TravelHow do you transport two rescue whales 10000km to Iceland?Transported in special containers, they made their way by cargo plane, trucks and a ferry.21 Jun 12:35 AM
New ZealandPet Refuge: What will the $300,000 raised be spent on?Donations for the refuge skyrocketed past the $250k target...here's where it is all going.16 Jun 06:24 AM
TravelRussia's animal cruelty problem: The sexy bears of instagramStepan Panteleenko stands out from the usual crowd of pug dogs and miniature pigs.13 Jun 01:24 AM
New ZealandMan who beat cat to death sentenced to community workThe defendant had tried to hand feed the cat in his room before killing it.12 Jun 08:09 PM
New ZealandMan prosecuted after starving horseCanterbury man prosecuted by SPCA for ill-treating his horse.05 Jun 05:21 AM
New ZealandFocus: Dr Jane Goodall's message for Kiwi kidsWorld-renowned primatologist Dr Jane Goodall speaks to NZ Herald about conservation, what gives her hope and a message for young climate change protestors. Video / Chris TarpeyWatch01 Jun 02:30 AM
TravelAnimal cafes: Japan's ugly otter-smuggling underbellyThere has been a craze in Tokyo for shops that feature live animal petting zoos.30 May 01:09 AM
New ZealandAnimal hoarder kept 32 cats in horror conditionsAn Auckland woman has been disqualified from owning felines for five years.29 May 06:18 AM
New ZealandPet Refuge: $250,000 target reached in fundraiser for shelter for domestic abuse animalsThe target of $250k was set last week. That target was not only reached, but surpassed.27 May 06:44 AM
New ZealandPet Refuge: Victim beaten, sexually assaulted by partner - but stayed for her petsA victim of domestic and sexual violence speaks about why she did not leave her abuser26 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandPet Refuge: Food firm to match every dollar donatedDonations to a shelter for animals affected by domestic violence will be matched tomorrow.26 May 08:37 AM
New ZealandPet Refuge: 'Thrilling' start to fundraiser for shelter to house domestic violence animalsPet Refuge founder thrilled with support for new domestic abuse initiative23 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandPet Refuge: Donations surge over $100,000Donations continue to come in for Pet Refuge, a shelter for domestic abuse animals.22 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandPet Refuge: A childhood of fear - domestic violence survivor recalls animal abuseA man who survived a violent childhood where his pets were beaten and killed, speaks.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPet Refuge: Inside the shelter that will house pets of domestic violenceWe look inside a new shelter that will house pets affected by domestic violence.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPet Refuge: More than $87k raised to fit out shelter for animals affected by family violenceNZ's first shelter dedicated to housing pets affected by family violence is being built.21 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandCat desex fund gets first approvalHamilton takes the first step to setting up a $100,000 cat desexing fund20 May 09:38 PM
New ZealandHer husband bent a fire poker across her dog's back. This is why she didn't leaveA woman explains why she did not leave her husband after he brutally beat their pet.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPet Refuge: Why domestic violence victims don't 'just leave'Leaving an abusive relationship is complex. We look at why victims don't "just leave".20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPet Refuge: Day my stepfather killed, burned our petsCasey grew up in a home where her stepfather abused her pets. She shares her story.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPet Refuge: Donations pouring in to help animals affected by domestic violenceMore than $35,000 collected during auction at official launch of Pet Refuge tonight20 May 08:58 AM
New ZealandSPCA's Ros Alsford talks about some of the Wellington centre's longest-staying residentsSPCA's Ros Alsford talks about some of the Wellington centre's longest-staying residentsWatch20 May 04:39 AM
New ZealandPet Refuge: 'I should have listened to my dog' says victimA domestic violence victim speaks about how her abuser harmed her pet to get to her.19 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbreaking reason many women don't leave abusive partnersA new pet refuge will be opened to house animals from violent homes while owners escape19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPet Refuge: Why I'm setting up a shelter for animalsPet Refuge founder Julie Chapman explains what it's about and why she set it up.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe heartbreaking reason many women stay with abusive partnersA refuge for pets from homes with domestic violence will be built in Auckland19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He tried to break her neck': Woman tells of terror inflicted on petA woman who stayed with her abusive partner for the sake of her dog speaks out.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnimal-abuse charges: Kiwi farmer could face extraditionThe New Zealand farmer allegedly killed 1500 bobby calves while working in Chile.09 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandDoggy daycare owner sentenced after pet killedWilson, a 17-month-old dog, was found dead and covered in bite wounds.08 May 07:00 AM
AgribusinessTaihape farmer banned from owning animalsMPI officers found dying and emaciated ewes on William Chase's farm.06 May 11:25 PM
KahuDog attack injuries jump; doctors want actionChildren under the age of 10 are more likely to be seriously injured by a dog.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOutrage at radio competition giving away real rabbitMore FM competition "Bunny Bingo" had a real rabbit prize for guessing where it would poo.20 Apr 06:50 AM
WorldLions locked up as legal fight drags onInternational animal welfare group is locked in a dispute with the Albanian Government.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Throw it in the drain': Student says he was told to leave kittenStudent pulled shivering cat after hearing meowing but says teachers told him not to help.14 Apr 11:43 PM
