The gift that could kill your pets
Not only could your fur babies be at risk, but your children could be in harm's way too.
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The selfie-snapping animals are at it again.
Farmer plagued by rabbits in life - and now in death
'The only good rabbit is a dead one,' says farmer's daughter as bunnies attack his grave.
Dog visits hospital daily waiting for dead owner
"He may be waiting in vain, but the love he feels for his owner is eternal."
Hawkesby: SPCA critics can just naff off
COMMENT: The SPCA shouldn't have to apologise for a campaign to protect animals.
Brighter diagnosis for 'miracle dog' Meg
Meg returned badly injured five weeks after surviving a car crash.
A brighter diagnosis for 'miracle dog' Meg
A 'miracle dog', Meg has had a remarkable survival story and is looking better and is sure to live. Source - Otago Daily Times
Watch: Penguins' habitat destroyed by stormy weather
An entire breeding season of little blue penguin chicks was wiped out by a New Year storm.
Bindi Irwin as you've never seen her before
Bindi Irwin has taken on a new role, unlike any you've ever seen her in before.
Cat shot three times in the face
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Cat needs surgery after bullets lodge in face.
Lost for five weeks after crash, Meg found alive
'She taught me how to walk again; now I'll have to teach her how to walk again': owner
Puppy found with eyes, mouth super-glued shut
Vets have been left in 'disbelief' after coming across puppy in US who faced severe abuse.
Five birds that make great pets
It was truly bird-mania at the end of last year in New Zealand
Neglected dogs: Heartwarming before and after
Owners have shared touching photos of their dogs before and after adoption.
Rare kākāriki feeding caught on camera
Video recordings capture the first wild-raised kākāriki chicks in the Bay of Islands in about 50 years. / Supplied by Project Island Song
Animal abuse cases: The SPCA's list of shame
The SPCA needs donations to address horrific cases of animal abuse in NZ.
Five tips for calming hyper dogs
It was truly bird-mania at the end of last year in New Zealand
Boy's sweet poem for teacher's dog goes viral
When his teacher's dog was put down, this nine-year-old wrote her a sweet poem.
Frodo the rescue dog's incredible transformation
Starving and half blind, life was grim for Frodo. This is his transformation.
Meet Oscar, Coronet Peak’s unofficial mascot
Oscar, Coronet Peak’s unofficial mascot, helps the team with avalanche testing after the Queenstown ski field received almost 15cm of snow at the base building with more higher up as, thanks to cyclone Gita. Source: Coronet Peak
Thomas the bisexual goose laid to rest
Thomas endured the new relationship of Henrietta and Henry with admirable grace.
Scientists create first human-sheep hybrids
World's first human-sheep hybrids pave way cure for diabetes and mass organ transplants.
Top five ugly-cute pets of all time
You may be familiar with the Japanese concept kawaii (the culture of 'cuteness')
Swan spotted on Northern Motorway
NZ Police are trying to clear a swan spotted on the Northern Motorway. Source: NZTA
Greenpeace NZ's 'Janet the Whale' makes debut at Mission Bay
Greenpeace NZ climate campaigner Kate Simcock talks about Janet, the seventeen foot inflatable whale at Mission Bay on Saturday. / Video by Greg Bowker
Trans-Tasman puns: Valentine's Day clash between Kiwi and Oz zoos
What happened when Aussie zoos challenged Kiwis to a punny challenge for Valentine's.
Prince Harry bitten by pony, Meghan laughs
The little pony has a taste for royalty: it nibbled the Queen's posy on another occasion.
Five things you need to know about Cavoodles
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Meet my new cat Gareth Morgan
COMMENT: When an abandoned kitty was found, what could the writer do?
Emotional support hamster flushed down airport toilet
Pebbles the hamster was sent to a watery grave so that her owner could board a flight.
Woman suing airline for having to kill hamster
Why Pebbles the hamster met an untimely death in an airport toilet.
Blanket-obsessed dog Anxiety Girl
Anxiety Girl, aka Roxy, shows off her quirks. / Jeannie Short
Wellington Zoo breeding capybara
Animal care manager Jo Richardson talks about introducing the capybara for breeding.