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'Pulled around like a rag doll': Woman injured, dog killed on beach walk
A $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.
Guidelines tabled as Waihī residents irked by ‘un-pheasant’ sounds
Loud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.
Parenting advice: How do I help my kids get over their fear of dogs?
Help your children feel safe and comfortable around dogs.
Bill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in Africa
Gene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.
Join the Pass Wide and Slow campaign for safer roads for horse riders and cyclists
'Pass Wide and Slow' promotes safer driver behaviour towards horse riders on the road.
Lost giant: What scientists just learned about the moa’s demise
Scientists have reconstructed the moa's demise to find valuable conservation lessons.
Mosako - the sweet Japanese dog cared for by Air NZ crew
Michelle Little reflects on what Mosako taught her Kiwi friends as the crew say goodbye.
Water buffalo escapes slaughter, evades police, becomes celebrity
'Let him be free! He’s cheated death at least twice! He’s earned it!'
'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle
'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'
Sheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vet
Sheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.
Spiky venomous sea worms invade US beaches
Creatures can grow to 30cm long and release a venom that ‘feels like fire'.
Eight die as killer wolves create panic in India
Police deploying teams with drones and traps after a series of attacks on children.
Marmoset monkeys call each other by name, study suggests
There's a very short list of animals known to deploy names.
Borrowed sulkies and big hopes: Telfer team gears up for Sires' Stakes heat
Team Telfer lines up six fillies in Race 5 at Alexandra Park.
'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogs
It's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.
Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'
Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.
Rural equine vets under pressure
'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'
Rescue of caged puppy from floodwaters prompts pet safety reminder
The puppy was 'at real risk' of drowning.
When your child is an animal
NY Times: What's hidden behind charged cultural conversation about pets and children.
A dog's life: The new DNA technology that could significantly extend your pet's longevity
We can slow biological ageing in humans – can we do it for dogs?
Lily Allen received death threats after rescue dog confession
'I’ve received some really abhorrent messages, including death threats.'