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
New ZealandAlleged cat serial killer in DunedinSouth Dunedin cat owners are being warned to keep their pets indoors as police investigate an alleged feline serial killer stalking the suburb.30 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandKick to cat almost fatalA couple are planning to move after someone kicked their much-loved pet cat so hard his abdominal wall split open.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for beating dogAn Auckland man who beat a dog so badly it lost an eye and several teeth has been sent to prison for six months.11 Apr 05:30 PM
