Traumatised passers-by too late to save pooch who died a "slow, painful death".

Forty native Kakariki were released on Moturua Island. (June 2017) / Supplied by Toby Ricketts

Kiwis saved one bird at a time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tallulah the tortoise's great escape was more of a laborious plod.

She's still recovering three months after the chemicals left her with severe burns.

Dogs' best friends might actually be women.

A jury has awarded a mega bucks victory to the world's most famous sourpuss.

A dozen competitive camels were cut from a high stakes beauty contest in Saudi Arabia.

The latest twist in the spread of the "anti-vax" movement.

Passengers on board Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari were in for a rare natural show on Tuesday when they discovered a whale carcass complete with feeding sharks floating north-east of Waiheke Island. / Footage supplied by AWADS.

Passengers on board a cruise witnessed scavenging sharks feed on a carcass.

The tigers must be slowly and carefully introduced before breeding is even considered.

Bashii the Sumatran tiger displays the Flehmen response to the scent of Senja the female tiger. Credit: Wellington Zoo

A seagull has been rescued by the New Zealand Fire Service at NZME Headquarters in Auckland. Credit: Doug Sherring

'Stacks' of jellyfish sends surfer fleeing the waves.

"All dog breeds have health issues, not just pugs". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New research suggests an ancient answer to a gross yet common canine habit.

Animal behaviourist Mark Vette explains how to help your dog cope now you're back at work.

Stephen Brassett talks about his year walking the country with his two dogs to raise awareness for animal welfare issues.

We all love sharing photos of our new fur babies. But would you go this far?

COMMENT: The auction site's stance is laudable - but it does open a can of worms.

JT was found wandering the streets in January and quickly became an SPCA favourite

Hans was alone and scared when he was found wandering the streets by himself.

TradeMe bans sale of pugs, British bulldogs and French bulldogs.

Wellington zookeepers provide summer enrichment for the animals.

Diver comes within inches of his life after a shark took a "test bite" of his fin.

A brutal daylight dog-snatch has left an owner nursing wounds and a broken heart.

Young, scared and alone. Abigail was found wandering around a stranger's house.

Bangerritos have come under fire for an Instagram post featuring a pig named "Harold".

2017 was a tough year in more ways than one but, thanks to the animal kingdom