A statement said it realised there was "a need for population control of some species".

Suspicious noises and behaviour led customs officials to the man's carry-on bag.

The potential courtship ended in tragedy.

Kittens are being cared for by imprisoned women as part of their rehabilitation.

"She came home and hid under the bed...I could see a hole in her back leg."

Growing weaker by the hour, Cosmo was saved when locals came to the rescue.

Pests, pork or pets? Tensions rise over pig politics on Great Barrier Island.

Inmate says he has never had anybody to look after before.

"Eastern District claw enforcement officers are still trying to establish a motive."

Police have been notified about the incident and are making enquiries.

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"This is how tourists become statistics," one person commented.

Chinese geneticists have been criticised after cloning five monkeys to be mentally ill.

A fight between two native NZ species separated for centuries has surprised researchers.

"It's no different to when you'd walk past a Peking duck hanging in a shop window."

Jenny Li made public plea for her dog to be returned after brazen dognapping

Sniffer dog has $48k bounty placed on head by criminals because he's so good at his job.

Boo the Pomeranian has passed away, leaving his family devastated.

Resident says he was "shocked" to see jet skiers chasing the pod of dolphins.

Hens would ingest lead from soil in a backyard by pecking at the ground or eating bugs.

Nearly one third of the female elephants born since the war have lost their tusks.

Momoa has been snapped soaking in the sun at the Whakatāne Yacht Club.

A homeowner spotted a snake in their swimming pool - then this happened.

No movie this year will make you cry as much as Pick Of The Litter.

Auckland Zoo vet nurse on hand to deal with animal aches and pains.

It's a New Year's baby story with a twist - or more like a long beak, to be precise.

Bailey was no ordinary cat.

Woman who was repeatedly sexually harassed at her workplace was saved by an unlikely hero.

Police dog Caesar has passed the bite test and been cleared for work back on the beat.

Cat advocates say there's options available to people who no longer want their pets.