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Christchurch shelters send pets north
Overflowing Christchurch animal shelters are sending ownerless pets north in the hopes of finding them new homes.
Birds affected by Awakino oil spill
Up to 20 birds have been coated with oil after a major spill which clogged a King Country river on Wednesday.
Penguin has 50 per cent chance of survival
A young emperor penguin has a 50 per cent chance of survival after filling its throat with sand from a Kapiti Coast beach.
Emperor of the Kapiti Coast
A rare emperor penguin, from the Antarctic, has been spotted at Peka Peka Beach. It's the first such sighting in New Zealand since 1967.
Dog owners hot under collar over neuter glitch
Council backs down on its demand for written proof Manukau pets desexed.
Success: Protein nourishes export ambitions
Kiwi food-processing expertise is making inroads in a growing range of overseas markets.
Critics' bite spur to improvement
The 159 dogs at Barkley Manor can't give online feedback on their grooming and the way they're treated.
SPCA struggling as dog numbers swell
The SPCA is considering setting up mobile adoption centres in upmarket suburbs to help deal with an unprecedented number of dumped pets.