There's no paws for Santa Claws as Auckland's cat cafe opens its doors for Christmas.

A corgi called Monty whose cattle herding instincts landed him in trouble with the council looks destined to suffer the indignity of being forced to wear a muzzle in public.

The newest trend in America's booming half-billion dollar animal supplements market is Cannabidiol.

Feeding your dog a festive treat might seem like a kind thing to do during season for giving - but doing so actually puts your loved one's health at risk.

Cheetahs are among an increasing number of protected species being used for animal research in New Zealand.

A one-day-old kitten found soaking and abandoned on the streets of Auckland has blossomed into New Zealand's most famous tom.

Dog fanatic had to give up her job and sell her designer handbags and jewellery in order to care for her 30 pugs.

Source: Lonely Miaow Association Incorporated

A Russian trawlerman has been sharing images of nightmarish creatures from the depths that have been turning up in his nets.

watch this amazing panda take on a snowman.

Dogs are considered property and have 'no familial rights', a Canadian judge said when rejecting separated couple's application to sort out pets' living arrangements

Our colourful rainbow lorikeets have moved into their walkthrough aviary in the new Strangely Beautiful Australia - watch as zookeeper Deja Rivera introduces us to these noisy and inquisitive birds!

GRAPHIC WARNING: A calf has been brutally shot at least five times and left to die a slow painful death in the South Island.

Missing Morris Myna may be in Mangere Bridge, claiming to be a yoga guru.

Kea are the world's only alpine parrot, one of the most intelligent birds and unique to Aotearoa. Find out more about these creative and noisy parrots.

Meet E.T lookalike Oupa, one of our oldest residents and proud father to 17 baby leopard tortoises at the Zoo!

Keeper Deja, a self-described 'total birdo', introduces us to two extremely adorable musk lorikeet chicks who are due to fledge any day!

Source: Slater Moore Photography. Wildlife photographer Slater Moore posted this amazing encounter, which sees a pod of orca feeding on a sevengill shark, on his Facebook page.

Source: Facebook / Freddy the Great - Great Dane

At birth, Freddy was the runt of his litter, now he is top dog after officially becoming the world's biggest canine.

Zookeeper Dave has worked all over the Zoo from Primates to Pridelands and with our New Zealand birds. Find out why he wants us all to take a stand and not let our rainforests disappear.

Senior zookeeper Christine has been a member of the Auckland Zoo family for over 30 years and is incredibly passionate about primates and the palm oil problem! Learn why it's so important for you to demand labelling of palm oil in the food that you buy.

Eight year old Asian elephant Anjalee has begun her journey to join Burma. Watch Anjalee and team leader of elephants Andrew on their first morning at the elephant quarantine facility in Niue.

Eight year old Asian elephant Anjalee has begun her journey to join Burma. Although her final destination is Auckland Zoo, she is required to complete a 90 day quarantine period on the beautiful island of Niue.

We take it for granted we love our pets and they love us - and hope it's not just cupboard love on their part. While Kiwis are passionate

Anyone who grew up with a family dog knows what a joy it can be. But sometimes it takes a bit of work to make sure your dog is comfortable

Like its Greek mythological namesake, the chimaera - or "ghost shark" - is a mysterious, rarely seen creature with a patchwork of bizarre features.

A personal struggle has inspired a Kiwi to launch NZ's first online directory of funeral providers, including where to find Lego coffins and pet funerals.

This footage shows a shark being eaten alive by a group of killer whales which then passes it to two calves.