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'Horrid and vile': Fury after food laced with poison found at Auckland cat colony
'Why would anyone be so horrid about trying to cause a really slow agonising death.'
Man's best friend? It was women who made dogs family pets
Men used working dogs but women made family pets of them, says study.
Disabled stray puppy heartbroken after new owners ghost him
He dressed up all excited to begin his new life. Then he was ghosted at the final moment.
Levin amputee reunited with one pup
Matty Hart says his father has been reunited with one of his two stolen Rottweiler pups.
Heartbroken: Amputee battered by thieves stealing his puppies
'In 25 years I've never seen my father cry,' says son of victim.
Meet Rexie: The animatronic model of a Tyrannosaurus rex
Rexie, an animatronic model of a Tyrannosaurus rex at the National Aquarium of New Zealand, is already proving very popular. / Supplied
'Besotted': Kate and William's adorable new addition
Two-months after a tragic loss, the couple have added an important member to their family.
Cats and dogs 'should receive Covid vaccine' to stop mutations
"It makes sense to develop vaccines for pets as a precaution," genetics professor says.
Covid kills mink, so they too may get a vaccine
New York Times: The animals have also passed back the virus to people in mutated form.
Watch: 'So majestic': Auckland man's stunning encounter with orca
"There were probably more than 20 in their pod. It was amazing."
Big seal of approval: Dunedin residents get unexpected backyard visitor
Mandy Wennekes had had horses wandering up her property before — but never a sea lion.
Cop's run-in with the law stealing an apple led to lifelong career in police
A pioneering dog handler has been recognised as a "stalwart" in his field.
Are days of live animal exports from Napier numbered?
The second livestock ship this year has been and gone as Govt review drags on.
Aquarium's new stingray pups are too cute for words
Kelly Tarlton's new baby ray pups are the pure content you never knew you needed.
Shark alerts issued for two beaches north of Auckland
Three sharks were spotted at Waiwera Beach just after 11.30am.
'Too close for comfort': Shark filmed in the shallows on Northland beach
The video comes amid a busy summer for shark sightings across the country.
'Tragic sight': Hundreds of dead eels and trout in stream
"There are dead and decomposing fish everywhere," Fish & Game CEO says.
Gorillas catch Covid-19 at San Diego Zoo
Eight gorillas are believed to have the virus and several have been coughing.
The problem with problem sharks
New York Times: Marine biologist's DNA profiling called "biteprinting" prompts objections.
Snake bite victim Pete Bethune beats the odds to walk out of hospital
The Kiwi conservationist is back on his boat after a snake bite almost claimed his life.
Sharks sighted at Pāuanui Beach: Swimmers ordered out of water
A fresh shark scare on an eastern North Island beach as swimmers ordered to clear the sea.
Pete Bethune defies the odds: 'I'm getting out of hospital tomorrow!'
The Kiwi environmentalist is marvelling at his survival after a deadly snake bite.
Shark expert urges caution for beach-goers after Waihī death
Sharks can "be very abundant in some places" in summer, the marine biologist says.
All lit up: Conditions right for bioluminescent seas around Auckland
Unusually warm waters are creating prime conditions for some stunning displays.
Air NZ grounds flights of pets between NZ and US
National carrier makes changes to its operations as it enters 11th month of disruption.
More than 1000 a year: Hawke's Bay SPCAs brace for kitten influx
You gotta be kitten me - for two years in a row the SPCA homed 1000 Hawke's Bay kittens.
Focus: Woman named in fatal shark attack at Waihī Beach
Waihī Beach shark attack victim, Kaelah Marlow was dragged from the water alive after the attack but paramedics administered CPR on the beach to no avail. Video / Tadhg Stopford
Police officer's 'lightning-quick reflexes' save kitten from Auckland motorway
The kitten has found a home within the police family and will be called Poppy or Diego.
New Zealand dog capital and most common breeds revealed
Do you own one of New Zealand's most common dog breeds?
'I was really scared': Heroic homeless man saves animals from fire
"My dog is my best friend, I wouldn't be here without him, I had to save the other dogs."
Baby dolphin rescued after being caught in fishing line
Kiwi sailors Phil Robertson and Steve Hathaway rescue a baby dolphin caught in fishing line. Video / Phil Robertson
'Better than PPE gear': Man arrested for roaming streets dressed as werewolf
The man was arrested for scaring residents — but some argue he was just avoiding Covid.