Two birds had to be rushed for emergency treatment after swallowing dumped medication.

The NZ Epilepsy Assist Dogs Trust gets $10,000 from Auckland Airport this Christmas.

Meghan is known for her animal activism, but she's had to make an allowance.

World's only known albino orangutan released into jungle after 20 month rehabilitation.

"No" means "no", lady.

There are fewer monarch butterflies around. Those that are don't appear to be laying eggs.

Pat all the pets!

Three mates were on a fishing trip near Wellington when a pod of orca found them.

A dolphin was seen carrying her dead calf in Coromandel waters this morning.

"Grain-free" pet food is taking over the shelves, but it's health benefits are disputed.

The latest additions to Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's penguin population finally have names.

Māui dolphins are a critically endangered species with less than 100 left.

Episode Three: On today's Viewpoint NZ we're on a mission to find the most festive town in New Zealand and Father Christmas is with us for a live Q&A.

The list shows how travellers can end up in all sorts of unexpected situations.

A group of cute little ducklings saw drivers being stopped by police this morning.

Forest & Bird is calling for the Timaru District Council to change the speed limit.

What are you getting your furry friend this Christmas?

Kelly Tarlton's is giving Herald readers the chance to name their new penguin chicks.

A Burmese cat is lucky to be alive after being shot between the eyes with an air rifle.

Touching image of former president's service dog has been posted.

As well as unusual individuals, entire species of animals can also grow to become giants.

Dog's owner says he's been too ashamed of Jack's actions to speak up about them.

A group of vegans who stormed a steakhouse were shouted down by a stag party.

Zorro the kitten is recovering at the Whangarei SPCA after being thrown and kicked around by a group of children.

DoC has taken for further study a female bronze whaler washed up on the North Shore .

Cats need to eat meat in order to thrive, animal nutritionists have warned.

Lily was not eating or behaving normally, so owner Destiny Singer rushed her to the vet.

Auckland Zoo has farewelled one of its treasured Sumatran tigers, the "magnificent" Molek.

A call to celebrate felines on the farms attracts some fur-ocious photographs.

The brutal truth: What happened to David the chimp when the cameras left?