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Record number of great white sharks tagged off NZ

Badger cull set to get go-ahead

Claws sharpened over cat poster

The claws are out over a Gold Coast beauty salon's poster campaign to help raise funds for an animal welfare group.

Call to boycott 'cruel' soup

Jail term for beating pup to death

Pitbull-cross puppy killer jailed

Dog officers accused of lurking

Emperor penguin on the mend, still critical

Christchurch shelters send pets north

Overflowing Christchurch animal shelters are sending ownerless pets north in the hopes of finding them new homes.

Unwanted dog has her eye on a brand new home

Controls tighten for free-range felines

Outrage at cruelty stops shipments

Australia has suspended shipments of live cattle to 11 Indonesian abattoirs after footage of animal cruelty was released.

Torturing of kittens horrifies constable

The torturing of two kittens has angered Waikouaiti police, who are determined to track down those responsible.

SPCA renews calls for dog licensing

The debate has increased over whether NZ needs tougher dog control laws.

Pets in the dog box

The jumbo question: For or against Auckland's new elephants?

New elephants are coming to Auckland Zoo - but not everyone is happy about it. We look at the arguments for and against the council's $3.5 million new attractions

Editorial: Raise your trunks for Burma's new friends

Couple to stand trial for alleged pet cruelty