New ZealandBoys in blue bring home the baconTimaru police were on a serious mission when they squared off with a 100kg pig.03 Feb 03:00 PM
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 ZealandMoa 'flew from South America'Ancestors of NZ's extinct flightless bird, the moa, probably flew here from South America and then lost the ability to fly home.01 Feb 03:00 PM
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
WorldLA fire crew defend decision to deploy 50 to rescue dogThe 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.26 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandMaulings spark call to train dog ownersAnimal experts are urging improved education of dog owners form a major part of the Government's review on dog controls.26 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandToddler receives 20 stitches after pitbull attackA three year-old girl has 20 stitches in her face and almost lost an eye after being attacked by a pit-bull terrier in Wairoa.25 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandPitbulls that mauled girl were 'used to children'The two pitbulls that nearly mauled a 5-year-old to death were well cared for and had played safely with children before, says the local council.25 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandDogs destroyed after attack on young girlTwo dogs which left a five-year-old BOP girl with "potentially life threatening injuries" have been destroyed.25 Jan 03:00 AM
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
