An Auckland man has placed an ad on Trade Me offering a reward of $500 for the return of a missing magpie named Piper.

A public, and at times nasty, tug-of-love battle over an adored pedigree cat has come to an end with a court order.

Humans haven't seen a living short-nosed sea snake in 15 years, but there they were, two such snakes swimming along in the waters of Western Australia.

What's your initial reaction: "That's adorable" or "The person who did this needs to be locked up"?

Temba, a male chimp at Wellington Zoo, died on Saturday night after a fight with the alpha male of the group.

A close-up snap of a blue shark has been posted online after its apparent capture in the Bay of Plenty.

River could not contain her excitement when her new owner's mother arrived at Tauranga SPCA to collect the 3-month-old adopted pup.

Everyone knows they're out there, but how well do you know your sharks? Niwa looks at four of the most common sharks you're likely to spot this summer.

In the years since the Syrian civil war broke out in 2011, Alaa Aljaleel has become his hometown's unofficial feline caretaker.

Pandas don't want no scrubs. They have a higher success rate of having cubs if they are coupled with a bear they love.

It's a bad time of year to be a turkey. But one bird was determined not to be a Christmas dinner and escaped from his farm three times in a week.

AMAZING PHOTO: Whatever you do, don't open that door!

It's doggy dental time and the results of a unique trial have pointed strongly to a way to achieve good dental health - raw bones.

Thinking your pets should join you in your vegetarianism? Think again.

A curious cat has taken centre stage in a family photo.

Woman mauled by three Irish wolfhounds on the terrifying moment she thought she was going to die.

Auckland Airport is giving away $120,000 to Kiwi charities as part of its 12 Days of Christmas initiative.

Across New Zealand, pets can get swimming certificates, advent calendars, and even be dyed to match bridesmaids' dresses.

A women was driving her car when she heard a meowing. When she opened the bonnet she saw a trapped kitten

Despite appearing in countless wildlife documentaries about the continent, it appears the cheetah is not really African at all.

Approximately 90 per cent of seabirds have been found to have plastic in their stomachs, and the worst-hit locations are right in our back yard, writes Sam Judd.

We really love our pets, we Kiwis - most of us give presents to our cats at Christmas and even more make sure Santa looks after the dog.

Eight lions from a pride that featured in the BBC TV series Big Cat Diary have been poisoned in the Maasai Mara in Kenya.

The final moments of a much loved police horse comforted by an officer were captured in this photo.

Polo match in Buenos Aires. Video by Michael Craig

A study reveals improved sleep for those who share their bed with their pet.

Four dogs are still waiting for homes after being with Auckland's SPCA for more than six months - equating to a seven-year sentence for humans.

A graphic advertisement aimed at shaming New Zealand's dairy industry for its treatment of calves has been put in a leading British newspaper.

With their flamboyant dress, and fabulous song and dance routines, tiny peacock spiders have captivated the hearts of the internet.