"I bow to no man or beast, but respect all who rock before me," wrote an American alligator trainer not long before he was attacked by a 2.4m reptile.

A 3-year-old boy was bitten by a police dog in front of more than 30 children during a kindergarten visit.

Five Norwegian tourists would face charges over the shooting of protected kereru while in NZ in January, if they decide to return to the country.

The owners of a goat found wandering the streets of one of New Zealand's richest suburbs have been accused of animal cruelty.

The owner of a cat beaten so badly its pelvis was torn from its spine believes the injuries may be linked to threats she claims were made to her.