Focus: First Pet Refuge shelter to open to help pets of domestic violence
Pet Refuge founder Julie Chapman raised enough money to build a shelter that will open next year. Video / Michael Craig
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Hero dog digs up baby buried alive
Ping Pong is being hailed as a hero after his owner saw him scratching in the dirt.
Firefighter's heartwarming act for dog after fatal crash
The pooch, named Lucky, was travelling with his owner when another vehicle lost control.
Canine love triangle has its culmination in court
Custody battle over plucky Chihuahua pup has reached resolution in Dunedin District Court.
World mourns as internet sensation Grumpy Cat dies
The cat had more than 8.5 million followers on Facebook.
Holiday nightmare: Lion rips off toddler's scalp at animal farm
A girl is in a critical condition after a lioness reached through a fence and clawed her.
Dog attack on nurse has fractured family
The attack was human error and Smokey doesn't deserve to pay the price, her owner says.
Brian the balancing seagull goes the extra mile for chips in Napier
"It wasn't a funny mating ritual — it was jealousy over the chips."
Vegans storm restaurant in brutal exchange with customers
Vegan group that took dead piglet into McDonald's confront restaurant-goers.
'Catastrophe averted': Cat of Wellington temporarily detained by police
The feline was released without charge and instead let go with a warning.
French sheep join country school's class action
15 sheep have been enrolled at a primary school to save classes threatened with closure.
Lost dog survives year in Old Man Range
Ben the huntaway was malnourished but hugely pleased to be back with people.
Napier hit-and-run leaves Archie the dog homeless, needing surgery
The SPCA is reaching out to members of the public who might be able to help Archie.
Kerre McIvor: Let children see animals die
COMMENT: Children and parents need to know what it takes to put food on the table.
Pod of dolphins 'not bothered' by confident Auckland swimmers who 'engaged' them
Seven "playful" dolphins frolicked in the water at Murrays Bay with three swimmers today.
Killer Whales Attack Gray Whale
5 transient Killer Whales attack and kill a Gray whale from start to finish. / Monterey Bay Whale Watch/gowhales.com
Woman arrested after dumping puppies
'The Good Samaritan played a major role in saving theses puppies' lives.'
Local Focus: Bats found hanging around the back of Rotorua Pak'nSave
Site becomes third confirmed NZ urban bat location. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Study Penguin colony hit hard by melting sea ice
World's second largest colony's "catastrophic" breeding failure linked to melting sea ice.
Viral selfie a pic for park's family photo album
As gorillas arrive in the sanctuary at a young age, they learn from their caretakers.
Maggot-infested birds and eels dumped in Auckland Council office
Bags of maggot-infested birds and eels dumped at Auckland Council. WARNING: Distressing
Watch: 'Disrespectful' - Tourists ignore warning signs, harass wild seals
Group, including children, were "posing for photos, crouching down to get closer".
Polar bear drifted more than 644km away from home on ice floe
The polar bear was returned to the Russian Arctic.
The gorilla selfies! Anti-poacher's incredible images go viral
Photogenic mountain gorillas pose for a selfie in the Congo.
Tiger attack sends keeper to hospital, zoo says 'nothing will happen to tiger'
'Nothing will happen to the tiger, he is a wild animal and was acting on instinct"
What happens when you hate your dog?
All Emma Read had ever wanted was a puppy - but he turned into a nightmare.
Funding needed to keep bird recovery centre alive after loss of sponsor
The centre is looking for more sponsors to keep it running.
Random cat sneaks into house, cuddles Kiwi man recovering from surgery
'Dad is recovering from an op. Mum left door slightly ajar. My parents don't have a cat.'
Rachel Stewart: Dignified death of a feisty farm cat
COMMENT: This isn't really a column about my dead cat, though it might appear that way.
Stranger's threatening letter about dog sent to 'sick twisted' tenant
Aussie apartment tenants have been left disturbed after a graphic letter was sent to them.
Woman with 64 dead cats, 43 live ones sentenced
A 400-pound pig and other animals were also found on her property.
Nanogirl: Your cat is deliberately ignoring you
Compared to dogs, research on cats and cat behaviour is light.
Barking mad: Council seeks to woo dog owners with nicer letters
Auckland Council hopes nicer letters will get more dog owners to pay their fines on time.