Upsized detector dogs might be bred from new puppies acquired by the Ministry for Primary Industries to guard against diseases from crossing New Zealand's borders.

The life cycle of a Dunedin cat, Louie, nearly ended after he went through a wash cycle. Source: ODT/YouTube

The SPCA has cast light on acts of cruelty against animals in conjunction with its annual appeal.

Pet owners should have their animals' beds ready for them inside ahead of Guy Fawkes celebrations next week.

Forest and Bird said drone footage released today showed dead and dying native trees across Northland.

The critically-endangered Maui dolphin has topped a list of New Zealand's 10 "rarest of the rare" endangered species.

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and the SPCA introduce animals onto campus to relieve some of the stress students are feeling as the end of year exams begin.

A new study suggests a link between the colour of a cat's fur and its tendency to be aggressive.

Ian Tarei is waiting. After countless nights sitting in the bush, in the dark, in the middle of nowhere, it's something he's become familiar with. On this cloudless, starry October evening, the reason he is waiting is perched on a nest just a hundred or so metres down an old loggers track, deep inside a cosy burrow.

New Zealand scientists are getting up close and personal with giant humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean. Geoff Cumming explains why.

Drone footage of Raoul Island and video by underwater cameraman Steve Hathaway offer a glimpse into the value of the Kermadecs as a convergence zone for species from both temperate and sub-tropical regions.

Salmon are dying in unprecedented numbers, and scientists are working to establish whether bacteria never before found in NZ is to blame.

Hundreds of fraudulent votes cast through fake email addresses.

Wellington Zoo is opening a new precinct in time for Labour Weekend described as a "love story to Aotearoa New Zealand".

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

Four years ago the Hauraki Gulf Forum's "State of our Gulf" report warned of widespread decline in the condition of its water and birds and marine life.

IMAGE WARNING: Images in this article may disturb. Animal rescuers say a tiny ape found in cardboard box is one of the worst cases of neglect they have seen.

1215 rhinos were killed last year.This year, 749 rhinos were known to have been poached.

Koko the gorilla is famous for having learned a large number of hand signs from a modified version of American Sign Language.

A six-year-old boy viciously attacked by dog this week remains in a serious condition in hospital.

It is an image that will haunt conservationists.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council wants people to report seeing the marsupial pests before they can become established.

The decision to ban a US theme and marine park from breeding orca in captivity is a historic move, says New Zealand orca expert Dr Ingrid Visser.

An excitable puppy turned over to the SPCA has found a new calling in life - as a rainbow skink detector dog.

Content warning: It's the first time in known history that a shark attack has occurred in San Francisco bay waters.

A dog owner documents her German Shepherd's rapid growth over six months.

A dog in a vehicle doesn't present any danger, does it? Glenys Christian argues otherwise.

Two dogs have been put down after they seriously injured a man just days after a Bay of Plenty boy was critically injured in a dog attack.

A third of New Zealand pets are overweight. Since today is Pet Obesity Awareness Day, here are three ways to help curb your pet's waistline.