AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromPets & Animals
A woman saved a goat in Auckland traffic. Her bike got stolen as she did it.
She saved a frightened goat from being roadkill. As a thank you, her bike was stolen.
Concerns about noise and safety at new Pet Refuge
$300k has been raised for a Pet Refuge in Auckland - but the neighbours aren't happy.
Roaming dog bites teen, mauls pet in Napier
Teen injured and small dog mauled in alleged attacks by a large dog in suburban Napier.
The gifts our dying dog gave to my sons
My sons learned patience, acceptance, love and grief. I've never been sadder or prouder.
Terrifying ordeal: Couple open up about dingo attack on toddler
Toddler suffered multiple puncture wounds to the neck and skull in the attack.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Laurence Gordon, MNZM
He has no degree, is often critical of DoC, and has learnt on the job ... now he's a MNZM.
Reggie the rescue dog saves fellow pup in dramatic cave fall
Emergency crew and famous "flying" rescue dog help Mark Vette find trapped pup.
What happens when a dog finally catches its tail?
In a viral tweet, a Twitter user shared a video of his dog Max finally peaking at life.
Focus: Dr Jane Goodall's message for Kiwi kids
World-renowned primatologist Dr Jane Goodall speaks to NZ Herald about conservation, what gives her hope and a message for young climate change protestors. Video / Chris Tarpey
Cow 'lashed out', put man in hospital
"It hit him right in the middle of the chest, on the sternum really ... full blast."
Pet owners urged to throw away $5 Kmart dog toy
Pet owners have been warned that a $5 toy sold at Kmart NZ could harm their dogs.
Woman's dog helped detect her cancer three times
Sierra's incredible powers have saved her owner's life three times.
Fitbit for dogs a step closer to understanding your pet
A new fitness tracker for dogs is the latest pet technology to help you help your pet.
Pet Refuge: Donations surge over $100,000
Donations continue to come in for Pet Refuge, a shelter for domestic abuse animals.
No crossing signal for famous Wellington cat
Mittens' fans want something put in place to immortalise him.
Perfectly healthy dog put down to be buried with dead owner
Outrage after a dead woman ordered her healthy dog to be euthanised and buried with her.
Pet Refuge: A childhood of fear - domestic violence survivor recalls animal abuse
A man who survived a violent childhood where his pets were beaten and killed, speaks.
Pet Refuge: More than $87k raised to fit out shelter for animals affected by family violence
NZ's first shelter dedicated to housing pets affected by family violence is being built.
Foals rush in: Complaint over dogs 'attacking' miniature pony not all it seemed
Passerby thought he was witnessing an 'attack' — but it was just horseplay.
Watch: 'Sunbathing' whale heads in towards Hawke's Bay beach to catch some rays
"It was so close, you could have given it a high five."
Cat desex fund gets first approval
Hamilton takes the first step to setting up a $100,000 cat desexing fund
Pet Refuge: Donations pouring in to help animals affected by domestic violence
More than $35,000 collected during auction at official launch of Pet Refuge tonight
SPCA's Ros Alsford talks about some of the Wellington centre's longest-staying residents
SPCA's Ros Alsford talks about some of the Wellington centre's longest-staying residents
Dog tracking app to be rolled out in Hutt
The dog's tag will send a GPS signal when it passes another cellphone with the app.
Baby elephant dies after snapping legs during tourist performance
Dumbo was forced to perform tricks for tourists. It eventually cost him his life.
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
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.