New ZealandSPCA at 'cat crisis point'The Auckland SPCA has halved the cost of adopting cats and kittens over the Xmas period, saying it is at "crisis point" with too many feline arrivals.19 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandCrossbow cat teen may get diversionA teen accused of firing a crossbow bolt through the head of a cat may be granted diversion.11 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandTeen in court over crossbow attackA teen accused of firing a crossbow bolt through the head of a cat has been granted name suppression in a brief court appearance.27 Nov 11:45 PM
New ZealandPet dog attacks SPCA volunteerThe SPCA is reviewing its procedures around dogs after a volunteer was mauled by a "family" dog that had shown no hint of aggression until it attacked.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDog suffers due to cheap collar'Clearly this is not rocket science.' The SPCA is shocked by an Otara woman's cruelty in neglecting to change her dog's collar, causing it a serious neck wound.12 Nov 06:49 PM
New ZealandDog locked in kennel chews off own footA farmer has been convicted of ill-treating an animal after his dogs were locked in filthy kennels so long one chewed off its own foot.11 Nov 02:13 AM
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
