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Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson found himself in an unexpected wildlife fiasco during a family outing to a Texas safari park.

‘Oh cripes’: Ostrich attacks Boris Johnson on safari trip
The former PM can be heard shouting in a video shared by his wife.

Kiwi filly triumphs in ATC Derby as favourites fall short
Aeliana won the ATC Derby by five lengths at Randwick.

'OMG, my baby': Family cat killed in ‘feral cat trap' in Auckland suburb
The SPCA is investigating after a cat was found in a restricted trap.

‘Unfortunate’: La Crique sidelined by foot infection after race delay
Trainer of dual Group 1 winner rues anticlimactic end to a pleasing season.

Operating room horror: Vet nurse took doggie drugs, nearly fell asleep on a spaniel
She claimed she was trying to calm her nerves.

‘A real threat’: Auckland musician acquitted of dog indecency, jailed for child sex abuse
He has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret.

The Oscar-winning movie that pets can’t stop watching
New York Times: Flow is keeping our domesticated friends riveted.

‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving families
Betty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.

Winston Peters digs in for battle on greyhound ban
'There is a lot of unhappy in it,' Peters said, but he won't be backing down.

‘Cruel and unnecessary’: Woman charged with drowning pet dog in airport bathroom
CCTV showed the woman entering the bathroom with the dog, leaving without it soon after.

‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealed
Watch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.

Think you understand your dog? Think again
New York Times: Dogs can’t talk, but their body language speaks volumes.

Gene Hackman’s dog’s cause of death revealed; doctor casts doubt on official timeline
Tragic details of the lonely deaths as a doctor says police may have got it wrong.

'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in Ōropi
A Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.

‘Hypocrisy at its finest’: US influencer hits back at Aussies over baby wombat row
The influencer, who's since fled Australia, claims she's been made out to be a 'villain'.

‘Roaming freely’: Dogs linked to spate of kiwi deaths in Bay of Islands
Conservation groups are frustrated by ongoing kiwi deaths in the area.

Joanna Wane: You’re in for a treat at the best dog cafe in town
OPINION: How Petone has gone to the dogs.

'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogs
As an 18 year old in Mexico, her dream was to be a service dog trainer.

Dog joining your beach walk? What you need to know
How to protect wildlife from your dog (and keep them safe too).