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The council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet cats
The change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.
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Cartel tiger strolls through Mexican town stunning visitors
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Michael Morris: A revitalised Auckland for all inhabitants, great and small
OPINION: "Justice for animals, justice for the environment, and justice for humans."
Russian photographer captures the world's smallest seal in the world's largest lake
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Dog severely injured at high-end pet daycare, vet bills top $20k
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Lifetime animal ban imposed for former GP after 100 stock left to starve or die on her farm
Declining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".
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Livia Esterhazy: Cameras on fishing vessels better for everyone
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Tourists caged in South African animal park while lions prowl around
Visitors came within centimetres of the massive animals.
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Monkeypox: Why we should be worried about global spread
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Dog park closed after suspicious death of pet
Beloved labrador Chief is thought to have ingested poison at the park.
No longer a 'typical dog': New study reveals breed to avoid
Experts warn that potential buyers should "stop and think" before they buy this breed.
Kākāpō stars in game to save 'weird' endangered species
New Zealand's bird has been given star treatment.
Happy is an Asian elephant. But is she also a person?
Supporters say Happy is self-aware and deserves recognition under law.
'It sounded terrified': Man living in Mt Maunganui cave convicted for beating puppy
The man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.
Unsung heroes of the dog trial champs
The dogs may be the stars of the show, but behind the scenes of the South Island sheepdog championships, two men and their horses are the unsung heroes. Video / ODT
'Gross' thing dog owners need to stop
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Ōhaupō sanctuary now safe haven for rescued skinks
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Bushy Park Tarapuruhi welcomes new feathered residents
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'Bound by the law': Dogs ordered destroyed for fatal attack on cat and goat
Law change is needed before discretion can be made to spare dogs, a judge said.
They're all good dogs, and it has nothing to do with their breed
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Woman poisoned milk and yoghurt with insecticide, slashed tyres after argument with flatmates
Flatmates got into an argument after the pet cat scratched one of them.