New ZealandTake playtimes to the MaxMax has finished his growth spurt, so the 11-month-old's new owner will have no surprises.22 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.16 Apr 04:54 AM
New Zealand'Lots of crying': Family reunited with cat missing after cyclone one year onPhoebe lived in a colony of stray cats for a year after she bolted during the cyclone.03 Apr 01:52 AM
New ZealandSkinny, hungry, dirty and covered in fleas: Elderly dog reunited with owners after being lost for a monthRuby the dog was 'over the moon' at being reunited with her owners after a month away.25 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential homeSeizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.19 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandWatch: Twist in poisoned sparrows case, expert backs Daily Bread bakery claimsAn expert supports Daily Bread claims they were not behind poisoning captured on video.14 Mar 03:21 AM
New Zealand'So cruel': Outrage after poisoned sparrows filmed outside Auckland bakeryOwner says controlled poisoning of birds a 'last resort'.13 Mar 08:46 AM
New ZealandCourt intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'One of the dog's owners said she wouldn't be in court as she had other things to do.20 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Last resort': Adoptable dogs being euthanised as shelters at capacityThe report shows in the previous year no dogs were put down due to shelter capacity.15 Feb 04:12 PM
New ZealandNorth Shore 'poisoning' mystery: Calls for calm as suspicion growsResults of MPI testing are in - but offer no answers.08 Feb 03:26 AM
New ZealandResidents alarmed after birds turn up dead, fears they were poisonedAuthorities are investigating the deaths of dozens of birds at a North Shore park.30 Jan 05:58 AM
New ZealandSPCA offers half-price pets as adoption rates dropPet adoption rates have dropped, putting pressure on the SPCA.29 Jan 10:29 PM
New ZealandAggressive pups and deadly dog disease fears spark change at Rotorua's poundRotorua's council explains why it removed its dog drop-off box.18 Jan 07:03 PM
New Zealand'Should be banned': Why $5 colony eggs at The Warehouse are so cheapWelfare experts want clear labelling on colony eggs so consumers know hens are caged.13 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandSPCA feeling the squeeze with peak kitten season still to comeKitten season is triggered by warmer summer months when cats are seeking to mate.08 Jan 04:08 AM
New ZealandSpecial load: Washing basket kittens saved from doomed dump as SPCA voices desexing pleaIt comes as more than 3000 cats remain in the SPCA's care this summer.08 Jan 01:44 AM
New ZealandPets in need of new homes as shelters fill upThe busy period for the animal shelter had hit earlier than expected.06 Jan 10:27 PM
Crime'Wrong person before the courts:' Animal advocate says owners of dog should be charged, not herThe dog was limping for a year and a half but the animal rescue owner was charged instead.21 Dec 03:00 AM
Crime'No thanks': Man charged over dog mauling refuses to go into dockAbel Wira appeared in Kaitāia District Court charged over the fatal dog mauling.18 Dec 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Depressed, barely responsive and severely emaciated': Dog destroyed after neglectSPCA says 'no excuse' for Tahi's condition.14 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandSummer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquetteNorthland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.12 Nov 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Most severe neglect seen in years': Dog found starving, flea-ridden, injured and weeks from deathA man and woman have been sentenced to community service, banned from owning pets.06 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandDog punched and thrown against wall discovered with broken ribs, collapsed lungThe woman attacked the dog after he relieved himself inside.05 Nov 10:17 PM
New ZealandGuy Fawkes: Most Kiwis want backyard fireworks banned, plea over animal safetyThe zoo fears pyrotechnics could have dire effects on animal breeding cycles.02 Nov 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Proud to protect them': Nesting native birds a priority for airportA plan is being hatched to protect endangered dotterels nesting next to Auckland Airport.01 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandInside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming spraysWhat do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?31 Oct 07:00 PM
Crime'It's harassment': Horse breeder charged with ill-treatment of animals wants case dismissedThe woman is facing 18 charges of neglect involving horses.12 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandDefence Force investigating alleged animal abuse at Canterbury military campA soldier is being investigated for allegedly dumping a mistreated dog in a recycling bin.14 Sep 08:26 PM
WorldWatch: Orangutan hurls possum from zoo enclosure as onlookers scream'The orangutan was alarmed to find an unknown occupant in their bed'.13 Sep 01:19 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Auckland man sentenced after starving horses ate own faecesThe man was convicted of 30 offences involving 11 horses at his Dairy Flat property.26 Aug 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexingAnimal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.14 Aug 11:16 PM
New ZealandCalls for authorities to intervene over ‘local harmful cat feeder’Cat owners have tracked a woman leaving food they say is making their cats sick.04 Aug 07:50 PM
New ZealandNew mobile desexing clinic for Northland on the wayThe SPCA is hoping its new mobile desexing clinic will reduce unwanted litters of puppies.30 Jul 05:00 PM
