'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returns
Nationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.
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Dog latches on to pig's throat in public reserve, teens rush to help
Authorities are looking for the injured pig and advise people to avoid it.
Trouser snakes: Airport passenger accused of smuggling live snakes in pants
Two slender pink reptiles were discovered down the traveller's trousers.
Celebrity fans such as Leonardo DiCaprio spur jump in donations to NZ conservation projects
Leonardo DiCaprio posted his support of the Capital Kiwi Project, which began in 2018.
Wild orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat his own wound
It's the latest example of how some animals can soothe themselves with wild remedies.
New Zealand’s iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps falling
Sheep numbers continue to fall as more land is converted to forestry.
‘Really cool experience’: Kiwi wanders into sawmill
'I turned around and there was a big kiwi running around the middle of the workshop.'
Dog walkers should be regulated after mauling, animal expert says
It comes as the Auckland Council looks at changing the laws around dog-walking businesses.
11 puppies found dumped on roadside in Waikato
The puppies add to almost 300 animals already in SPCA care in Hamilton.
Crocodile handbag celebrity smuggler sent to jail
Sprawling multi-year conspiracy involved recruiting couriers to transport her handbags.
Roaming dogs suspected in latest attack on sheep in Maungatapere
The Whangārei council is investigating following the attack, the most recent of several.
Callouts for dog attacks on other animals going up
Roaming dogs responsible for more than a thousand attacks on other animals each year.
Auckland Zoo keeper on 44 years of monkey business
From orangutans to tea-party chimps, a keeper reflects on 44 years of zoo life.
Govt’s new 'pet bond' won’t make a difference to struggling renters, animal advocates say
Northlanders unsure whether new 'pet bond' will make a difference to renters.
'Extraordinarily wrong': More than 500 dead horses found at NSW property
Various dumps of carcasses were found throughout the property.
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Man bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'
Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.
Group of young people drive car into deer and kill a stag
Police arrested three men after the incident on Marsden Valley Rd in Stoke.
'Pretty remarkable': 600 native frogs rehomed during Brynderwyns roading project
There are strict protocols for construction in the environmentally sensitive Brynderwyns.
'Put down': Violent inmate stomps on duck after it landed in prison yard
The prisoner was charged with attacking the bird, which had to be put down.
Farmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows found
Farmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.
13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential home
Seizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.
How a Kiwi tennis star came to give half his winnings to charity
“If you’re going to give, it makes sense to do as much good as possible."
'My heart dropped': Woman's miracle rescue amid Port Hills fire
An adrenaline-filled dash to get her furry friends was the only thing on her mind.
'My primary concern is with the cows': Live export ban petition gains support
'People from all over the world are looking at New Zealand and saying 'What's going on?''
Investigation launched over alleged animal mistreatment at Taranaki zoo
A government official is due to inspect the zoo today after a welfare complaint.
Sport or cruelty? A day at the rodeo
Rodeos in New Zealand attract crowds but are at threat of being banned.
Underfed, emaciated: Dairy farmers failed to give cows enough food
One cow was so thin and unsteady on its feet that a vet recommended it be euthanised.
Animal welfare in the spotlight at special conference
The conference will focus on issues that are affecting pet owners worldwide.
Wasp nest spanning 1.8 metres found in Martinborough
A wasp nest spanning 1.8 metres was found in Martinborough. Video / Phil Lester
Retire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanised
A neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".
Incredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounter
Stunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie Mora
Court intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'
One of the dog's owners said she wouldn't be in court as she had other things to do.
Sweet by name, sweet by nature - could you adopt Toffee Pop?
Toffee Pop is a sweet kitten looking for a new home.