PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Out of hand' cat colony prompts calls for foster support'We need people to foster them otherwise their fate isn't going to be good'08 May 12:59 AM
EnvironmentNapier's Marineland: The sad tale of Daphne the dolphinThe striker waited, poised breathlessly for a dolphin to break the surface of the water.15 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Basically cooking': 347 complaints of dogs locked in hot cars this summer nationallyIt can take less than 10 minutes for the inside of a car to exceed 31C.06 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand20 kittens dumped: Think twice before buying kittens for Christmas231 felines currently at Rescue, Revive, Rehome Bay of Blenty.19 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Senseless': Bunnies and ducks killed at animal rescue centrePolice and SPCA are investigating.19 Sep 05:53 AM
New ZealandIt's dog month on Wellington's Cable CarThe $2 ticket for dogs will be donated to the SPCA throughout the trial.12 Aug 12:46 AM
New ZealandFriends rally around tireless animal rescuer who lost home and cats in fireSome of the cats being cared for at the property are still unaccounted for.28 Jul 10:58 PM
New ZealandPoison in tampons used to kill feral dogs in Far NorthLocals frustrated by the ongoing menace have taken to desperate measures.28 Jul 06:15 PM
New ZealandCats killed in fire: Firefighters seen with scratches on their armsAt least 11 cats have died in a house fire in Golflands, East Auckland.28 Jul 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLynn Charlton: Court action to round up rodeosOPINION: We can't claim high animal welfare standards while holding violent animal shows.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nutcase, evil person': Nine-month ban for repeat cat abuserTereariki Moses, 40, beat a cat to death with a plank of wood in 2018.21 Jul 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDog owner wonders why SPCA couldn't shut down alleged puppy farmAn Auckland man who bought a puppy from an alleged puppy farm in Northland wants answers.09 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandDinosaur man beats meth, declares war on litterTravis Takutai and his kids are raising rubbish clean-up awareness in Whangārei.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Butchered': Puppies shot by farmers, couple distraughtEach puppy would provide income of about $30,000 over two years from breeding.11 Jun 10:20 PM
New ZealandDumped in duffel bag, fell in an oil drum: The Napier cats that need a homeAlmost 50 cats now waiting for an owner after an influx at the Napier SPCA.03 Jun 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe duffel bag moved: Cat found alive in Napier church backyard hailed as 'miracle'Hallelujah's staunch face says it all - she doesn't forget those who've wronged her.29 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandWhanganui cat attack was 'confronting', says SPCA managerThe man in charge of the SPCA's 77 inspectors says animal abuse is a regular occurrence.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily cat back at vets after attackThe investigation now sits with the police15 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen's horrific beating of kitten; SPCA, police launch investigationThe video shows the defenceless kitten being kicked by a young boy.15 Apr 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Sick to the stomach': Family cat violently attacked in streetWARNING: Disturbing content. Both police and the SPCA are looking into the incident.14 Apr 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Devastated': SPCA investigating possible fatal poisoning of family's 3 catsThe cats, Murray, Grace and Breeze, were euthanised just days apart.30 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog found hanging from fence at South Auckland houseThe SPCA has committed to an investigation once they receive the relevant information.16 Mar 07:22 AM
New Zealand'Immeasurable pain': Rubber bands used on dog in DIY castration attemptThe dog was found in Christchurch on Wednesday and the SPCA is appealing for information.05 Mar 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Emaciated' horse left without food for weeksThe horse went several weeks without any food, and minimal water.10 Feb 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 1000 a year: Hawke's Bay SPCAs brace for kitten influxYou gotta be kitten me - for two years in a row the SPCA homed 1000 Hawke's Bay kittens.07 Jan 09:32 PM
New Zealand'SPCA special': From the streets to elite rescue dogIf disaster strikes it will be Byrn helping save lives.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Distasteful' video of dead possum shared onlineSPCA concerned that video might see people lessen their respect and empathy for animals.19 Nov 11:12 PM
New ZealandDog breeder receives death threats amid SPCA prosecutionPolice are aware of concerning social media posts and ask people to report any more.29 Oct 11:58 PM
New ZealandChristchurch man prosecuted for docking tails of two-day old puppiesHe was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court today.28 Oct 02:21 AM
New ZealandTop Auckland dog breeder could face jail in landmark SPCA prosecutionMore than 30 dogs were rescued by SPCA investigators. At least one had to be put down.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandShearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashingChristopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.23 Oct 06:11 PM
New ZealandCat owner prosecuted for neglected dental careThe vet eventually recommended euthanasia as the most humane treatment for the cat.20 Oct 07:48 PM
New Zealand'Left to suffer': Duck dies after being shot with an arrow in AucklandThe duck suffered 'high levels of pain and distress' and eventually died.12 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandFamily of Kiwi missing after ship sinking start GivealittleLochie Bellerby's family are raising money for a private search-and-rescue effort.16 Sep 11:52 PM
