New ZealandSPCA to lay charges after dog massacreThe SPCA has announced it will lay charges in relation to the 'frenzied' slaughter of 33 dogs on a property in Wellsford.05 Feb 03:37 AM
Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> Animal cruelty the realm of psychopathsGarth George writes that the new bill against animal abuse should reflect the gravity of the offence.03 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA exhumes three bodies after dog slaughterThe SPCA says it's possible some dogs killed in last week's massacre were first injured, but not killed, by shotgun blasts.02 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandGovt to back greater penalties for animal crueltyAn MP's bill proposing an increase in maximum sentences for animal cruelty offences has earned Govt support.02 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandNo regrets over dog massacreThe man who took part in the gruesome Wellsford massacre of 33 dogs insisted that his conscience was clear last night.30 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandPolice question man over dog massacreThree police cars were last night at the property of one of the men believed to have shot 33 dogs.29 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA staff offered counselling after dog massacreSPCA staff who inspected carcasses of 33 dogs slaughtered in Northland earlier this week have been offered counselling.28 Jan 08:48 PM
New Zealand'Haunting scene of death and destruction' - SPCA describes dog massacreSPCA inspectors sent to the scene of a mass killing of dogs have described it as a 'frightening example of animal abuse.'28 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand33 dogs massacred in 'rifle-killing frenzy'A dispute between two neighbours has led to the slaughter of 33 dogs.27 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandMan who twisted cat's head off in front of family jailedA man who tore the head off a kitten in front of his family has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison.25 Jan 02:34 AM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: The evils of animal cruelty come in all shapes and sizes23 Jan 03:00 PM
Small BusinessFormer SPCA manager loses wrongful redundancy claimThe ERA rules the SPCA acted "fairly and reasonably" in making a former general manager redundant months after he started. David Lloyd-Barker claimed his redundancy was "a sham".18 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandHundreds of cases of livestock mistreatment reportedMAF received almost 700 complaints about the mistreatment of livestock to November last year.10 Jan 11:00 PM
