This giant beast clearly doesn't mind being the third wheel.

Due to their distinctive call, ruru, New Zealand’s nocturnal owl, are more often heard than seen! In this week’s Zoo Tales, meet Rhu, one of the ruru (morepork) that call Auckland Zoo home.

Nancy Rose builds tiny sets to attract squirrels for photo-shoots.

Boutiques and sushi stores are no place for canines, argues the Newstalk ZB host.

Sky the Siberian Husky found herself buried in an enormous pile of autumn leaves.

Six three-week-old kittens were found dumped and the SPCA is calling for witnesses.

The truth about whether or not this common recommendation for jellyfish stings works.

Sam and his porcine pal Chester have formed an unbreakable bond.

The family of a missing dog fear it may have been stolen from their Mangere home.

Ectotherm keeper Mike introduces our Grand and Otago skinks.

This Pomeranian pup has certainly found her prince charming.

A horse is a horse of course - except when it's not.

Worms - ghastly parasites that live inside our pets.

COMMENT: Those who pick up dog leavings are simply the best of us, writes Matt Heath.

Dogs of all breeds had a whale of a time swimming at pools in Herne Bay today.

Brent Atwater talks to dead pets to reveal their owners' most embarrassing secrets.

Two protected dolphins are found dead and now the hunt is on to find out who killed them.

Is April the Giraffe actually pregnant, or have we all been fooled by an elaborate prank?

An ex NZ Herald Focus cameraman is at the centre of a daring and dangerous animal rescue in the war stricken city of Mosul.

The chick from Moehau successfully arrived with a little bit of last-minute help.

Most sat and stared blankly at the obstacles or hid in the cat tunnel.

Don't say the animal has gone 'to sleep' - know how to share the news of a pet dying.

Toilet-training cats is surprisingly possible and the benefits are great.

53kg rottweiler Bear farewells an abandoned kitten.

It’s a well-known fact that cats LOVE to sleep – and our big cats are no different. In today’s Zoo Tales, find out how our Carnivore keepers find ways to keep our pride of female lions mentally and physically active!

Massey University vet students have revealed a very cheeky fundraising venture.

Your vacuum cleaner is your best friend... Vacuuming is one of the best ways to clear the air in your home and get rid of any excess

New research in New Zealand has shown what dogs and their ancestors have known for thousands of years.

A chimpanzee has been filmed using tools to apparently clean the corpse of another chimp.

A new charitable trust aims to encourage empty nesters to adopt a dog with a creative media campaign