Cam Hart: 'Merlin looks the one to beat.'

Okoia cat Jinx returned home with a bullet wound that broke his femur.

A fundraiser has been launched to help cover the kitten's medical bills.

Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.

Authorities urge residents to keep their doors and windows locked.

Reporter Francis is at Dive Tatapouri where the stingrays have come out to play! Get up close with these friendly fishes and learn what to do if they turn up on your next swim.

She became a viral sensation in September. Now she's weighed in on the US election.

The seizure – and euthanasia – of Peanut sparked outrage from fans.

The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.

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A year after flying home for second behind Pride Of Jenni, Atishu returned to Flemington.

Some pets were rescued from the late-night fire.

Animal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.

'She’s gaining confidence. We believe she’ll be competitive.'

Pantani, trained by David Butcher, is off a 10m handicap and could be the one to beat.

Roger James confident as Orchestral aims for Empire Rose Stakes win at Derby Day.

Some cat owners say ‘providing for the cat’ increases their feelings of enjoyment.

Co-trainer Bergerson confident after training adjustments for Captured By Love's start.

Auckland Council plans to limit the number of dogs walked by a person at one time.

The man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after rottweiler Indy rushed the riders.

Giulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.

Lonely male bottlenose believed to be responsible for multiple incidents in Japan.

Burma the elephant receives an early birthday enrichment treat in the form of a very large ‘birthday cake’ - of the size, style, ingredients and taste befitting an elephant.

The Department of Conservation is using the latest technology to fight predators.

She sent an innocent photo to her mum. Minutes later she was dead.

The smaller seal reminded Char Tawera of a famous visitor to Gisborne over 20 years ago.

A seal lazily floating down Waimata River reminded Char Tawera of the (much larger) elephant seal Homer who famously visited Gisborne more than two decades ago. Video / Char Tawera

Keep their tails wagging happily with these five tips backed by science.

Herald readers share their views.

The Mark Walker-trained filly has continued her stunning run of form.