'Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'

'For them to come to that sort of end is absolutely deplorable.'

There have been instances of sand, rocks and apples thrown at the animals.

Crimson Toto beat his two puppies with a fence paling. One never recovered.

Practitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.

DoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.

His mate deliberately struck the deer with a ute, an act that was posted to social media.

The family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.

The ERA ruled the dismissal process was unfair and disproportionate.

There are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.

The penalty for killing protected species is up to two years' jail or a fine up to $100k.

The dolphin, named Te Ihu Wai Pounamu, was found stranded at Sanders Reserve.

A woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.

Others can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.

Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.

Mittens clocked up more than 11 hours of flying over two days.

'She was a large female kiwi, living not far from her release site.'

Up to 30 pilot whales came ashore near Pakawau on Saturday.

Federated Farmers says the proposal is a 'complete overreach' and impractical.

The dolphin was last seen at the Huapai Golf Course near the edge of Waitemata Harbour.

Locals frustrated by dog attacks on penguins at Muriwai; calls for stricter enforcement.

The little birds have been absent for decades, but they seem to be making a comeback.

Elephant stress blamed for fatal attack on Spanish tourist in Thailand.

Peta has released a video claiming to show 'several instances of animal abuse'.

Organisation claims an undercover investigation revealed mistreatment on NZ farms.

Ingrid Collins honoured as dame, recognising 50 years of leadership in Māori governance.

As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.

'Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'

Male pigs be desexed then will 'live their best lives'.