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Three cheetahs escape from Christchurch park

Spared dogs kill owner

<i>Garth George:</i> Animal cruelty the realm of psychopaths

Garth George writes that the new bill against animal abuse should reflect the gravity of the offence.

Boys in blue bring home the bacon

Timaru police were on a serious mission when they squared off with a 100kg pig.

SPCA exhumes three bodies after dog slaughter

The SPCA says it's possible some dogs killed in last week's massacre were first injured, but not killed, by shotgun blasts.

Govt to back greater penalties for animal cruelty

An MP's bill proposing an increase in maximum sentences for animal cruelty offences has earned Govt support.

Bodies of slaughtered dogs exhumed

Dog-attack victim, 5, leaves hospital

'If you had your family shot, how would you feel?'

Children saved by Zena the snake killer

'Haunting scene of death and destruction' - SPCA describes dog massacre

SPCA inspectors sent to the scene of a mass killing of dogs have described it as a 'frightening example of animal abuse.'

Dog attack victim making good progress

Abandon giant dairy plans, urges watchdog

33 dogs massacred in 'rifle-killing frenzy'

A dispute between two neighbours has led to the slaughter of 33 dogs.

Factory farm plan &quot;called in&quot; by Environment Minister

LA fire crew defend decision to deploy 50 to rescue dog

The Los Angeles Fire Department has defended its decision to deploy about 50 firefighters and a helicopter to rescue a dog from the Los Angeles River.