane) was captured on video trotting down Elles Rd.01 Jun 04:21 AM
New Zealand'Cat-shaped hole': Call to include feral cats in predator strategySome groups warned of the need to draw a clear line between feral and domestic cats.29 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 Zealand'Life or death': $900 surgery needed for blind rescue kittenHastings miracle kitten survives alone and blind, before SPCA intervention.16 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandPet dog Mike found starved to death in kennel, tethered by rusty chainThe owner said he knew his dog was unwell but couldn't afford to get him checked. 06 May 02:00 AM
CrimeDog uplift goes awry as man tasered after thrusting flounder spear at policeHe became agitated at the dog being taken and was highly abusive to SPCA staff and police.19 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving familiesBetty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Gorgeous souls: Dogs who spent entire lives in SPCA shelter seek loving homesBetty and Alexei have collectively spent nearly 900 days in the Far North SPCA shelter.13 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeRights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldviewLai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.05 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice shoot runaway bull after two people injured in HamiltonEmergency services were alerted to a 'loose bull running around'.25 Feb 11:13 PM
