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
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: The evils of animal cruelty come in all shapes and sizes23 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldCounting burps - it's a gasIt sounds rather undignified, from a sheep's perspective, but it's all in the cause of saving the planet.19 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandAnger rises over 'factory farming'The Govt has discussed intervening on large-scale proposals to farm cows in cubicles, as pressure grows from critics labelling it "factory farming".19 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldCat's commuting love affair is his downfallCaper, a commuting cat who became a local celebrity in Plymouth, England and made headlines around the world has died doing what he loved.18 Jan 09:23 PM
Small BusinessFormer SPCA manager loses wrongful redundancy claimThe ERA rules the SPCA acted "fairly and reasonably" in making a former general manager redundant months after he started. David Lloyd-Barker claimed his redundancy was "a sham".18 Jan 02:22 AM
