Small BusinessHigh legal costs could deter ERA complaints - unionOrdering a former SPCA general manager to pay $7000 in legal costs could put employees off going to the ERA, says a union.26 May 11:44 PM
Small BusinessERA orders ex-SPCA worker to pay $7000 costsA former SPCA general manager has been ordered to pay $7000 in legal costs, despite being earlier awarded $500 by the ERA.26 May 04:22 AM
New Zealand'Bring it on' - shot dogs' owner welcomes jury trialRowan Hargreaves said he looked forward to seeing the men accused of shooting 33 of his dogs facing charges before a jury.04 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandFamily seek sadists who burnt their catA Rotorua family are on the hunt for the "sick" culprits who set fire to their cat, singeing its fur and causing serious injuries.15 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPet shops investigatedA chain of Auckland pet stores is facing regular visits from SPCA inspectors after complaints about the welfare of their animals.10 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple charges laid after dog massacreTwo men who allegedly shot 33 dogs on a rural property north of Auckland have each been charged with 14 animal cruelty offences.12 Mar 03:55 AM
New ZealandLow-fat Cookie is slimmer of the yearCookie the dog looked more like the Cookie Monster when his owners first laid eyes on him.21 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandLocals rally round to save injured puppy BuckWanganui residents come to the rescue of an injured puppy whose owner could not afford the operation it desperately needed.10 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandMan who fed kittens to pitbull 'an animal lover'A man who fed live kittens to his pitbull claims he is 'an animal lover'.06 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA to lay charges after dog massacreThe SPCA has announced it will lay charges in relation to the 'frenzied' slaughter of 33 dogs on a property in Wellsford.05 Feb 03:37 AM
Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> Animal cruelty the realm of psychopathsGarth George writes that the new bill against animal abuse should reflect the gravity of the offence.03 Feb 03:00 PM
