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‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
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‘Hello darling!’: Parrot wins Quote of the Year competition
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Auckland Zoo welcomes 3-day-old male white rhinoceros calf
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Editorial: Winston Peters puts an end to a troubled industry
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Runaway turkey found dead by police after bridge escapade
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Why Campionessa faces a tough challenge at Te Rapa tomorrow
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Auckland woman 'over the moon' after reunion with stolen dog – three years later
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Michael Guerin: The human cost of greyhound racing's unexpected demise
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Blenheim 7-year-old Isla nearly died after a freak accident.
Stoat-busting duo find no sign of rogue visitor on predator-free island
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'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks
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'Slithering up her leg': Melbourne woman's encounter with deadly tiger snake while driving
Australian woman was in a state of shock after the freeway scare.
The 'art' of the kill: Predator control expert shares the secrets to understanding how pests think
'Understanding animal behaviour is significant in trapping pests for better outcomes.'
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Wexford Stables’ Grail Seeker impresses at Taupō trial, eyes Telegraph
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Opinion: From Jack Russells to corgis, what the Royals’ dog choices reveal about them
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'Pizza felony': Pizza Hut shocks with bizarre new topping
'Someone call Gordon Ramsay! This is a culinary crime scene.'
King Charles and Queen Camilla to adopt rescue dog: 'We’re going to get a new one'
Beth, the queen’s Jack Russell Terrier, had to be put to sleep earlier this month.
Investigation ongoing into burglary that left resident seriously injured, dog dead
Three men arrested after an aggravated burglary that injured man, killed dog.
Lucky escape: Owner scrolling social media spots her dog stuck in a poo pond
The power of Facebook - and help from a lasso - saved a dog from a stink situation.
Can Lady Of The Light shine at Alexandra Park after a tough spring?
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'Never be the same': Mum-of-six has skull ripped open in stray dogs attack
The mother says her kids were only 20 or 30 metres away from the daytime mauling.
Couple want dog responsible for death of pet found before it kills again
The loss of their pet has had a profound effect on the couple.
Can these ex-Hollywood chimps find a place among the apes?
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