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Man finds out he's not the father of his baby through live puppy cam

'Imagine the most outrageous Jeremy Kyle story you have ever heard and times it by 100.'

Rising stars: Forsman trio impress in pre-race trial

Forsman eyes Levin Classic for Kitty Flash, Hinekaha after strong trial performances.

Are dachshunds doomed? The long and the short of it

Schnitzel von Krumm has a very low tum - for now.

Texas teen accused of poisoning show goat of classmate she believed cheated

17yo Aubrey Vanlandingham was arrested and charged with cruelty to livestock animals.

Oscar Bonavena and Muscle Mountain to continue long-running rivalry

One of New Zealand’s great staying trots could turn into a 200m drag race.

Wellington Zoo mourns death of capybara Luna

The huge rodent had been unwell for some time and died despite the efforts of carers.

Mick on Monday: How Greg Sugars became Auckland harness racing's standout driver

Greg Sugars aims for rare double in Auckland Cup with Better Eclipse.

Queensland youth pastor dies after shark attack at popular tourist spot

Man sustained a 'significant life-threatening wound to his neck'.

Holiday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings

'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.

Kea Kids News: Who let the dogs out? Meet the fearless team putting them back in

Dog attack stats are off the chain and this new animal control team is doing something about it! Reporter Samridh talks to the dog catchers making your walk to school less scary.

‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTV

Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.

Catnappings and ransom: Beloved Mt Eden supermarket cat rehomed

The turbulent tale of Mt Eden's famous feline and why she disappeared.

Woman mauled by dogs upset after child attacked on same beach two weeks later

'Someone else has been hurt because of owners who can’t control their dogs.'

‘Hello darling!’: Parrot wins Quote of the Year competition

For the first time, Massey University's Quote of the Year has been won by a non-human.

Winston the bulldog

Judith Webby was looking after Winston the bulldog when his breathing became increasingly laboured after coming back from a walk and he died not long after. Video / Supplied

Waikato kākāpō goes on a surprise off-grid adventure

The endangered flightless parrot took an unplanned break from technology.

Auckland Zoo welcomes 3-day-old male white rhinoceros calf

Auckland Zoo's white rhinos Zambezi and Jamila welcome a male calf to their family as part of the Australasian zoos’ breeding programme. Video / Alyse Wright, Auckland Zoo

How a handicap 'recount' favours Alabama Lass in top sprint race

Alabama Lass to carry 52kgs in Railway after NZTR corrects handicap error.