Pit-boxer Apollo never left the 2-year-old's side, and likely saved his life.

Izzy was blind, deaf, and microchipped. When she got lost, she was put down in 24 hours.

Dogs injured in daycare crash.

A mountain lion being tracked by the National Park Service has given birth to a litter of mountain lion kittens, which have been found near Los Angeles. / National Park Service

Pupils in the school's enviro club have rescued 10 former battery hens and trap rats.

Mother Nature has a habit of getting in the way, especially when you are in a rush.

Sustainable wildlife tourism programs raise funds and awareness for rhino conservation.

Get up close and personal with a species endangered by a 9000% poaching increase.

'They don't understand what they've done wrong to be alone in a cage.'

They appeared to enjoy their meals - even after they were told the secret ingredient.

Found in central Whangārei with a broken leg, a friendly little turtle has a new home.

Flames sent mother running to her baby, but the family dog was well ahead of her.

Father of man mauled by two dogs rejects claims his son entered the animals' property.

COMMENT: Behind every dog attack there's an owner claiming their pet is not a bad dog.

'When my dog and baby didn't come home, she was not going to leave that baby.'

Cat that broke its claws clinging to a car grille for hours set to be reunited with owner.

A 70-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a bull.

Rural animal owners fear for their beasts as neighbour insists on fireworks display.

The pup was days away from being put down but is now living a life of luxury.

Trevor the dachshund blew up to three times his size. Here's why.

Is your dog happy?

The cockatoo seemed to enjoy its time in the spotlight.

The SPCA is calling for more people to foster animals.

Logan Walden spent an hour wrangling the feathered intruder.

'At first I thought it was a joke. Well, no. No, it's real.'

Up to 12 sperm whales have now stranded on a South Taranaki beach.

Paramedics with City of Tampa Fire Rescue were on site and provided support.

Mark is on a mission to teach dog trainers new tricks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whinny the miniature pony just loves playing with her canine mates. Video / Supplied

A family got a major surprise when a wild koala decided to cast a line along the river.