One of Cecil the lion's cubs has reportedly been killed by a rival male who was trying to mate with his mother.

Four adorable labrador pups, who arrived from Australia on July 28, are doing a three-month intensive training course in the art of sniffing out illegal drugs and cash.

A UK-based Kiwi vet has been hailed a hero after saving the life of a woman who had just seen her mother's beloved dog put down.

Ridley the endangered sea turtle has settled in to her new home at Kelly Tarlton's aquarium after washing up on a Wellington beach last month.

Doodlebug the adorable orphaned wallaby has taken the internet by storm after a picture of him cuddling his teddy bear went viral.

Safe from harm and cuddling up together, these are the pictures that show Cecil the lion's cubs - orphaned when a US dentist killed their father.

The mystery boatie featured in yesterday's amazing dolphin photo has been found, but says he missed the perfect shot because he was too close to the action.

Ridley the endangered sea turtle who washed up in Wellington is heading to Auckland's Kelly Tarlton's aquarium.

Dunedin cat Pisa has an inquisitive lean after a clash with a hedge trimmer.

Accident Compensation Commission claims have long revealed a steady rise in claims, reaching 12,406 in 2013, writes Brian Rudman. Dog apologists have hidden behind the ACC's definition of dog bite.

A Michigan police officer had a close encounter, when he tried to help a baby skunk with its head trapped in an empty yoghurt container. This footage shows Officer Taylor jumping to escape the skunk's spray, but as Rochester Police explained in their post, "baby skunks can't spray like adults," so he escaped unharmed. Source: Rochester Police/Facebook

An Auckland family offering $10,000 for the return of their "beautiful" pooch say they are not giving up, despite him being missing for almost three months.

Dozens of people were thrilled by a wildlife show only metres offshore as a pod of 10 bottlenose dolphins made their way up Whangarei Harbour.

When Cecil the lion was lured out of his sanctuary in Zimbabwe, a train of events started that ended in his beheading and an American trophy hunter going underground, writes Sandra Kyle.

More people are reporting concerns about the welfare of farm animals, official data shows, particularly on lifestyle blocks.

GRAPHIC CONTENT: A former Westport dairy manager has been convicted on a raft of charges of wilful and reckless animal cruelty.

Dog bites are causing increasing numbers of people to be hospitalised every year, a new study shows.

They woofed and they walked with their owners yesterday to kick off a fundraising appeal for people in need of assistance dogs.

Despite the initial reports, there are hopes Jericho is still alive after the team tracking his GPS said news of his death was 'utter sensationalism'.

The Minnesota dentist is the target of worldwide odium after it was revealed he had wounded a well-known and much-loved lion who was king of the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe has called for the American dentist who shot Cecil the lion dead on a hunting trip to be extradited to Africa to face poaching charges.

When Cecil the lion was hunted down and killed by a US dentist, it was feared the slaughter would not stop there.

Terrifying footage of a mega shark attacking a tiny boat in New Zealand waters is making fresh waves online.

A surfer's desperate attempt to fight off a shark that was mauling him has been described as a "Mick Fanning replay" by a friend who witnessed the attack.

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service wants to talk to Walter Palmer. But it can't find him.

Margot Robbie was given a rat by Jared Leto while filming Suicide Squad. Leto, who plays the Joker, sent his co-stars creepy gifts to get in character.

Police take custody of lion's head in bid to diffuse the anger surrounding US dentist's hunting trophy.

Watching tropical fish swim around a tank, it can seem like they don't have a care in the world.

People angered by the killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe are being urged to donate to efforts to save Africa's dwindling population of the big cats, and some animal-rights activists are pushing for African countries to stop trophy hunting.

Breath from his flared nostrils moistened condensation on the thick glass as he stared me down.