New ZealandThe gorgeous golden-retriever crossJT was found wandering the streets in January and quickly became an SPCA favourite17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMy rescue pet: Hans the lonesome rabbitHans was alone and scared when he was found wandering the streets by himself.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTradeMe bans sale of pugs, British bulldogs and French bulldogsTradeMe bans sale of pugs, British bulldogs and French bulldogs. Watch16 Jan 11:43 PM
New ZealandSummer enrichment at Wellington ZooWellington zookeepers provide summer enrichment for the animals.Watch16 Jan 01:06 AM
WorldDiver's dice with death after shark takes 'test bite'Diver comes within inches of his life after a shark took a "test bite" of his fin.15 Jan 07:31 PM
New ZealandDognapped: Pet pup ripped from woman's arms in brazen theftA brutal daylight dog-snatch has left an owner nursing wounds and a broken heart.15 Jan 06:45 PM
New ZealandMy Rescue Pet: Abigail the kittenYoung, scared and alone. Abigail was found wandering around a stranger's house.15 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi sausage company grilled over 'disgusting' photoBangerritos have come under fire for an Instagram post featuring a pig named "Harold".14 Jan 11:48 PM
LifestyleFive animal stories that warmed our hearts in 20172017 was a tough year in more ways than one but, thanks to the animal kingdom14 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandLike a proverbial duck-to-waterLiving on the streets, Selena was fending for herself and her puppies before the SPCA came14 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleAnother country bans boiling of live lobstersSwitzerland has joined NZ's decision to ban boiling of live lobsters.14 Jan 04:00 AM
WorldHilarious moment bird photobombs weather reportA weatherman got a surprise when his segment was crashed by a bird.13 Jan 07:36 PM
New ZealandMaking NZ safe for native seabirds NZ native seabirds have their safety preserved on pest-free lands. Supplied by Forest & BirdWatch12 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldShocking footage emerges of man brutally kicking dogA bystander filmed the man kicking his dog on a Gold Coast beach.11 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandRowdy rooster terrorises west Auckland neighbourhoodA stray cockerel is tormenting a west Auckland community in the wee hours of the morning.11 Jan 07:35 PM
New ZealandHuskies dumped as owners struggle with careRescue centre overrun with dogs as ignorant owners dump huskies.10 Jan 07:22 PM
LifestyleDog owner receives threat to kill her missing dogAnonymous caller wanted the money handed over late at night at a cemetery.10 Jan 03:03 AM
New ZealandBeware the 'grumpy bogmonster' - DocDoc is warning people to keep their distance from an elephant seal near Kakanui River.10 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandDog that mauled 7-year-old in council custodyHunter Baldwin 'traumatised' after dog attack on fishing trip.09 Jan 07:57 PM
New ZealandNew home for Darryn the rescued roosterDarryn is in control of nine hens at his new home.09 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleMissing cat returns home after 15 yearsThe family had given up hope of ever finding their loved moggy. 15 years later he returned08 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandMy Rescue Pet: Eva the poserThis cat learnt how to steal the show and melt hearts.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldLoyal dog guards body of dead owner for weeks over XmasSeverely dehydrated dog rescued lying alongside body of owner who had died weeks before.07 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandMy Rescue Pet: Bob and ToddDumped in a plastic bag and left to die, bunny pair now footloose and fancy free.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrangers lend $13,500 for Roxy's surgeryCouple lend $13,500 to stranger to save injured dog's life after hit by van.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: NZ teen films dolphins, 'it was amazing'The Kerkhof family were out fishing when they came across a pod of about 20 bottlenoses.06 Jan 01:24 AM
LifestyleFamily watches in amazement as dolphins jump out of waterA family watches in amazement as bottlenose dolphins start jumping out of water. Supplied by Josiah KerkhofWatch06 Jan 12:13 AM
New ZealandPopeye the pocket rocketHaving a eye removed and tail amputated couldn't dampen this cats spirits05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Auckland's top dog names and breeds for 2017Labradors are the most popular dog in Auckland; Bella and Charlie the most popular names.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog rescued from steep cliff in DunedinEva De Pelsemaeker is reunited with her adventurous huntaway Bowie after a rabbit led him over a cliff in Dunedin. Credit: Gregor RichardsonWatch01 Jan 10:50 PM
New ZealandKiwi hit by car, unable to walkA kiwi recently released into the wild was seriously injured after being hit by a car.01 Jan 05:39 PM