In a disaster, cats head for the hills, but dogs stick around, according to SPCA figures out today.

The killing of 14 endangered weka by a dog on Kawau Island has prompted the Department of Conservation to introduce DNA testing.

When neighbours complained of the noise and smell emanating from the local SPCA, the council was bound to investigate.

Ancient caves, deadly snakes and hungry crocs - Pamela Wade experienced it all during a trip to Queensland's Capricorn Coast.

A golden retriever puppy needed emergency surgery after cutting off the side of his nose running away in panic when the quake hit.

It wasn't just humans shaken by the big quake - hundreds of terrified pets fled during the tremors.

A puppy has been rehomed in an animal shelter after being kicked, struck against a tree and thrown through a basketball hoop by four boys.