Horrific video of a kitten being stoned in New Zealand has emerged online.

A diver is counting his blessings after a near-collision with a massive shark.

According to a survey by the Real Petfood Company...

The lack of sea ice is continuously making it more and more difficult for polar bears to find food.

Kiara the lioness pounced on the man and lavished him with cuddles as the pair reunited.

This is the shocking moment a cannibal crocodile was caught on camera making a meal out of its own kind in a notorious Australia river. / Caters TV

Operation Nest Egg has been a resounding success.

Man faces animal cruelty charges as home was soiled with animal faeces and urine.

Dramatic footage of puppies rescued from the brink of death has gone viral.

A local man who had helped hand-rear the ducklings called the incident "savage".

Tips for visiting Malaysian Borneo.

The sub-Antarctic penguin breeding season has waddled off to an egg-cellent start at Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s Auckland, with the birth of fourteen adorable Gentoo chicks. / Supplied by Kelly Tarltons

Senior vet at Wellington Zoo’s 'The Nest Te Kohanga' Baukje Lenting talks about how to know when a young bird needs care.

The dapper duck was enjoying his usual ale when the dog decided enough was enough.

Cats come in all shapes and sizes - but some are unique.

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They're called "man's best friend" for a reason. And this video shows why.

Dog's exchange bow-wow-vows to raise funds for SPCA. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Giant stick insects are just one of the latest additions to Otago Museum's $2.5million revamp. Credit: Otago Daily Times

A heartbreaking scene in Blue Planet is prompting viewers to ditch plastic bags.

Deciding to adopt a pet doesn't have to be a choice between a cat or dog?

Donors don't support species in greater need for conservation - but those rated "cuter".

More than half of horse riders marching said they'd had a near-miss - or even been hit.

A pet dog can make your life not only happier, but longer. Here's the science behind it.

Dog spent month wandering around terminal hoping to be reunited with her owner.

Wellington's first cat cafe comes with a twist; you can take the cats home with you.

JR has completely changed the life of Gay Henderson after her diagnosis.

Two injuredFiordland Crested Penguins are having treatment at Wellington Zoo’s veterinary hospital The Nest Te Kōhanga. They were rescued and sent up from the West Coast of the South Island. / Supplied by Wellington Zoo

Rabbit numbers on the Moeraki peninsula have skyrocketed and are at "plague" proportions, residents say. Credit: Otago Daily Times

Puppies need exposure to different people so they are not fearful of strangers.