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

Army personnel dig a trench to the sea in a bid to help rescue a stricken Orca on a Marlborough beach. Twitter / @NZarmy

A cow chases a trailer while calves are being taken away. SAFE says cows are distressed when they’re separated from their children just like a human mother would be. / Supplied by SAFE

Trixie the dog has been mauled by a Rottweiler while walking off leash last Thursday, her owner urges for more watchful dog owners. Source - Supplied

It's been a tough month for pets in politics.

Dozens of people, including the army, were involved in the operation.

Paddles' Twitter account has sent out one last, poignant tweet.

An orca whale is stranded at Marfells Beach in Marlborough

A diver whose dad was savaged to death in a shark attack encountered eight of the animals in a feeding frenzy around a whale carcass. / Caters News

Create some high fashion for your family pet.

A little girl has been reunited with her puppy after it was stolen during a burglary.

SPCA seeking good homes for great kittens and cats. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Only 1 in 10 households now have a pet goldfish.

COMMENT: Most are feeling for the Prime Minister and then Gareth puts the boot in.

The fur seal pups were born in the aftermath of the Kaikoura quake.

They are popular tourist spots, but experts say you should stay away from this trend.

Seal pups frolic in nursery pool ahead of the 1st anniversary of the Kaikoura earthquake. Credit: NCTIR

Well-known cat hater Gareth Morgan doesn't hold back after PM's moggie is run over.

The duck was found alive but in extreme pain from fireworks-related injuries.

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While most of the country was glued to the New Zealand election last month..

They're popular tourist spots in Asia but experts warn you should stay away from trend.