The husband of the Hamilton Zoo curator who was killed by a tiger last year is said to be unhappy at the support shown for his late wife's family by Hamilton City Council.

How to catch an emu in five easy steps. Step One: Wave an old woollen blanket like a matador’s cape. Step Two: Advance toward the emu, holding the blanket. Step Three: Try to corner it, and pray it doesn’t rip the legs off the poor lady in the summer dress and sandals, bravely waving her bare arms around. Step Four: Get a firefighter, preferably from Kaiwaka, wearing heavy protective clothing, to tackle the emu. Step Five: With your pants shredded from the emu’s claws, lie on top of it and proudly declare “only Kaiwaka could do this!”.

The University of Otago has announced plans for a new $50 million, five-storey animal research facility to be built at an undisclosed location.

A schoolboy was jumped on by a dog while at school yesterday and has received a large scratch on his shoulder.

An emu roamed the streets of a Northland town this afternoon until firefighters managed to catch the flightless bird.

It's the stuff of nightmares. A woman was set upon by a herd of javelinas - bizarre looking beasts also known as skunk pigs.

A headless black and white cat was found washed up in Eastbourne, Wellington yesterday.

Cats are well known for their abilities to self-groom, but this doesn't mean your feline friend won't need a hand from time to time.

The problem was becoming so bad the SPCA had created a waiting list as there wasn't enough space to take in the animals.

Warning: Coarse language. Source: Youtube / Tom Davie

It turns out that pudgy pups may not be able to help their overeating.

The Department of Conservation is seeking those responsible for using a chainsaw to hack out a dead sperm whale's jawbone.

Kate Middleton has been hearing the pitter-patter of a new set of little feet recently, after the family welcomed a hamster named Marvin.

A passenger from Vietnam arrived in NZ with live Siamese fighting fish in plastic bags, declaring them as "wet fish" on his arrival forms.

The Madagascan Darwin's bark spider gives oral sex to female mates up to 100 times during sex. Its reward? Being eaten afterward.

A talking cat collar turns meows into words, but we're not sure a cat's every thought is complimentary.

This kangaroo looks innocent at first ... until it holds a frozen outstretched claw in the air, like it's the Grim Reaper (or an avid Lady Gaga fan).

A plucky chook that survived being hit by a car was yesterday reunited with its thrilled schoolboy owner.

Why did the cat cross the ice? No one knows, but video has gone viral.

Darnell Mikaere Minarapa-Brown is waiting to see his mates again and getting ready to go back to school.

Dogs have long been known as man's best friend, but it turns out they are good for our heart health, too.

A Cobden woman whose dog bit a tradesman is concerned she will have to pay $1560 for its incarceration -- a bill that is growing by the day.

There are irresponsible dog owners in every suburb. Including those at the beachfront house in Omaha.

A Norwegian zoo has provoked parents' fury after feeding a whole dead zebra to its tigers in full view of visitors.

The SPCA have offered a $1000 reward to anyone who can help identify a person responsible for shooting a dog multiple times.

Monty is a bit of a tub, but that didn't get in the way of his unaided journey from Greymouth to his old house in Christchurch.

If you've ever missed your dog while on holiday, this Caribbean island could be the perfect destination for you.

Top travel website TripAdvisor has been accused of "profiting from the world's cruelest animal attractions" by an international animal welfare charity.