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Zoo says attractions more than enough despite loss of lions, elephants

Auckland Zoo does not believe its appeal will be diminished by the loss of its two lions.

James Cameron defends dairying venture despite his animal farming criticism

The film director says Covid-19 has delayed plans to have the animals phased off the farm.

'Gross abuse of dogs': Govt to review greyhound racing after welfare pleas

The Government has announced a review into the New Zealand greyhound racing industry.

'Careless': University kills 67,000 test animals

Anti-Vivisection Society calls the deaths 'a sad indicator of careless researchers'.

Family cat back at vets after attack

The investigation now sits with the police

Teen's horrific beating of kitten; SPCA, police launch investigation

The video shows the defenceless kitten being kicked by a young boy.

'Blatant animal cruelty' - Video shows Kiwi man's 'deplorable' act on possum

Animal rights advocates have slammed a Kiwi man for a sickening attack on a possum.

Gannets shot dead at Muriwai bird colony, DoC and police investigating

Dead tākapu were discovered last month after Auckland emerged from level 3 lockdown.

'Sick to the stomach': Family cat violently attacked in street

WARNING: Disturbing content. Both police and the SPCA are looking into the incident.

Lynn Charlton: A snapshot of rodeo injuries

Opinion: Veterinary reports from cowboy contests catalogue the harm to animals.

Dog found hanging from fence at South Auckland house

The SPCA has committed to an investigation once they receive the relevant information.

Lonely chimps given screens to converse with neighbouring zoo

Lonely primates are seeking connection in Czech Republic.

Look at me: 'Hot pigeon' steals hearts of social media users

Your regular pigeon may be the rat of the sky but not this fly boy.

Tīrau farmer fined $12,000 for neglecting calves

Anthony Brolly failed to feed, adequately treat and prevent parasites in 245 calves.

The strange plastic waste littering beaches from East Cape to Southland

They are showing up in fish stomachs but how are they escaping the abattoirs?

Sasha Borissenko: Report finds gaps in Animal Welfare Act

Legislation failed to ensure "physical, health and behavioural needs" of animals are met.

Feral chickens left behind continue to terrorise neighbourhood

Auckland Council says some chickens have gone wild in suburb of Glen Eden.

Lifestyle block owner fined $3500 for starving cattle after public tip-off

The Waikato farmer continued to underfeed his cattle, even after a warning.