New ZealandDog rescued from hot car death trapWanganui SPCA staff rescued a dog which they say was having a fit and near death due to being trapped in a hot vehicle.27 Dec 09:05 PM
New Zealand2012's amazing animal anticsThe idea was barking mad, but that didn't stop three New Zealand rescue dogs from becoming some of the most publicised pooches in the world.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSPCA: A labour of loveLiz Holdcroft says the 19 years she's spent at the SPCA have been bittersweet - she's loved and cared for many animals.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNext dog trick up in the air?Monty, Porter and Ginny have already turned heads around the world after video of them driving a modified Mini went viral on the internet. Now the man who spearheaded the training to put the dogs behind the wheel is considering their next challenge.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFlood of kittens stresses SPCAThe Auckland SPCA is being inundated with cats and kittens and is worried it soon may be unable to care for the animals.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew battery hen cages bannedNew battery hen cages will be banned and existing cages phased out over the next decade under a new welfare code in effect from tomorrow.06 Dec 05:35 AM
New ZealandDogs can drive: here's proofThree SPCA dogs are learning how to drive in a bid to change public perception on the intelligence of rescue dogs.03 Dec 09:52 PM
New ZealandTeaching dogs to driveAuckland SPCA dogs Monty, Porter and Ginny are learning to drive. Video courtesy of SPCA/Driving DogsWatch03 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandParty pills tested on animalsParty pills will be tested on animals before they are allowed to be sold because "human safety is ... paramount", Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says.02 Dec 01:16 AM
New ZealandAnimal stress not in Hobbit scriptThe volcanoes of Mordor are erupting right on cue for the Hobbit premiere, but animals have been the problem.24 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: SPCA joins with JacksonPeter Jackson is said to be enthusiastic about monitoring off-set conditions for animals used in film productions, writes John Drinnan.22 Nov 08:30 PM
New Zealand'I never meant to harm the Hobbit'A wrangler at the centre of claims animals were mistreated during filming of The Hobbit stands by his allegations, but says he never intended to tarnish the movie.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJackson to SPCA: ‘Nothing to hide’Sir Peter Jackson says accusations of animal cruelty are distressing to dedicated staff.20 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionCourts taking animal abuse lightlyParliament provided a clear direction to the judiciary when it unanimously increased penalties for animal cruelty in 2010, writes Catriona MacLennan.11 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHorse neglect brings convictionAn Auckland woman has been convicted of neglecting five horses in her care - one of which died of starvation.07 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAnimal crueltyA family cat cut into pieces and a carabiner threaded through the neck of a dog are among the most inhumane treatment of animals on the SPCA's annual list of shame.04 Nov 04:30 PM
