New ZealandSPCA clips wings of bird schemeThe SPCA has clipped the wings of a programme that looked after injured birds.10 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandSPCA releases 2013 List of ShameBlack swans run over by a boat, a pet sheep bashed and set on fire, and fowl found stuffed in a chest of drawers have topped the SPCA's 2013 List of Shame.06 Nov 04:56 AM
New ZealandCrossbow attack: Owner to meet teenThe owner of a cat shot through the head with a crossbow says she will talk to an 18-year-old who handed himself into police before she decides whether to push for charges to be laid.25 Oct 12:52 AM
LifestyleChristchurch's quake dogsThe canine heroes and victims of Christchurch’s earthquakes are immortalised in a new book by Laura Sessions and Craig Bullock.27 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeens charged over grisly death of lambTwo Dunedin youths have been arrested in relation to the theft and mutilation of a pet lamb in the city last month.26 Aug 09:38 PM
New ZealandMan who starved puppy avoids jailA dog owner who starved a puppy to death today "narrowly" escaped jail, but has been banned form owning animals for four years.21 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandSPCA wants 'inhumane' gin traps bannedThe SPCA is calling for gin traps to be banned after two pet cats were caught and badly injured in west Auckland within a month.13 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandClinic for student flat catsAbout 60 "flat cats" came a step closer to domestic bliss at a clinic in Dunedin for the cats of tertiary students.27 Jul 02:48 AM
New ZealandFarmer offers lamb after child's pet brutally killedThe owner of a lamb which was bashed and killed on Saturday says he has been blown away by one Central Otago sheep farmer's kindness.23 Jul 02:26 AM
New ZealandPet lamb stolen, set on fire and dumpedA beloved pet lamb was stolen and later dumped with a smashed head and set on fire outside its Dunedin home early yesterday, police say.21 Jul 11:32 PM
New ZealandRoaming dog attacks riseAttacks on guide dogs by out-of-control canines have increased this year, leaving owners and animals injured and distressed.06 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSPCA 'mercy killings' spark investigationAn investigation has been launched into the "mercy killing" of about 20 cats and kittens at the Wairarapa SPCA centre in Masterton.27 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandSome animal testing inevitableSPCA head and staunch animal welfare advocate Bob Kerridge admits that some animal testing will be required as part of a new regime which is designed to prove the safety of party pills and synthetic cannabis.14 Jun 08:30 AM
OpinionMichael Cox: Former All Black's anti-animal cruelty message inspiresNorm Hewitt and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have started a conversation with school students around New Zealand.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPhoto gallery: Pets blessedAnimals are blessed at the annual SPCA Auckland Blessing of the Animals, held at St Matthew-In-The-City, Auckland10 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandHorses die after being hit by car in south AucklandTwo horses have died after being hit by a car in south Auckland this morning.28 May 08:03 PM
