True friend: Obamas' dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies
News of Bo's death was shared by Obama and his wife Michelle on Instagram on social media.
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'The right thing to do': $10k spent returning dead turtle to Canterbury
DoC and Te Papa returned the 350kg honu, washed up in Banks Peninsula, to Canterbury hapū.
Snake catcher's wild find in family's roof
'Snakes in roof great as they eat all the rodents. Who doesn't love free pest control?'
Paw-some! Pet owners reunited with cats and dogs after months apart
After a charter flight and quarantine, the pets can enjoy their former and new homes.
Savage note left for 'idiot' dog owners who ruin 9yo's walks
Warning message stapled to a signpost has gone viral as it warned dog owners to clean up.
Former Auckland Zoo vet says moving elephants is about money
Auckland Zoo insists moving the elephants is about their welfare, not money.
Long paws nearly over: Pets reunited with owners after 12 months apart
Covid-19 separated pets from their families, but for 36 owners the wait is nearly over.
Watch: 'Massive' octopus legs it across popular Aussie beach
"It absolutely was crazy, I couldn't believe it," beach-goer says after amazing encounter.
Owner of horse named Isis flagged as potential terrorist
Security grilling after making a $960 payment with the reference 'funds for Isis'.
Baby mammoths were meals for these sabre-tooth cats
New York Times: The predatory felines would snatch mammoths from their herds.
Whiskas among big-brand pet foods hit by global shipping issues
'We're doing everything we can to boost supply in-store.'
Hefty fine for company behind chemical spill that killed hundreds of fish
Regional council estimated up to 1000 fish died along 6km stretch of Mt Somers waterway.
Mass chicken deaths referred to Crown lawyers
Death of nearly 200,000 animals referred to Crown Solicitor for any possible prosecution.
Watch: Pit Bull saves owner's life after heroic act
'Without his help the patient might have never been found.'
Catching eels in Lake Wānaka to save them
Catching eels in Lake Wānaka to save them. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / ODT
Swimmer comes face-to-face with orcas in Mount Maunganui
Swimmer comes face-to-face with orcas in Mount Maunganui. Video / Supplied
Toddler badly injured in dingo attack in Australia
The toddler was saved after neighbours heard the attack taking place.
Premium: Feral cat finding dog Milo to retire soon
After eight years of hunting feral cats in the bush, Milo the conservation dog is retiring this month. Video / Michael Craig
Baaad goat: Billy the goat arrested for attempted burglary
A goat in America was caught by police in a house. But it wasn't his owner's house.
Brain disease makes black bears more 'dog-like' and friendly to humans
Scientists believe a virus may be the cause.
Great white spotted off Hawke's Bay
Great white shark spotted off Hawke’s Bay coast. Video / Jonathan Joe
Name and meet baby penguin at Kelly Tarlton's
The 6-week-old chick was born to Loaf and Solo on Valentine's Day and is growing fast.
Memories of shark attack still vivid
"Like it was yesterday" 50 years on from shark attack the memories are still vivid. Video / Craig Baxter
Four baby Galapagos tortoises born at Auckland Zoo
The endangered tortoises can live up to 300 years.
Rebel Wilson injured in bike accident
The actress collided with an unleashed dog when she was on her bike.
The Queen reveals the names of her new pups
The Queen recently welcomed two new additions to the royal family.
In Kabul's streets, dogs rule the night
New York Times: Few places in the world have to deal with crime, dog packs and bombs.
Watch: Thousands of wolf spiders flee Aussie floodwaters
'I looked at my neighbour's fence and almost had a heart attack.'
A good boy again: Biden's dog Major returning to the White House
Major breaking news: Joe Biden's wayward pup is no longer in the doghouse.
Up close with a sun bear - zoo launches new experience
The close-up experience is the latest being rolled out by Wellington Zoo.
Wellington Zoo launches new behind the scenes sun bear experience
Wellington Zoo launches new behind the scenes sun bear experience.
Roving with Rover: Campervan holidays with your dog
A campervan holiday is a real crowd-pleaser for all the whānau - dogs included.
Look at me: 'Hot pigeon' steals hearts of social media users
Your regular pigeon may be the rat of the sky but not this fly boy.