Feeding your dog vegetables could cause heart problems
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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
It was a terrifying moment she managed to get on camera. Now she's facing criminal charges
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".
Horse poo alert: Community in stink over city vs country battle
Country dwellers point finger at incoming townies over the vexed issue of horse dung.
Man found guilty of stabbing 16 cats
Steven Bouquet found guilty of "savage" stabbing of 16 cats, which left nine dead.
Obituary: John Palamountain's legacy his life's work
The Whanganui businessman had a passion for land and animals.
Dog poo spray battle: Mum takes on irresponsible owners
Mum takes action after battling against a stinking tide of dog mess.
Robins Return Trailer
A teaser for PNCC's mini-documentary Robins Return. Video / Palmerston North City Council
Monaco Princess undergoing 'multiple procedures' for serious infection
Before contracting an infection she worked with various ambassadors to raise awareness.
Unearthed Steve Irwin letter exposes tragedy of family feud
A letter written by Steve Irwin to his father highlights just how much has changed.
Homing fail: 10,000 pigeons lost during race
Solar storm blamed for 'one of the very worst ever racing days in our history'.
Woman contracts horrific disease from her cat
A 28-year-old suffered for months and nearly lost her vision after the horror injury.
Family's 'huge shock' after their cremated cat returns home
Frankie's family thought he had been run over - until he reappeared days later.
Family's nightmare after trip to beach
A beloved dog nearly died after a seemingly innocent day playing fetch at the beach.
'Pre-Owned Senior Dogs': Pet Rescue group's hysterical post
'Are our dogs slow moving?' asks Vintage Pet Rescue. 'You bet they are!'
Owner sparks debate over decision to euthanise 'pandemic dog'
A journalist has opened up about the 'heartbreaking decision' to euthanise adopted dog.
'Spider apocalypse' hits Victoria after heavy rains, floods
Arachnophobes, you may want to look away now ...