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Talk to the Animals: 5 of NZ's worst animal invasions
There are aliens living amongst us, not little green men but foreign animal species from ecosystems far away, writes Sally Hibbard.
Talk to the Animals: Wigs for dogs and other weird animal services
There is an astonishing array of goods and services available for pets. With some trepidation, Sally Hibbard set out to find the strangest of them.
Talk to the Animals: Top animal news stories for 2014
There was no shortage of animal stories making news this past year, though sadly most have not been especially positive.
Talk to the Animals: Presents for pets
They say Christmas is all about the children, however if it happens that your 'children' are of the furry variety that's no reason to leave them off Santa's list.
Pets as presents? Don't do it
With Christmas upon us there will undoubtedly be some animals thrust into the noise and excitement of the day, writes Sally Hibbard.
Talk to the Animals: 8 outrageous animal myths
After investigating those myths that have made it into the 21st century, these are our top picks.
Talk to the Animals: Melbourne Cup's sinister aftermath
Never have those opposed to horseracing had their point proved so emphatically as in yesterday's Melbourne Cup, writes Sally Hibbard.
Talk to the Animals: The truth about horse racing
Is horse racing the sport of kings or is it the blatant exploitation of horses for entertainment and financial gain? Sally Hibbard ponders on Cup day.
Talk to the Animals: Glassons rodeo ad shows 'stupidity and ignorance'
I was shocked to see the latest Glassons ad featuring a glamorous young woman astride a bull, writes Sally Hibbard.
Talk to the Animals: 10 ways to keep pets cool this summer
If spending hot summer days in a fur coat doesn't appeal, then spare a thought for the cats, dogs and other furry creatures that don't have any option as temperatures rise.
Talk to the Animals: The serious business of smuggling
Stories about lizards hidden in underpants and monkeys strapped to midriffs may cause some amusement, but is a much more serious issue.
Talk to the Animals: Ten ways to help animals
Sally Hibbard offers 10 suggestions offer tangible ways to support animal welfare and the protection of animal habitats through simple actions and choices.
Talk to the Animals: The problem with pets in schools
A badly cared for classroom pet has no benefit at all, least of all to the animal and only teaches children that animals have very little value, writes Sally Hibbard.
Talk to the Animals: Top 5 jobs with animals
Part of my job is running workshops for senior students interested in animal occupations. The most sought after career choices according to them are:
Talk to the Animals: Is this electric shock treatment for dogs?
My perception of bark collars is that they are a last resort when other less punishing methods of control have been tried, writes Sally Hibbard.
Talk to the Animals: Lizards: The new 'must have' pet?
When it comes to choosing a new pet, some people are opting for a beady eyed and scaly companion in preference to the traditional cat or dog.
Talk to the Animals: Become a NZ animal expert
I really like old American cars - I like how they look and how they sound but please don't ask me anything about their inner workings.
Talk to the Animals: Enforcing animal welfare - whose job is it?
There are three approved organizations in NZ that can act on animal welfare complaints: the police, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the Royal NZ Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RNZSPCA).