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.

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.

After six days in dense bush, a beloved family pet has come home.

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.

'He was a lover of animals, and in particular cats, so it's understandable,' says SPCA.

NZ Rodeo Cowboys Association president Lyal Cocks confirmed the horse had died.

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".