New Zealand'We really didn’t have almost any choice': MPs back public fireworks banThree petitions gathered 95,000 signatures backing an end to public fireworks.06 May 07:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandTwice-convicted former Pets & Pats owner linked to new wedding ventureAngela Beer's linked with a new dog-friendly celebration business in a pastoral setting.04 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandNZ shearers facing charges after sheep abuse footage uncoveredFour shearers face more than 20 animal welfare charges from the ministry.26 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandMan charged after footage of puppies allegedly being thrown into river shared online31 Mar 05:32 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Only rich people can afford pets': Do vet bills mean owning a dog or cat is now a luxury?21 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandBreeder allowed to own 10 dogs despite disqualification after puppy neglect, death09 Mar 05:55 AM
New Zealand'Local problems need local solutions' - Dog welfare advocate pushes for law reform07 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Should have known the risks': Winning horse and trainer test positive for meth 13 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Filled to the brim': Cats dumped at SPCA prompt urgent call for foster homes'The assumption is that because we’re SPCA, we deal with everything.'04 Feb 05:00 AM
CrimeThird member of well-known dog breeder family admits neglect after underweight dogs, lethargic puppiesThe odd case included an order to take off her wig in court after impostor fears.12 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban Janine Wallace was sentenced alongside her mother, Barbara Glover, after an SPCA probe. 07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne SPCA floods after heavy rainFlooding came into the SPCA and animals had to be shifted to safety. Video / Gisborne SPCAWatch06 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandChristmas miracle: Missing SPCA black cat Boris turns up 10 months after break-inAfter a vet check, Boris will be adopted by the woman whose house he chose.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Just like having a toddler': Council urges caution on puppy presents'People just don’t realise how much training, time, and money they have to dedicate'.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Callous and cruel': Daughter attacked as she tried to protect mum from violent dadHawaiki Dean Little had earlier repeatedly hit his dog with a large shovel.21 Dec 04:00 AM
Herald NOWSPCA warns against buying pets as gifts this ChristmasSPCA warns rushed decisions can end in abandonment once the festive season is over.Watch17 Dec 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What charities really need at ChristmasOPINION: Salvation Army's Andrew Wilson says need is rising as cash donations fall.13 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'The most concerning part': Waikato dog cruelty cases surge in SPCA reportsMore than 60% of Waikato complaints involved dogs, many in poor health.04 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animalsFeral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.27 Nov 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Motivated out of malice and spite': Woman's deceit leaves trail of victimsSally-Kae French sent fake documents to tribunals and forged emails from authorities. 08 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandHeartbroken horse owners back fireworks ban, urge Guy Fawkes cautionA select committee will consider three petitions calling to ban public fireworks sales.04 Nov 08:35 PM
New ZealandWhy the debate over fireworks gets louder every yearRepresentatives from Fire and Emergency and SPCA know the dangers of fireworks all too well.Watch03 Nov 03:47 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: For pets' sake – let's ban retail sale of fireworksOPINION: The harm to animals is a strong reason for change.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPuppies left in duffel bag now ready for adoptionThe pups were found zipped in a duffel bag on one of July’s coldest nights.13 Oct 05:00 PM
Crime'The animals were just left': SPCA seized more than 50 animals, many in poor healthOne llama was found with chewed ears, sparking concern over severe neglect.08 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBusiness groups push back on Govt plan to ban payment surchargesThe signatories include chambers of commerce, industry and business associations.24 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Three-legged cat missing for five years returns'He was trying to charge down the little cat cage door to get out to give me cuddles.'09 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand 'Barely able to lift his head': Pair prosecuted after dogs found severely neglectedEvidence suggested the neglect had occurred over 2-6 months. 08 Sep 12:09 AM
New ZealandUnexpected bill: Hastings teacher's bumper duck surpriseThere are duck tales and then there’s this.29 Aug 04:04 AM
New Zealand'I would have taken them all': Man snuck into SPCA after hours, freeing all the caged animalsA staff member was injured trying to retrieve the escapees, one of which remains missing.27 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Cats physically thrown at them': Misunderstandings at the heart of abuse of SPCA workers'In what other agency is that acceptable or normal? Sometimes it's too much.'04 Aug 06:00 PM
