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The 10 best cat videos on the internet

To celebrate International Cat Day, we round up the most purrrfect cat videos of all time.

Spring arrives early in Auckland's Cornwall Park

Lambs are the newest arrival at Cornwall Park, about a month before spring starts.

Real Housewife slams culling of cow and calf

Anne Batley-Burton says killings senseless because she offered to re-home the animals.

'Mum and pup' fur seals found dead on beach near Christchurch

New Zealand fur seals were protected but not endangered.

Happy ending for dog that was beaten so badly his eye came out

Left for dead after being horribly abused, Jimmy now has a happy life worth barking about.

How old is my pet in dog years or cat years? A veterinarian explains

It may seem like a silly thing to ponder, but knowing your pet's "real" age is important.

Family kitten spends two nights in drain pipe

Owners think kitten slipped down the pipe after wandering around on the roof.

Man loses legs, nose after being licked by pet dog

"That's all he kept saying to the doctors – 'Take what you need but keep me alive.'"

Tall tail: Auckland firefighter's incredible cat rescue

"I was quite surprised to see them," Auckland woman's surprise at cat rescuers.

Focus: Leopard seal visits Te Atatu Peninsula

A visiting Leopard seal entertains the locals at Te Atatu Peninsula. / Video by Michael Craig

Lucy the lamb thinks she's a dog

Lucy the 4-week-old lamb thinks she's a dog. Video supplied / The Adventures of my Staffies and Friends/Fosters

Woman attacked by 80,000 bees

The emergency call in California came in as a bee sting. How wrong they were.

Pets stolen from pet shop: Owner speaks out

Pet shop owner, Keith Thompson appeals to thieves to return stolen animals.

Rhino relocation goes horribly wrong

The eight rhinos were moved to Tsavo East National Park to help protect the species.

Jaguar escapes enclosure at New Orleans zoo

Incident is certain to raise questions about the dangers of caging predators.

Uber driver asks owner to place cat in car boot

An Uber driver asked Phil Welch to place his cat in the car boot for transport.

Auckland man miffed after Uber snubbed sick cat

Planning to bring your cat or dog on an Uber or taxi? You should read this.

Mt Maunganui kids' doggy daycare helps fund girl's treatment

Entrepreneurial siblings set up doggy daycare. Made with funding from NZ On Air.