The duck suffered 'high levels of pain and distress' and eventually died.

Lochie Bellerby's family are raising money for a private search-and-rescue effort.

Judge Michael Turner said the case underscored a "common misconception" in the community.

Driver involved "may have just made a terrible error".

The starving horses had wounds on their back and neck that were infested with maggots.

Bull mastiff Bolo suffered serious injuries.

The cat, who is not microchipped, was "shaken" by the journey.

Jincang Zhou believed the hedgehog could be responsible for the deaths of two chickens.

Auckland Council has proposed closing one of its three dog shelters, plus Waiheke.

Puppies drowned with mouths and legs taped: 'They would have suffered'.

Someone must know who deliberately and cruelly drowned these puppies.

Do you like animals and falling from 13,000 feet? Then this is a golden opportunity.

"It can be really hard if you've got a lot of animals or an unwanted litter."

"One walk has cost these puppies their lives."

Centres around the country are filling up as the lockdown continues.

"We were looking for him every single day for two weeks."

"We encourage people to call us if they're in this situation so this doesn't happen."

One person tried to dock their 4-month-old dog's tail, causing constant pain.

"It is impossible to say with certainty due to the extent of its mutilation."

Little Lambo was also living in a tiny cage.

The woman says the man appeared 'dangerous' and she fears he will kill again.

"What makes that person think it's okay to shoot an animal, a helpless domestic cat?"

The birds are decorated with tinsel and bows and can't fly, eat or drink.

Mojo has been waiting for a new owner since his died in August last year.

The three-week old kittens were spotted yesterday in a car ready for demolition.

The puppies were found dehydrated in a box in Porirua.

Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.