New ZealandMP seeks crackdown on cruelty to animalsA first-term National Party MP is seeking cross-party support for a law change for harsher penalties in cases of extreme cruelty to animals.01 Jan 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Bob Kerridge</i>: Minister Hide barking up right tree with review of dog laws14 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandDog killer tops SPCA's annual list of shameAnimal welfare chiefs have revealed their list of shame - 52 acts of serious cruelty in New Zealand in the past 12 months.03 Oct 06:27 PM
EntertainmentStar's chicken killing provokes outrageBad boy <i>Dancing With The Stars</i> judge Brendan Cole has caused international outrage by stoning a chicken to death on a TVNZ reality show.03 Oct 03:00 PM
AgribusinessFed Farmers dairy boss responds to mistreatment reportsFederated Farmers Dairy chair Lachlan McKenzie responds to recent controversy over the mistreatment of animals on a NZ dairy farm.01 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandSPCA manager sacked in 'sham' review, ERA toldDavid Lloyd-Barker says a falling out with "Mr SPCA" Bob Kerridge was the reason he lost his job.10 Sep 02:47 AM
New ZealandCat survives being dragged 20km under carWhen Albie the cat didn't come home for tea, his owners assumed the two-year-old tabby was busy exploring.08 Sep 04:00 PM