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Zebra crossing: Runaway animals cause chaos on highway
Three adult zebras and one foal broke free while being driven through Washington State.
Pampered pooches
Pets in the City CEO Layamon Bakewell wants to expand the franchise throughout Auckland and then New Zealand. Video/ Sylvie Whinray
11 puppies found dumped on roadside in Waikato
The puppies add to almost 300 animals already in SPCA care in Hamilton.
Take playtimes to the Max
Max has finished his growth spurt, so the 11-month-old's new owner will have no surprises.
Kea Kids News: Kids love a good rodeo, but what do the animals think?
Welcome to the Mid Northern kids rodeo, where Kea Kids News reporter Marie is learning to rope and ride some buckin’ broncos! Video / Kea Kids News
Roaming dogs suspected in latest attack on sheep in Maungatapere
The Whangārei council is investigating following the attack, the most recent of several.
'Beautiful community' supports puppy rescue mission
Kylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.
Callouts for dog attacks on other animals going up
Roaming dogs responsible for more than a thousand attacks on other animals each year.
Paws-itively amazing career in animal services
Betty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.
'Extraordinarily wrong': More than 500 dead horses found at NSW property
Various dumps of carcasses were found throughout the property.
Wellington: Struggling pet owners leads to soaring demand for dog foodbank
For pet owners, the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Go on a duck hunt with a difference in Tūrangi
Tūrangi's blue ducks are definitely not your average ducks.
Four wild ways to save the koala (that just might work)
New York Times: To protect Australia’s iconic animals, scientists are experimenting.
New “pet bonds” policy announced
Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Regulation Minister David Seymour announced a policy to introduce “pet bonds”. Video / Markl Mitchell
Kaimanawa horses in desperate need of new homes
The wild herd is managed at 300 horses, but applications for rehoming have been low.
'I'd be fuming': Passengers' fury after catching airline's 'unacceptable act'
A number of passengers have been left disgruntled after an "unacceptable" act.
'First NZ case': Official's warning after dog dies from parasite infection
Family pet euthanised but officials say no cause for widespread alarm.
Adopt Kevin Buckston: Not-so-gruff billy goat has new home in Tararua District
The rescue goat was placed up for adoption, but it took just hours to find him a home.
'Lots of crying': Family reunited with cat missing after cyclone one year on
Phoebe lived in a colony of stray cats for a year after she bolted during the cyclone.
'The land of cute': Cabin crew help drive tourist numbers at alpaca business
The herd of 170 of the gentle animals in Akaroa is a magnet for tourists.
Life-sized T rex dinosaur features in new exhibition
Tyrannosaurus rex comes to life in a new exhibition at the Waikato Museum.
Does your dog understand what you say? A new study says yes
Dogs can also learn to associate words with specific objects, a new study shows.
Nicky Rennie: The etiquette of dog-walking
OPINION: There's one place that really isn’t a secret if you are a seasoned dog-walker.
Are dachshunds doomed? The long and the short of it
Schnitzel von Krumm has a very low tum - for now.
Odd visitor to supermarket carpark keeps shoppers guessing
An odd-looking gull is causing bird-watchers to do a double take.
Hamilton Zoo tiger cub names reflect connection to Sumatra
The names of the tiger cubs reflect a connection to wild Sumatra counterparts.
'Torture breeding' claims lead to potential ban of Germany's favourite dog
Dachshunds could be banned in Germany due to the nature of how they are bred.
Hauraki dog owners in for significant dog registration fee hike
District council considers changes as it faces animal control budget shortfall of $40,000.
Report sick or dead wild birds, MPI says as bird flu hits US dairy cows for the first time
US agencies say there's no risk to milk.
Long search continues for golden labrador spooked by fireworks
The family is doing everything they can to find the beloved dog.