The Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted wearing a hat made of baby alpaca fur. Here's the quirky reason why her choice in head wear is an ethical one.

Strolls around St Bathans won't be the same after the loss of its canine tour guide.

As the Arctic warms faster than any other place on the planet, there is only one sure way to save polar bears from extinction: decisive action on climate change.

Australia Zoo made a joke on its Facebook page after a second woman in a week was bitten by a wild snake at the venue.

Footage of a kind farmer rescuing a sparrow in a spot of bother has gone viral.

Inseparable since the horse's birth, these incredible images show the animal's heartbreak over the death of his owner.

The disappearance of a ginger tom cat from a North Shore cattery has the cattery's owner puzzled and the family distraught.

Maybe you're looking for a reason to get a Twitter account or maybe you're already a regular tweeter. If you're either of those things

In Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, you can find one quarter of the world's seabird species - and around 20 per cent of its whale and dolphin species.

This pair of oystercatchers have set up their nest right in the middle of Mount Maunganui's main surf beach - during the busiest time of the year. Despite being visited by hundreds (maybe even thousands) of holiday-makers, they have hatched two chicks. But they have a long road ahead as they could be trampled by beach-goers or killed by roaming dogs. Source: Kimbirdley

A little blue penguin was spotted in central Christchurch today after making its way up the Avon River.

Bieber has already ditched his pet monkey, a hamster and a snake. Now he's given up his new puppy who needs an $11,300 operation.

A woman barricaded herself in a hallway while a rampaging possum wreaked havoc in her home.

Two people have been attacked hurt by animals in two separate incidents in Northland this afternoon. St John attended the incidents

A wild lizard headed to the beach for a sip of water from a kind human's bottle.

A Gisborne family have made a plea for the return of their stolen husky.

Source: Facebook / Mundoo Island Station

A young fisher who caused a stir after reeling in and releasing a bronze whaler shark in the Coromandel said he was "helping the species".

Disturbing images of a massive python strangling and consuming a wallaby whole have emerged. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES

Those visiting Aussie beaches this summer better be careful as tiny, invisible and deadly jellyfish are on a southern invasion.

In a rare occurrence, twin giraffes were born at Auckland Zoo, though sadly one calf had to be put down. According to Auckland Zoo, only about 30 cases of giraffe twins have been reported worldwide. Here is 7-year-old giraffe mum Kiraka with her new female calf.

Footage of a deadly brown snake eating a carpet python in Australia has proved popular internet viewing.

The rare birth of twin giraffes at Auckland Zoo came with a bittersweet blow after one calf had to be put down.

From getting their heads stuck in strange places to getting tangled in lingerie, owners have shared dog fails that are bound to make you laugh out loud.

This week, the Herald takes a look at Kiwis who are dedicated to helping our animals. Today Jamie Morton talks to Project Jonah's Daren Glover.

Last year 60,000 animals, including severely abused dogs and kittens with extra toes, made their way through the doors of the SPCA's

A raccoon that was trapped in a drain pipe under a parking lot was rescued after almost 20 hours only to collapse and die the following morning.

Long before the internet went crazy for cats, writers throughout history wrote our feline friends into their stories - using their

When an Invercargill teen was told she couldn't have a horse, she took matters into her own hands.

Feel dogged by news of the Kardashians this year? We've got another one for you.