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Burnt, bloodied dog shocks SPCA

Brumbies being culled illegally

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Big fines for farmers who let their livestock starve

Sting in the tale 25m above sea level

Anti-whaling activist calls for McCully to resign portfolio

Sea Shepherd national coordinator Bill Watson has called for Foreign Minister Murray McCully to step down from his portfolio.

Hundreds of cases of livestock mistreatment reported

MAF received almost 700 complaints about the mistreatment of livestock to November last year.

Orca numbers up

Friendly huntaway cross puppy needs new home

Bond girl 'sick of critics'

Franklin Zoo: A walk on the wild side at Tuakau

The zoo provides a home and rehabilitation for at-risk animals as well as chances for visitors to interact with the animals every day.

Dog-attack victim blames owner

Her eye had to be stitched open, her cheekbone was broken, several of her teeth were crushed and she has no feeling on the left side of her face.

Feisty feline shows plenty of affection and character

Shark spotted at Mt Maunganui

SPCA's TVNZ evidence ruled inadmissible

Orca gets up close and personal

A kayaker's photo of an orca in Northland is one of hundreds sent in to the <i>Herald</i> Holiday Picture Competition.