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Twin giraffes born, one dies

The rare birth of twin giraffes at Auckland Zoo came with a bittersweet blow after one calf had to be put down.

How to save a life

This week, the Herald takes a look at Kiwis who are dedicated to helping our animals. Today Jamie Morton talks to Project Jonah's Daren Glover.

The Kiwis who dedicate lives to animals

Last year 60,000 animals, including severely abused dogs and kittens with extra toes, made their way through the doors of the SPCA's

Raccoon dies after 20 hour rescue

A raccoon that was trapped in a drain pipe under a parking lot was rescued after almost 20 hours only to collapse and die the following morning.

Tiny native frog wins big victory

A tiny native frog finally has a safe place to call home after a 20-year conservation battle.

Big cat in race to cheat death

Urgent action is needed to stop the cheetah - the world's fastest land animal - sprinting to extinction, experts have warned.

Pet dog attacked on Auckland beach

A dog is fighting for its life after being mauled by three hunting dogs on Orewa Beach.

What not to feed your pet on Christmas day

Feeding your dog a festive treat might seem like a kind thing to do during season for giving - but doing so actually puts your loved one's health at risk.

Cheetahs used in NZ animal research

Cheetahs are among an increasing number of protected species being used for animal research in New Zealand.

Graphic animal cruelty posters to be removed

A complaint against a woman who displayed graphic posters on her fence, including of cats and dogs being burnt alive, has been upheld - for a second time.

Tiny penguin a cute quake refugee

This very cute, very tiny penguin has been rescued by tourists.

Critically endangered kakapo on increase

Kakapo numbers have increased 20 per cent after the most successful breeding season in 25 years.

Woman who starved dogs sentenced

Pamela De Vere left two dogs to starve in a garage without food or water. It was the second time she had ill-treated animals.

Kea killed in 1080 poison drops

Drops of the controversial pest-control poison 1080 have killed at least two dozen endangered kea in recent years.

Rescued cows safe from slaughter

Kaikoura's internationally famous "quake cows" are safe and sound and "back in business" today.

DoC to check seal colony

Seals are likely to have been killed but it isn't yet clear if the popular Ohau Point seal colony has been destroyed by the Kaikoura earthquake.

Photo ID required to use quake-zone SH1

Police are checking that people have a legitimate reason to be in quake-hit areas.

What now for quake cows? Here's an idea

Two cattle and a calf which survived yesterday's earthquake should be allowed to retire and live out their days in a sanctuary, animal rights group Peta says.