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Belgian zoo says its two very runny-nosed hippos have Covid-19
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Have dog, will travel: Pet-friendly hotels around New Zealand
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Pet Refuge bracing for influx of animals at Christmas
The shelter cares for animals temporarily while their owners escape abuse.
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Fatal Hamilton baby mauling; Dog owner to go on trial in February
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Kitten born in Turkey with rare genetic mutation soars to fame on Instagram.
Remaining dotterel chicks perish at Waihi Beach
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The pet possum who held a woman hostage - and made headlines around the world
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Small Business: Former banker finds joy in pet care service
Banker turned entrepreneur starts online health care business for pets.
Fans mourn death of 'Dolphin Tale' star Winter
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A dog's life: What it's really like to lose your dog in lockdown
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Editorial: How Mittens makes us better people
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Wellington Zoo shares adorable snap of baby chimpanzee
"It's a hard life being a baby chimpanzee."
Unbelievable! Fishermen's close-up experience with humpback whale
"I heard off in the distance a large crashing sound."
Focus: Auckland public facilities you can and can’t go to
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Mittens on the move: Wellington's celebrity cat eyeing a shift to Auckland
Mittens' owner has put their Wellington home on the market.
Viral Instagram sticker promises a tree for each pet photo — what is really going on?
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How warming affects Arctic sea ice, polar bears
There are 19 different subpopulations of polar bears in the Arctic. Each a bit different.
'Everyone ran out of water': Search for missing person attacked by sharks in WA
A swimmer is missing after reportedly being attacked by two sharks.
'I was pretty lucky to get a hit on it': Taranaki surfer survives shark attack
Despite being bitten, he was able to drive home before heading to hospital.
Shark bait? Massive half-eaten cod washes up on Gold Coast beach
TV weatherman Luke Bradnam showed off the grisly find in a video.