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Kate shows she's the Queen Bee
The Princess of Wales keeps bees at Anmer Hall, on the Sandringham estate.
Axe-wielding dog owner to SPCA: 'I will waste you'
Judge recognised the dogs were 'like family' but sends owner to jail.
World’s oldest dog, Bobi, celebrates 31st birthday
Owner reveals one of the biggest contributing factors to Bobi’s longevity.
Noisy roosters and horse deposits: Years of animal complaints in Far North prompt new bylaw
Animal complaints and problems in the Far North have gone unresolved after a bylaw lapsed.
Herders kill one of Kenya's oldest lions, Loonkiito
The lions were hunted and killed after goats were found killed by lions in the region.
SPCA provides story books in te reo to Māori education providers across Aotearoa
SPCA is providing books in Te Reo to schools who teach te reo.
'He thinks he has the upper hand': Lion park director guilty of indecent assaults
Name suppression has been lifted for a man who has been on trial.
Watch: Police rush to respond to cries for help ... from a goat
"That’s a person," one of the officers said to the other.
‘I could hear cracking!’ Elephant bites Bali tourist in horror attack
The resort previously named most 'Unique Hotel' was the site of an horrific incident.
A refuge for all creatures great and small: 'Knowing she was safe got me through'
Her life was at risk, but mum wouldn't leave home without her littlest love.
Flight risk: Dotterels' new nesting spot on runway tarmac
“If the aircraft had started, the eggs would have been sucked up.”
Watch: Large pod of dolphins was spotted in Wellington's Oriental Bay
A pod of dolphins was spotted in Wellington's Oriental Bay Tuesday afternoon. Video / Supplied
Dog slog: Couple reunited with pets after three-year, $65k import battle
Couple ecstatic that the fight to reunite their family is finally over.
Tenant told home was a ‘pigsty’ awarded $1000 in damages, but can’t keep pet cat
Kristen Gaunt was awarded $1000 in damages for the 'unnecessary' comments.
Meet the women behind Friends of Animal Charities
It all started with two women with a passion for animal welfare.
$5k raised for Ōpōtiki animal rescue after 'frenzied' dog breaks in and kills three cats
The council has also put a 'humane' dog cage on the property.
Homeward bound: Golden retriever walked 27 days to get back to former home
Cooper the dog spent 27 days walking back to his previous owner after he was adopted.
'Not a friendly environment anymore': Off-lead dogs turn Redwoods into 'warzone'
The council's bylaws don't permit dogs to be off-lead in the Whakarewarewa Redwood forest.
Penguin found on Wellington’s coastline in critical condition after surgery
Its wound appears to have been caused by a predator attack or discarded fishing line.
'Pablo Escobaa': Lamb found in car with $20k worth of drugs and a scoop of chips
We've all heard of drug mules, but lambs?
Pets need holidays too: Greece relaxes rules around who's allowed to visit archaeological tourist hotspots
Visitors' furry friends will be able to see the ancient sites too.
Bordeaux Collies: Elephant Hill to welcome dogs for a good cause
All proceeds will go to the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association Relief Fund.
Dog suffering 'doggy dementia' saved from death row after successful court appeal
12-year-old Suki, suffering 'doggy dementia', grabbed and latched onto another's throat.
Birth of seal leads officials to cordon off beach from tourists in Hawaii
There's an ongoing effort to protect the ecosystems and habitats of the animals.
Watch: Man goes swimming in Auckland rhinoceros enclosure
A man was filmed swimming in the enclosure that houses rhinos at Auckland Zoo. Video / Instagram
An eagle who adopted a rock becomes a real dad
New York Times: Keepers didn't have the heart to tell the eagle he was sitting on a rock.
'Piercing scream': Woman and dog frightened to go for walks after attacks
Two pitbulls knocked a 76-year-old down before biting her and mauling her dog.
Pet arrives home: Dog-tired after Alaskan sea-ice odyssey
A 1-year-old Australian shepherd took an epic trek across 241 kilometres of ice.
Phoenix is sole surviving kitten of suitcase horror
Four kittens found in abandoned bag with just one clinging to life.
Kerikeri land sold to Australian company; pets to appear on postage stamps
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Watch: Wellington Zoo welcomes two snow leopards
Wellington Zoo has welcomed two female snow leopards - Asha and Manju. Video / RNZ
Finn the dog offers some Easter insights
Opinion: A canine reflection of the most important of Christian dates.
The Woodville pet killers: Bloodthirsty pitbulls terrorise town for months
Two menacing dogs behind spate of serious attacks on pets in middle of night.