'Crying with laughter': Two very different wildlife photo awards go head to head
From the sublime to the ridiculous, these photos couldn't be more different.
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Westies banded together to rescue neighbours and their animals trapped by floods.
Boat-sinking Arctic walrus given floating couch
Welsh and Irish tourism adopt lost, boat-sinking Arctic walrus.
Family violence survivors urged to use pet shelter in lockdown
The shelter is taking in animals under Covid-19 restrictions as an essential service.
Where to stay and go play on a dog-friendly escape
Every dog has its day... and that day is 26 August.
Primal love: Woman banned from zoo over 'affair' with chimp
The chimp's relationship with the woman has come under scrutiny.
Caught in the act: Bear filmed stealing package
When her security system alerted her to a visitor, it was not what she expected.
'Totally surprising and rather horrifying': Giant tortoises eat baby birds
New York Times: Scientists caught the hulking reptile stalking and killing a chick.
Six dog attacks reported in Whanganui over four days
Dog attacks in Whanganui prompt a call for better control by owners.
A safe haven for abused pets opens in Auckland
Pets will be temporarily housed at the shelter while owners leaving abuse relocate.
China's wandering elephants may finally be heading home
An elephant herd making a journey into southwest China appears to be heading home.
You've got to be kidding: Goats storm Napier doctors
There was no kidding around when the pair ended up at a medical centre.
William and Kate release sweet new photo of Princess Charlotte
The 6-year-old princess appears to share her father's love for conservation.
Kiwi alpaca Geronimo on death row in UK after Boris Johnson refuses to save it
Tens of thousands pleaded to save Geronimo's life after he tested positive for bovine TB.
Feeding your dog vegetables could cause heart problems
That 'grain-free' kibble may not be as good for your dog as you may think.
Tricky moove: Cow craned to safety after bizarre farm accident
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's a cow on the mooove.
The Queen launches dog biscuit line with royal flavour
Queen Elizabeth's Game Bones come in a paper bag with a royal seal.
Zoo parrots separated after encouraging each other to swear at visitors
Does Polly want a cracker? Not this time. Instead, the parrots want visitors to 'f*** off'
'Stupid': Tourist charged over bear video
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Carole Baskin thinks Joe Exotic should get early release if he snitches
Joe Exotic is serving a big sentence but Carole Baskin supports him getting out earlier.
Watch: 'Pest control' man allegedly shoots pet cat dead in front of distraught owner
A Taumarunui local is fighting for justice after gun is aimed at his beloved pet.
Friends rally around tireless animal rescuer who lost home and cats in fire
Some of the cats being cared for at the property are still unaccounted for.
Cats killed in fire: Firefighters seen with scratches on their arms
At least 11 cats have died in a house fire in Golflands, East Auckland.
Snow leopard tests positive for Covid-19
Ramil has a cough and a runny nose — and no one knows how he got the virus.
'Toa passed quickly, surrounded by love': Sunrise marae burial for baby Orca
Toa died surrounded by love, DoC says.
Fine weather opens window to find baby orca Toa's pod
DoC says the orca calf has reacted well to being back in the sea.
Woman's heartbreaking explanation for leaving dog in car
Angry letter accusing a woman of being a bad dog owner leaves her rattled.
Baby orca Toa: DoC has 'contingency plans for all scenarios'
Dr Ingrid Visser says they won't euthanase Toa if he remains healthy.
Gone rogue: NZ celebrity animals whose wild antics have gripped the nation
'This is one of the funniest things I've ever seen. You're being shagged by a rare parrot'
Matt Heath: Our complex relationship with animals
Gen Xers are a powerful and sexy generation. We are ruthless and cynical.
'Nightmare scenario': Potentially untreatable superbug being passed from dogs to humans
Antimicrobial resistance is forecast to kill 10 million a year by 2050 if left unchecked.
The real-life shark horror story that paved the way for Jaws
ANALYSIS: In July 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in shark-infested waters.
World's tallest horse, Big Jake, dies in Wisconsin
The 20-year-old Belgian named Big Jake lived on Smokey Hollow Farm in Poynette.
Horror in the U-bend: Man bitten on genitals by Austrian toilet snake
He was doing his business when he "felt a nip in the genital area".