'If this is how the dog is treated in public, how more cruelly is it treated at home?'

A whale is stranded at Te Kouma beach near Coromandel Town.

Domino's Pizza spokeswoman says pest control is inspecting after the "isolated incident".

Working alongside local Africans to safeguard wild animals makes for a fulfilling change.

They say they will not stop searching until the dogs are found.

Bindi Irwin's new tattoo has a touching detail in the handwriting.

US cop shoots police dog after it bit him on the way to being euthanised.

Maybe the Pope's right, we are putting dogs above kids when we feel the need to nurture.

A Christmas tradition is underway at the world's oldest scientific zoo.

Cats stepping on touch-sensitive stoves have caused a rising number of house fires.

Virginia Roberts Guiffre is expected to talk, says lawyer.

Longtime alpha male Marty, who once killed another chimp, is remembered as 'cheeky'.

The man got too close to the enclosure - then disaster struck.

An Aussie vet has been struck off after an extraordinary drug-fuelled weekend.

Princess has been a constant comfort to Robyn Schrafft as she receives palliative care.

Princess Titiara has been missing since Thursday.

Despite undergoing surgery, the boy succumbed to his injuries.

"It's a really cool, fun day to celebrate Christmas."

In 30 years, Margaret Innes hadn't seen so many monarchs in her garden.

Producer says Kiwi fans young and old will be "blown away" by Broadway hit.

Nearly two years into pandemic, the origin of the virus remains shrouded in mystery.

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They may be the species' first cases of Covid-19 - how infection occurred is a mystery.

Feral deer destroying native forest flora. Video / Forest and Bird

More milk from fewer cows trend continues.

Frightening moment aroused bull elephant charged, flipped truck with students on board.

A casual morning walk for this dog turned into a battle with a saltwater crocodile.

Don't leave your best friend behind this summer.