The pit bull cross which "saved" a boy whose mother allegedly tried to drown him has been spared.

Think you're pretty good at taking selfies? These pets have their selfie game down-'pat' and will make you think again.

Funding for a Dunedin penguin hospital that's saved 6 per cent of the nation's yellow-eyed-penguin population is set to run out this month.

After five months on the run, Henry the rooster has been caught - thanks to a honeytrap.

Simon the ginger cat has defied the odds with leaps and bounds and scales stairs despite losing two legs.

Footage of a flock of turkeys walking in perfect circles around a dead cat has sent the internet into a spin.

Closure for father almost three years after his 4-year-old son was viciously mauled by the family dog.

Tourists often find themselves in precarious situations with wild animals. Here are some of the best moments caught on camera.

Named after their whistling call, whio are beautiful and charismatic ducks! In today's Zoo Tales find out how Auckland Zoo is working with DOC and Genesis Energy to ensure whio are in our future forever.

COMMENT: Rachel Smalley discusses whether we need to strike a balance between marine and human life and the environment.

A 94-year-old Kerikeri man is recovering in hospital after trying to defend his pet from an attack by two unrestrained pitbull terriers.

A crowd funding page has been set up to raise a reward, after a brutal horse death in Burwood.

Images in the media of chubby cats and well-rounded dogs may be skewing pet-owners' ideas of what a healthy animal should look like

These days, there's an app for pretty much everything - and, whether for practicality or play, there's something for every whim of animal lovers and pet owners alike.

COMMENT: While those who oppose 1080 will say it's indiscriminate, what's the alternative, asks Rachel Smalley.

Days after an animal skin discovery on an Auckland beach, a carcass adds to the intrigue.

Forget the musical Cats, here's a genuine cat show where the feline stars are centre stage if they want

A Wellington woman who left millions of dollars to the SPCA in her will was honoured today when a new $4million animal centre was renamed after her.

Police and Auckland Council have been told about the discovery of the freshly skinned dog flesh.

Breeding colony of 2000 seals north of Kaikoura at risk as part of SH1 rebuild.

Tisa the giraffe died after complications followed a health check.

Orca put on a graceful show in Raglan.

With their serpent-like necks and round unusual eyes, there’s just something about seeing our snake-necked turtles swimming around that is mesmerising! In this week’s Zoo Tales episode, ectotherm keeper Seth tells us about these long-lived and long-necked turtles.

Among the litany of feline stars, on the slate-grey platforms of Huddersfield train station, a new panjandrum emerged: Felix.

NOT HAPPY: Maureen Goodall (left), her son Doug Goodall, and friend Dennis Hopkins are concerned about the amount of dogs roaming

Police have begun a high-steaks competition, asking social media users to caption a photo of cows munching on a slightly different type of grass.

Cats aren't like any other pet: they're intellectual, fussy and demanding animals whose love can make owners feel like a million bucks

When a horse walked into the Outram Hotel bar yesterday, the barman didn't ask, "Why the long face?"

Living the dog's life just got a whole lot cooler with a doggie playground complete with a swing bridge, see-saws and tunnels taking shape at the SPCA.

A Mexico-based Kiwi and his wife are on a mission to find the $25,000 needed to bring their new family member back to New Zealand.