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Chickens feel joy too, says expert

Big fireworks displays prepare to dazzle

There will be several big public displays on around the country for Guy Fawke's Night, including quake-ravaged Christchurch.

Nineteen extra tonnes of fireworks imported this year

Man accused of botched shooting of dog pleads not guilty

Two convictions over dog attack secret

Queen Street lambs sent to be slaughtered

Vet quits SPCA after stray shot dead

Lauren Brazier: Compulsory student bodies need to join the real world

Bid to repel swallows ends in sticky tragedy

<i>Scott Kara:</i> Happy Feet's cute but he won't save our kids

The story of a sick penguin exposes a nation with its priorities askew, writes Scott Kara.

Swamped SPCA urges more action on de-sexing dogs

Puppy mutilators avoid prosecution

One-eyed Red now calls farm home

$2000 fine for stabbing dog to death

SPCA struggling as dog numbers swell

The SPCA is considering setting up mobile adoption centres in upmarket suburbs to help deal with an unprecedented number of dumped pets.

A dogged fight