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The dogs may be the stars of the show, but behind the scenes of the South Island sheepdog championships, two men and their horses are the unsung heroes. Video / ODT
It's something most dog owners do but a doctor says it could cause huge health problems.
Skinks rescued from a Te Awamutu development site released into pest-free Rotopiko reserve
The ancient species used to live there in the hundreds, and is only found in New Zealand.
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Dental disease in animals can be painful & dangerous - but is preventable.
Cats are our most common companions - but there are many misconceptions about their diet.
Pet obesity is no joke - it can cause loved companions to have shortened lives.
An arborist's tool was needed to removed the snared line.
Olympian Lisa Curry reveals the "shemozzle that should never have happened" in memoir.
Law change is needed before discretion can be made to spare dogs, a judge said.
New York Times: Don't judge a book by its cover. Don't judge a dog by its breed.
Flatmates got into an argument after the pet cat scratched one of them.
May every pet-owning passenger have their dog boarded by someone like Chad.
Luchs the Bengal cat plunged into the sea on a stormy night - and lived to miaow about it.
How much do we know about our national bird? Frank Film looks at what makes the kiwi so special, and so worth protecting. Video / Frank Film
Frank Film looks at what makes the bird so special, and so worth protecting.
Miniature poodle Cookie was taken from the front yard of an Onehunga house on April 7.
Opinion: Jarrod Gilbert on how a mouse managed to fool two cats and a human.
Huge pod of dolphins make a splash in Wellington's harbour. Video / Wellington photographer Sean Gillespie
A former SeaWorld trainer says his ex-colleagues and the whales are in harm's way.
A 6-year-old was left "covered in blood" after a wallaby attack before footy training.
Doggone it, how did we end up with so many cavoodles, schnoodles and labradoodles?
Animal hoarder previously charged for not meeting the needs of 50 cats appeals new ban.
Is the dog your favourite whānau member? Here's how to involve them in your holidays.
Last weekend, 20-year-old Inkosi suddenly stopped eating.
Central Bark hotel/salon says risk low, but it is taking precautionary measures.
Judge orders destruction of the two animals.
Brazil hit the 'paws' button on annual street parties for a second year.
New York Times: Paleo, vegan, gluten-free: Owners are putting animals on human regimens.
Opinion: Let's keep the investment flowing until we see whio on every river bend.
How to become a house sitter in New Zealand.
Mystery as hundreds of birds plunge from the sky in Mexico. Video / CEN / Australscope
Feline left out of Valentine's Day plans? Why not treat yourself to a cat hotel holiday?
Elephant dung and G&Ts are key ingredients for safaris, but rarely in a cocktail.
Opinion: Let's keep the investment flowing until we see whio on every river bend.
How to become a house sitter in New Zealand.
Mystery as hundreds of birds plunge from the sky in Mexico. Video / CEN / Australscope
Feline left out of Valentine's Day plans? Why not treat yourself to a cat hotel holiday?
Elephant dung and G&Ts are key ingredients for safaris, but rarely in a cocktail.
These whio will be an important addition to the wild population.
Friendly moggy vanished from his family's Auckland Viaduct apartment a decade ago.
It can take less than 10 minutes for the inside of a car to exceed 31C.
Everyone should have a dog. Whatever their size, life is better with a doggie.
Video shows heartwarming scenes of Bindi Irwin's little girl with the family pet.
The Queen's eldest dog Candy likes to make appearances for the cameras.
New York Times: A proposed California law would make it easier to hunt feral swine.
Family urges owners to watch for signs of dangerous algae losing their beloved pet.
An organisation was found at fault, but still the cat was unable to be returned.
Going for a surf in Hawaii? Keep an eye out for this famous figure.
One Russian island has gained some unusual new residents.
Bryde's Whale under threat as its food source, zooplankton, is susceptible to pollution.
Several monkeys, destined for a lab, escaped after the collision.