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Farmer felt 'powerless' in cow abuse case

A farmer says he was powerless to stop a man who cut the teats off of around 20 of his milking cows.

Kiwi bravely battles back to health

They call him Braveheart - and it's a name he wears every bit of.

Kiwi mum to live in bathtub for a month

An animal rights advocate wants to live in a Miami bathtub for four weeks to protest an orca's captivity.

Endangered bird receiving treatment

An elderly endangered bird from Zealandia is receiving treatment at Wellington Zoo after being found lame in the left leg.

Goat on a boat

A young goat rescued from his muddy grave by a kind-hearted kayak guide is almost ready to join his rescuer on the water.

New biosecurity detector dog teams for Auckland

Eight new detector dog teams are beginning their jobs in Auckland this week as the international travel season kicks off.

Animal cruelty conviction quashed

A woman who appealed her conviction over a horse's death had her conviction thrown out but an alternative one was imposed.

Tuatara back from the brink at Wildbase

A male tuatara found near-death in the Cape Kidnapper’s sanctuary has made a full recovery after a stay at Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital. Source: Massey University/YouTube

Growing up with a dog can make you snore

Babies living with dogs were 26 per cent more likely to snore in their sleep when they grew up.

Dog trainer to the rich receives barking mad fine

A dog handler who is being sued by one angry owner has already lost a case over her 'boot-camp' methods .

Depp jokes about Australian dog drama

Johnny Depp has poked fun at the immigration furore surrounding his dogs' recent visit to Australia.

Shark attack off coast of Australia

A 65-year-old man has been attacked by a shark while surf skiing off the New South Wales coast today.

Inmates knit blankets for abandoned animals

Inmates at Rolleston Prison have been showing their softer side, knitting blankets for abandoned and homeless animals rescued by the SPCA.

Proof your cat doesn't love you

Researchers find that cats, unlike dogs, do not need humans to feel protected, preferring to look after themselves.

Furry invaders hit town

Two seals have come ashore in Auckland this morning, one for a lazy day in the sand, the other for a trip to the hospital.

Gruesome moment a snake regurgitates five birds

Warning: Contains graphic content. The stomach-churning footage of a large python expelling five whole birds.

How to save the albatross in the fishing industry

The BirdLife Marine Programme’s work to reduce seabird bycatch in high seas fisheries will be familiar to followers of our efforts to save several albatross species from extinction. Source: Birdlife International/YouTube www.birdlife.org/marine

Research reveals seabird 'safe havens'

Ancient DNA analysis has revealed the safe havens where New Zealand seabirds found sanctuary from early human hunting.