Ancient giant whale unearthed in Peruvian desert
Scientists say the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal.
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New York Times: We're still holding dogs to standards they cannot possibly understand.
'No, our bears aren't men in suits’ says Chinese zoo
If you go down to the zoo today, you'd better not wear disguise…
New mobile desexing clinic for Northland on the way
The SPCA is hoping its new mobile desexing clinic will reduce unwanted litters of puppies.
Bear spotted in Southern California spa pool during heatwave
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New York Times: People, and dogs, travel from around the world to take part in the event.
Regional council detects rare fish in Hawke's Bay using DNA traces
Rare native fish a thrilling find in Wairoa.
He's found! Bodhi comes home
Missing Coromandel dog Bodhi has been reunited with his owner after three weeks.
Dog fight: Breeder sues couple over pregnant 'pedigree' pup
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'Is it gone yet?': Terrified newsreader can't watch snake story
The British presenter was forced to hide behind his notes while presenting the story.
Woman weeps during failed bid to have dog ownership ban quashed
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Harm on the farm: What's behind cruelty to animals?
Safe believes the problem is worse than the figures show.
New Zealand’s real life Hairy Maclary gang revealed
Kiwis were asked to send in their entries, now Lynley Dodd has picked the winners.
Rushing, attacking, stalking: Man fights to keep dog after six complaints
Officials want to disqualify the man from owning dogs.
Roadkill 'cat' shock: Woman’s humane act backfires when she brings it to vet clinic
The vet admitted it was 'very hard to tell'.
Dressage steward Jos Gresham earns top prize
Horse lover and Bulls resident Jos Gresham named Dressage Official of the Year.
‘Despicable’: Man posed as charity trainer to get discount on puppy
Blair Vining's widow appalled by the attempted deception.
Opinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastination
OPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.
Bitter(n) end for rare wetland bird
A rare wetland bird had to be euthanised after being shot near Kāwhia Harbour.
Scooter the bald 7yo with backward-facing legs crowned ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’
Scooter faced certain death. Then his new mum came to the rescue. Now he's world famous.
'I’m alive, that’s all that matters': Man's car bursts into flames after crashing into bull
Prem Lohar was driving home on a dark rainy night when he hit a wandering bull.
Watch: Horse stuck in swimming pool prompts emergency rescue mission
A specialised rescue mission unfolded in a backyard pool after a horse hopped in.
‘Tiger King’ star convicted of wildlife trafficking
Bhagavan “Doc" Antle was accused of illegally buying endangered lion cubs.
News in brief: De-sexing of cats and dogs made easier; police seek witnesses to fatal crashes
News briefs from Northland.
No tall story: World Giraffe Day celebrated a decade on
Celebration of world’s tallest animal highlights threats to survival, conservation effort.
‘Dying’ dog dispute: ‘Rescuers’ take pet, claim they acted in best interest of sick dog
Pair do not want to return uplifted dog: 'We've given him all this love and attention'.
Elderly dog attack victim with dementia needs multiple surgeries for broken bones, tendons
The elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.
Unpopular Bay of Islands' dog park plans revisited
The Far North council is investigating other options for a dedicated dog park in Kerikeri.
Watch: Auckland suburb's two years of torment -Clothes thief caught in the act
For years people have been wrongly accusing each other. Now the culprit has been exposed,
Out of the gate: Search on for real-life Hairy Maclary
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Plea to pet owners to get animals desexed as kittens overwhelm centres
An unusually high number of kittens has stretched Northland rescue centres.