Guinea pig travels around Auckland stowed in car's bumper before sharp turn ends joy ride.

Capital Kiwi launches 'ambitious' project to return kiwi to Wellington.

The heartbreaking story behind this photo of an 'old boy' left in the dirt.

Lanes were closed as police worked to safely retrieve the canine.

Finn the golden retriever will have a children's book made to commemorate his life.

"That's one happy mum," say police about mother duck's loud quacking following rescue.

Kiwis can now pre-order the collection of adorable NZ police dog photos online.

Kelly Tarlton's has shared how you can spend time with these cute chicks.

Man also alleged to "applied peanut butter, or another food spread" onto his crotch area.

A simple picture of a pet has become the subject of debate after going viral online.

Keepers were surprised to find an unusual amount of capybara pups born at Wellington Zoo.

'If we hadn't have acted within the next 30 seconds, it might have been a different story'

Miley fell eight storeys and broke almost every bone in his body.

Video of Riley throwing toys over wall each morning to get people to play has gone viral.

Deerty Dancing: Rescued after her mother was shot, this deer is one staggering talent.

A good Samaritan made a shocking discovery on his way to work.

Emergency services were originally called by a friend who was performing CPR.

Researchers found that colour could also impact chances of developing serious illness.

Northland surfer Andrew Brough speaks about the moment a great white shark sunk its teeth into his body.

Milestone "special" and "even better that it happened during Save Kiwi Month".

A pod of killer whales have been spotted in the waters of Wellington's Lyall Bay.

Here's where to spot our "clumsy, drunk, gluttonous and glamorous" Bird of the Year.

The dog is suspected to have ingested a 1080 pellet while walking in the Hunua Ranges.

Shocking photos show the injuries Logan suffered, including a 22cm gash to his head.

Baby seal's unexpected visit to Wellington locals. / Keri Simeon

Police said the dog was nearing exhaustion when they saw him.

Watch the heartwarming reunion of Jorge and his owner.

Boaties are asked to look out for Max, who often swims as far as 200m out to sea.

A note attached to the cat's neck read, "Keep your cat locked up or else".

Despite the fact "people keep getting her name wrong", the couple gushed over the new pup.