Councillors discuss closing Auckland dog shelter behind closed doors
Shutting down one shelter will save council $350,00 this year, it says.
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New York Times: Scientists are at odds with activists over Australia's brumby population.
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Abigail Butcher explains why seeing dogs as public property puts the vulnerable at risk.
World's oldest golden retriever turns 20 years old
Happy 20th birthday to Augie, celebrated with carrot cake and doggie play time.
Threats laid against NZ's resident leopard seal Owha
The seal allegedly popped an inflatable dinghy, causing it to sink.
Confessions of a 'cat daddy' and why it's such a turn-off
When Daniel Murray adopted two cats, he was warned about the effect on his love life.
Vet's warning after dog's 'shocking' mishap with new toy
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The return of the platypuses
New York Times: Rescued from Australia's fires, these wild platypuses are returned home.
Clarke Gayford's Māui dolphin dad cardigan
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How genetically modified NZ goats could help fight cancer
Genetically-tweaked goats could aid in the fight against cancer, NZ trial finds.
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The truckie had rescued Papa the kiwi from the jaws of a stoat in Taranaki last year.
Carole Baskin's 'big-money' reality TV deal
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Local Focus: Wildbase Recovery where it's a good day if there's nothing to see
Tuatara and rare birds at rehab centre for animals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Feral chickens 'terrorise' Auckland suburb, able to breed unchecked during lockdown
'Coronavirus let rats and chickens rule our village while we watched from inside'
Drone captures incredible sight of thousands of turtles
Up to 64,000 turtles have been filmed swarming a Queensland island in stunning footage.
Chef reveals menu for the Queen's corgis
Former chef reveals he never expected he'd be dishing up meals for the Queen's dogs.
Incredible images from NZ photographer's life on Galapagos Islands
Tui De Roy stepped foot on the Galapagos the day she turned 2.
Elephant dies after being fed fireworks
A wildlife official said the pregnant wild elephant 'knew she was going to die'.
'Dumped in ditch': Cat owner opens up after contractors toss dead pet
Contractors are under fire after tossing a dead pet in a ditch.
Why a changing climate matters to NZ's blue whales
They've only just been discovered, but NZ's giant blue whales already face climate threat.
Contractor throws family's dead cat in ditch
The company is contracted to dispose of dead animals on Auckland's streets
Monkeys attack lab technician and steal Covid-19 tests
Monkeys can contract Covid-19 and then infect humans in turn, according to scientists.
Bioluminescence spotted in Wellington
Bioluminescence spotted in Wellington harbour this week. Video / Sarah Day
Cold and dehydrated: Turtle found on Takapuna Beach likely from Costa Rica
The injured Black Turtle is being cared for at Auckland Zoo and is in critical condition.
Seagulls littering at Kaitaia McDonald's
Seagulls take part in organised littering at Kaitaia McDonald's. Video / Supplied
Horror find in dog's x-ray sparks warning
Owners concern after dog's visit to the park leads to chilling diagnosis from the vet.
Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's - World Turtle Day 2020
World Turtle Day 2020: Injured turtles get a medical check-up at Kelly Tarlton's. Video / Supplied
Toronto was obeying social distance rules. Then came adorable baby foxes
New York Times: As the city shutdown a family of foxes set up a den in a prime location.
Jono and Ben host new reality TV show for dogs
Jono and Ben's career is going to the dogs - literally.
Police drug dog retires after five years 'serving her country'
Tas started her life as a street mutt, and is now retiring as a top police drug dog.
Car v horse: Driver killed after freak crash in North Island
The horse also died in the crash.
'Watching nature catch her breath' - lockdown boon for Hauraki Gulf
"I don't ever remember a calm day here without that multi-pitched whine of boats."
Focus: Police narcotics and currency detector dog Tas retires after 5 years of service
Focus: Police dog Tas was lucky to escape death row at a Nelson pound, now after 5 years of service as a narcotics and currency detector in the Police Dog Section she is retiring. Video / Mark Mitchell