New ZealandRabbit-swinging man says he was trying to show animal offA man is defending accusations that he held a rabbit by its ears and thrust it at passers-by in Auckland's Queen Street.27 Sep 05:08 AM
New ZealandFamily furious over air rifle attack on catA furious Tauranga family are demanding justice after an air rifle attack on their beloved cat left it with three legs.20 Sep 12:40 AM
New ZealandNeighbours at war over cat's deathRoss Allan says his children are distraught after their $1000 Abyssinian moggy was shot dead by a neighbour who thought it was feral.16 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCanterbury's missing petsIn a disaster, cats head for the hills, but dogs stick around, according to SPCA figures out today.12 Sep 11:56 PM
New ZealandSPCA boss is in doghouseWhen neighbours complained of the noise and smell emanating from the local SPCA, the council was bound to investigate.11 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Puppy stitched up after night of panicA golden retriever puppy needed emergency surgery after cutting off the side of his nose running away in panic when the quake hit.07 Sep 10:28 PM
New ZealandMissing pets add to post quake stressIt wasn't just humans shaken by the big quake - hundreds of terrified pets fled during the tremors.05 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAbused pup used as basketballA puppy has been rehomed in an animal shelter after being kicked, struck against a tree and thrown through a basketball hoop by four boys.30 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandOur hidden pet abuse shameThe world may be appalled by a British woman who put a cat in a wheelie bin, but it's minor compared to dogs being hanged in NZ, the SPCA say.28 Aug 05:30 PM
KahuSurvivor of massacre nearly loses life againThe owner of the only pup to survive a massacre of more than 30 dogs believes it has been the victim of a poisoning attempt.26 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandGirl sickened at sight of 'adored' shot ponySamantha Hall, 12, is so upset by the sight of the wound to her pony's face that she can't bear to tend to the injured animal.30 Jun 04:00 PM
Small BusinessHigh legal costs could deter ERA complaints - unionOrdering a former SPCA general manager to pay $7000 in legal costs could put employees off going to the ERA, says a union.26 May 11:44 PM
Small BusinessERA orders ex-SPCA worker to pay $7000 costsA former SPCA general manager has been ordered to pay $7000 in legal costs, despite being earlier awarded $500 by the ERA.26 May 04:22 AM
