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EU passes new rules for pets, including microchips and bans on mutilations
All cats and dogs sold must have microchips registered in an EU database.
New video reveals how predators interact with bats, increasing virus risk
New York Times: Footage captured 13 predator species at Python Cave in Maramagambo Forest.
Watch: Police probe after 'distressing' footage emerges of youths hurling baby goat to death
A group of snapback cap-wearing youths holler and squeal with delight in the video.
The surprising benefits of goats in modern workplace wellness
Goats are increasingly kept in Japan for their spiritual healing effects.
'Croc-wise': Katter, Irwin clash over plans to cull crocodiles
Terri Irwin has called a bill targeting the animals "reckless" and "dangerous".
'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horses
Bex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.
Terri Irwin warns crocodile-culling bill will increase risk to humans
Irwin opposes safari hunting on Indigenous lands, calling it disastrous.
'Sealed in' Seal gets rescued from Napier road
A video has surfaced of a seal getting caught in a net after getting stuck on a Napier road in 2024. Video / DOC
About 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's home
The property was overflowing with faeces and urine, says Animal Assist Senju.
Chinese zoo captures last runaway capybara after two-month search
The last runaway capybara, Doubao, was captured at the Yangzhou Zhuyuwan Scenic Area.
Study reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.
Dogs seized by council after eight cats killed in Auckland neighbourhood
An Auckland vet says 'her heart has to heal' after losing four cats in the attacks.
Terrified dog Zeus prompts owner's support of fireworks sale ban
A petition to ban the sale of fireworks is being presented to Parliament today.
Person seriously injured in rural Manawatū animal attack
The animal involved in the attack has been destroyed.
Bull on the moooove in Invercargill, by Elles Road
A bull was seen on the moooove, travelling down Elles Road, by the hospital. Southern District Police said they "hoofed it to a residential address". Video / What's On Invers
Fresh inquiries: Posh doggy daycare Pets and Pats' new base lacks resource consent
Fresh from court, Pets and Pats is facing new questions as neighbours let loose.
'A few surprises': Genetic study reveals farm dog health risks
Right Dog for the Job project digs into the genetics of NZ's working farm dogs.
Primary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reforms
Those in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.
From farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptions
Sarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.
Could catnip wine be NZ's next big export?
'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'
Healing and life lessons from horses in Waikato
Sue Court and her wife bought a small farm in New Zealand to focus on horses.
New discovery in the fight against livestock facial eczema
The disease costs farmers and the economy an estimated $332m annually.
Brazil bird flu outbreak halts $4b poultry exports to key markets
Shipments have been suspended to top destinations like China and South Korea.
Watch: Kiwi released on Waiheke Island for first time
Waiheke Island is the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released.
'Life or death': $900 surgery needed for blind rescue kitten
Hastings miracle kitten survives alone and blind, before SPCA intervention.
Their adopted pig charmed the world. Then their romance crumbled
Esther's dads, Jenkins and Walter, founded a 20ha sanctuary for her and other animals.
Opinion: Why mallard ducks are more than just a pretty nuisance
Opinion: A duck season drone raises questions on wildlife management and costs.