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

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.

Maggie’s parents need $25,000 to bring their dog home to New Zealand from Mexico.

Three Queenslanders are being hailed as lifesavers after plucking their mate from the water after he was bitten by a shark.

A 50kg rottweiler has taken on the role of father and protector of three abandoned kittens.

An draft plan outlining a major redevelopment of Hamilton Zoo has finally been revealed after a two-and-a-half year delay - but the $80,00 document may be dumped in favour of a native wild life park with no exotic animals if the new mayor gets his way.

Vocal and destructive are just two of the words that team leader of Birds, Emma uses to describe our red-tailed black cockatoos! In today’s episode of Zoo Tales, find out all about these stunning new additions to our Australian aviary.

The Ark Pet Oasis that opened at New York's JFK airport this week features pick-ups, food and drink, micro-chipping and more.

How many things look good enough to eat but are actually toxic to our pets? Recently in New Zealand, in separate incidents, three

Tens of thousands of angry animal lovers have signed a petition demanding a Sydney market stop selling pets.

Up to 120 whales have beached themselves again in Golden Bay, about 3km from the original stranding, as call for volunteers goes out.

Rescuers who tried to refloat beached whales to return at first light.

A whale rescue expert is critical Department of Conservation crews didn't act sooner in last night's devastating whale stranding.