New ZealandHeartbroken horse owners back fireworks ban, urge Guy Fawkes cautionA select committee will consider three petitions calling to ban public fireworks sales.04 Nov 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Tragically predictable': SAFE demands early end to greyhound racing after deathsGRNZ says the fatalities were rare and its safety reforms have reduced injuries.31 Oct 08:09 PM
PremiumNew ZealandOzempic for pets? Are chunky puppies and overweight cats next in line for fat jabs?A 12.2kg cat named Whiskey lost 50% of her body weight: 'She was like a barrel.'30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreeding mare: Insemination bill ends up in court after horse fails to fall pregnant12 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I would have taken them all': Man snuck into SPCA after hours, freeing all the caged animals27 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Leonardo da Pinchi' The cat burglar stealing clothes (and 1.5m snake) from neighbours21 Jul 02:45 AM
PremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Giving furry family members a final farewell with Sunset Vet Care20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudy reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay03 Jun 11:47 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why healthy animals mean healthier communitiesOPINION: This year's World Veterinary Day theme was Animal Health Takes a Team.28 Apr 03:30 AM
CrimeDog uplift goes awry as man tasered after thrusting flounder spear at policeHe became agitated at the dog being taken and was highly abusive to SPCA staff and police.19 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandStomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dogBubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.26 Mar 11:37 PM
New Zealand'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'20 Mar 04:36 AM
New Zealand‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglectInspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.10 Mar 05:16 AM
New Zealand31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigatingThirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompensation after Brownie the dog receives 'inadequate' vet careDog owner gets $5000 compo towards emergency vet bill after poor care by another vet.08 Feb 05:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland cat shot one year after being thrown from moving carAuckland moggy suffers from two horrific acts of human cruelty just one year apart.02 Apr 11:04 PM
New ZealandHorses injured, put down after massive electrical stormDozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStabbed 40 times: Miniature horse dies after five-hour surgeryA miniature horse stabbed 41 times in a vicious attack in Waitati has died.18 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandMiniature horse stabbed over 40 times in vicious attackThe incident took place in a Waitati paddock at midnight on Sunday.18 Feb 08:53 AM
New ZealandMischievous mutts and curious cats: NZ's weird pet claimsThese were some of the weirdest claims received by Southern Cross last year.03 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Taking the Bulls Bag by the hornsGoodbye to plastic bags and hello to the Bull Bag. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Feb 11:47 PM
New ZealandPug breeder challenges Trade Me ban"All dog breeds have health issues, not just pugs". Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Jan 06:20 PM
New ZealandVet wipes parental leave warning on job adParental leave warning removed from job ad after Herald story.03 Jul 08:55 AM
Small BusinessJob ad: Won't suit 'time off for parenting'If you want to take much parental leave, this job won't suit you, ad says.02 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandMeet Simon: The $22k two-legged catSimon the ginger cat has defied the odds with leaps and bounds and scales stairs despite losing two legs.05 Mar 06:10 AM
New ZealandDay to honour Korean War vetsAKorean business leader is planning to turn May 8, observed by Koreans as "Parents' Day", into a day to honour Korean War veterans in New Zealand.26 Apr 05:00 PM
