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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.

The shelter cares for animals temporarily while their owners escape abuse.

Lani missing while being transported from Kaitaia to her new home in Queenstown.

Bluey is a massive hit, but producers say there's one big secret they will never reveal.

One cat owner reportedly took the phrase 'furbaby' to a whole new level.

Judge Jonathan Down labelled the case 'dreadful' and 'truly tragic'.

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Mittens' owner has put their Wellington home on the market.

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