Auckland Council adopts new rules for dogs on beaches
Rule change allows owners to enjoy public places with their dogs for longer.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromPets & Animals
Council U-turn over rules for dogs on beaches
Dog owners could soon be allowed to walk their pets on beaches for longer.
Bindi Irwin on love and loss
Bindi Irwin reflects on love and loss as she prepares to turn 21.
Rodey's roadie: Cat finds way back to country home after move to town
A much-loved moggy has stunned his owners — old and new — after trekking 5km unaided.
'Consenting hedgehogs' spark police call
Police rushed to respond to reports of a woman screaming in the bush.
'Shut up': Mum loses it over bossy note
The mum launched into a tirade online about her neighbour's 'noisy brats'.
Man faces eviction over emotional support duck
Landlord threatens to evict tenant over pet duck called Primadonna.
'Bleeding everywhere': Unrestrained dogs savage German shepherd
$950 vet bill after three dogs savaged Jerry the German shepherd.
The new enclosures coming to Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo saying goodbye to traditional exhibits like the tiger pit.
Scary even in death: Giant shark washes up on Waihi Beach
The reason for the shark's death is still a mystery.
Dog stolen from 2yo boy turns up home six years later
Cruelly snatched from the 2yo, he thought Fern would never return. Then a miracle happened
Innercity pet owners warned after gin traps catch cats
SPCA Auckland has a warning for cat owners in the Sandringham area.
Stolen dog returned to rightful owner by police
A woman has been in talks with police about the theft of the dog, Milo.
Focus Live Earlier: Gaggle of geese living in Auckland's Western Springs Park face being culled
Focus Live Earlier: Gaggle of geese living in Auckland's Western Springs Park face being culled
Vet's salt lamp warning after Kiwi woman's cat nearly dies
Sodium poisoning in pets can cause tremors, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea and comas.
Couple spend $37K cloning beloved dead cat
Devastated by the loss of their 18-year-old cat Cinnabun, they tried to immortalise her.
Should classroom pets be banned?
Animal activists claim the classroom is "not suitable" but schools defend the benefits.
Medium takes $150, then says sausage dog is dead
Cooper the dachshund is still missing - have you seen a small sausage dog roaming lost?
New home for loyal dog that waited by owner's deathbed
Moose, a 3-year-old Labrador mix, finally finds a home after his owner's death.
$2000 reward after celebrity sausage dog goes missing
Have you seen sausage dog Cooper who panicked and ran away during an evening thunderstorm?
Puppy dumped with favourite chair to trick him into thinking cruel owners would return
"Shame on you for doing this to this puppy ... one day karma will meet up with you."
Spate of cat shootings have residents on edge
Police believe there a link to three shootings in the area.
'Amazing': Scientists capture historic video of a giant squid
And with days to go until the end of the two-week expedition, a giant squid took the bait.
The cat came back two years later: 'One of the best rescues ever'
Donna gave up hope of seeing Prime again. Then a stranger's phone call reunited the pair.
Hero dog back home from pound after escaping injury in horrific crash
Pat has been chowing down on dog rolls and giving "lots of cuddles" after his ordeal.
Does Fluffy really want to be an adventure cat?
New York Times: With a leash cats can safely explore outdoors. But do they really want to?
Tenant's bizarre spat with landlord
Vayne Myers was forced to take legal action to keep his home and his "flat-mate".
Watch: Seals taught to bark theme tune from Star Wars
Might arguably be considered barking, but scientists claim to have taught seals to 'sing'.
Rhino poachers die in high-speed flee
Rhino poachers in Zimbabwe were killed in a collision with a goat.
Horror crash: Hurt driver's dog kept her warm for 3 days
Kerry Jordan's dog kept her warm and barked to attract the attention of her rescuers.
Starving lost polar bear stranded in Russian city
The polar bear will either be moved back to its natural habitat or moved to a Russian zoo.
US baby bear killed after becoming accustomed to humans
A baby bear was killed by wildlife officials after the animal became too used to humans.
The eyes have it: How dogs tug at our hearts
Scientists think they know why canny canines can make us go 'Awwwww'.