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Loyal dog guards body of dead owner for weeks over Xmas
Severely dehydrated dog rescued lying alongside body of owner who had died weeks before.

My Rescue Pet: Bob and Todd
Dumped in a plastic bag and left to die, bunny pair now footloose and fancy free.

Strangers lend $13,500 for Roxy's surgery
Couple lend $13,500 to stranger to save injured dog's life after hit by van.

Watch: NZ teen films dolphins, 'it was amazing'
The Kerkhof family were out fishing when they came across a pod of about 20 bottlenoses.

Family watches in amazement as dolphins jump out of water
A family watches in amazement as bottlenose dolphins start jumping out of water. Supplied by Josiah Kerkhof

Popeye the pocket rocket
Having a eye removed and tail amputated couldn't dampen this cats spirits

Revealed: Auckland's top dog names and breeds for 2017
Labradors are the most popular dog in Auckland; Bella and Charlie the most popular names.

Dog rescued from steep cliff in Dunedin
Eva De Pelsemaeker is reunited with her adventurous huntaway Bowie after a rabbit led him over a cliff in Dunedin. Credit: Gregor Richardson

Kiwi hit by car, unable to walk
A kiwi recently released into the wild was seriously injured after being hit by a car.

Jazz the SPCA office puppy
Jazz spends her days in the SPCA office seeking attention 24/7.

How much Kiwis spend on their pets
The businesses cashing in on increased spending within the pet industry.

The dog that had to be a part of the family
Henrietta - the dog who filled a 15-year-long void in a family's life.

Roxy the unwanted Jack Russell
Found wondering the streets, Roxy has filled the void in a couples life

Fourth time lucky for Roger
Roger the Persian cat finally found a home after four attempts

New babies at Wellington Zoo causing a stir
There's babies all around at Wellington Zoo this summer.

What a purr-formance - Kiwi cat video goes viral
Cat wrapped in Christmas gift-wrapping paper goes viral worldwide

Neighbours' smelly cat saga ends in court
An Auckland woman's cats disrupted neighbours' sleep and forced them to flee their homes.

Mistletoe the wobbly kitten
Mistletoe is an uncoordinated, deaf, healthy and happy cat who lives an ordinary life.

Cambridge Stud's foal watcher: meet the woman who helps birth the country's future race horses
Lisa Roach is on foal watch at Cambridge Stud: working through the night to help mares give birth at the Waikato nursery. Photos: Alan Gibson

Kiwi chicks born on Chrismas Day
Two Kiwi chicks were born at Rainbow Springs on Christmas Day

Couple have 39 rescue animals in wedding party
The dogs and the goats were among the guests at couple's wedding.

Five animals who make great therapy pets
For decades, animals have been used to help people cope with stress...

Lake Ellesmere turns toxic
An algal bloom has fouled the water in Te Waihoura (Lake Ellesmere).

The vet saving zoo animals from war zones
This vet risks his life to rescue animals from the worst zoos in the world.

'How my dog taught me to be a real man'
For 45 years he hated dogs, but it was love at first sight when Grant met Ziggy.

Visiting the Amazon? Don't do this
You might want to look at the controversy over wildlife selfies before choosing tours.

Mauled to death by dogs: Sheriff describes horrific scene
Many suspected that someone else killed her and doubted that the dogs were responsible.