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‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving families

Betty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.

Winston Peters digs in for battle on greyhound ban

'There is a lot of unhappy in it,' Peters said, but he won't be backing down.

‘Cruel and unnecessary’: Woman charged with drowning pet dog in airport bathroom

CCTV showed the woman entering the bathroom with the dog, leaving without it soon after.

‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealed

Watch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.

Think you understand your dog? Think again

New York Times: Dogs can’t talk, but their body language speaks volumes.

Gene Hackman’s dog’s cause of death revealed; doctor casts doubt on official timeline

Tragic details of the lonely deaths as a doctor says police may have got it wrong.

'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in Ōropi

A Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.

‘Hypocrisy at its finest’: US influencer hits back at Aussies over baby wombat row

The influencer, who's since fled Australia, claims she's been made out to be a 'villain'.

‘Roaming freely’: Dogs linked to spate of kiwi deaths in Bay of Islands

Conservation groups are frustrated by ongoing kiwi deaths in the area.

Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after terrorising community, shooting four cats

The man harassed children, neighbours, tradesmen and blocked roads with his wheelchair.

Dog control review: Roaming dogs found to be serious public safety issue

The report found the council performed well but should undertake more prosecutions.

How to train your Bearded Dragon

Reporter Winnie has an exclusive chat with the unlikeliest hot rod show attendee, a Bearded Dragon! Do they bite? What’s their poop like? Winnie asks the tough questions.

Jockey overcomes adversity for dream shot in NZ's richest race

Samantha Wynne faced a tough decision after a serious fall in 2022.

‘Happy and carefree’: Australian toddler died after trying to pat dogs

Jyedon Pollard, 2, was mauled to death by a rottweiler and a red heeler cross at a motel.

Climb The Ladder eyes NZB Kiwi slot pending Sydney workout

Evaporate, the NZB Kiwi favourite, will carry the 59kg topweight in the race.

'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'

'Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'

Who let the dogs out? Animals let loose from SPCA crates in night raid

A man broke into the Nelson SPCA twice and let dogs and cats out of their enclosures.

Planned puppy yoga sessions draw flak online

Practitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.