New ZealandHawke's Bay cat drags leg trap for 30 hours into arms of SPCA inspectorCat drags its way to SPCA inspector after 30 hours trapped in jaws of spring-loaded trap.05 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandAbandoned dog tied to bin on state highwaySPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.05 Sep 12:26 AM
New ZealandMan who stapled dog's wound himself prosecutedGraphic warning: The dogs received life-threatening injuries but were not taken to vet.30 Aug 06:59 AM
New ZealandGarry's back: Cat home five years after going missingLisa Pederson had given up hope of ever seeing her beloved cat again.25 Aug 03:06 AM
New Zealand'Senseless violence' as elderly cat shot with slug gunThe 13-year-old cat is believed to have been shot on Tuesday last week.20 Aug 09:22 PM
CrimeNorthland news in brief: Marsden Cove next stage opensNews briefs from across Northland.26 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay cat with no back paws: Juno needs a safe forever homeJuno's umbilical cord may have wrapped around feet in the womb, cutting off blood supply.26 Jul 04:15 AM
New ZealandHorse neglect: Elderly mare Tubby reduced to 'bag of bones'Aged chestnut Tubby was found in a bad way on Canterbury farm.23 Jul 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Delightful characters': Why you should adopt an elderly petNick and Waititi must be adopted out together, and will need a committed owner.17 Jul 03:39 AM
New ZealandMan threw dog against wall because it 'prevented him from relaxing'He was supposed to be taking care of Rafa. Instead he abused him, causing him to go blind.15 Jul 12:49 AM
New ZealandSPCA investigates 'swastika' on dogAllegations of Nazi imagery investigated by SPCA.10 Jul 02:45 AM
New ZealandInnercity pet owners warned after gin traps catch catsSPCA Auckland has a warning for cat owners in the Sandringham area.04 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSpate of cat shootings have residents on edgePolice believe there a link to three shootings in the area.25 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandOwner fined and disqualified for neglecting ponyPoncho the pony's feet were so sore that he could barely move to his food or water.25 Jun 08:07 AM
New ZealandMan prosecuted after starving horseCanterbury man prosecuted by SPCA for ill-treating his horse.05 Jun 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Let's do it': SPCA inspector takes giant leap to save animalsEight dumped emaciated puppies inspire SPCA's Renee Hickey to fundraise.31 May 12:48 AM
New ZealandWellington SPCA's longest staying animalsMeet the animals that have been staying at Wellington SPCA for nearly a year.20 May 05:14 AM
New ZealandDoggy daycare owner sentenced after pet killedWilson, a 17-month-old dog, was found dead and covered in bite wounds.08 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandNapier hit-and-run leaves Archie the dog homeless, needing surgeryThe SPCA is reaching out to members of the public who might be able to help Archie.07 May 01:50 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced after beating puppyCCTV footage showed the man beating the puppy for nine minutes.27 Mar 05:44 AM
New ZealandInvestigation launched after images emerge of emaciated cattleSAFE said it was appalled to see the emaciated state of the cows.26 Mar 10:03 PM
PoliticsLetters: 'Sprung from our society'Australians have facilitated the election of some people with extreme and divisive views.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan who broke dog's leg and let it suffer jailed for a yearA man has been jailed for a year after breaking his dog's leg and then letting it suffer.05 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandDecapitated goat stuffed in Morrinsville letterboxA body of a dead goat was found stuffed in a Morrinsville letterbox04 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandDogs' beach ban hours could be extendedThe council is asking Aucklanders for their thoughts on the proposed change.27 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandSPCA List of Shame: Starved horses, dumped kittens and beaten dogsThe list details fifteen of the worst cases of animal abuse and neglect seen by the SPCA.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced after dog stabbed with filleting knifeA man has been convicted after stabbing his friend's elderly dog with a filleting knife.14 Feb 09:33 PM
New ZealandSPCA clarifies stance on 1080: 'Not anti-pest control' but must be humaneA statement said it realised there was "a need for population control of some species".11 Feb 05:40 PM
New ZealandNelson fires could still be burning in MarchWakefield evacuees could return home tonight, dew and high humidity helping firefighters.10 Feb 11:10 PM
New ZealandResidents devastated after cats shot with slug gun"She came home and hid under the bed...I could see a hole in her back leg."08 Feb 07:36 PM
New ZealandNelson fire: SPCA and MPI save pigs from certain deathThey were told it wasn't safe but they couldn't leave the pigs trapped inside a pen.07 Feb 06:57 PM
New ZealandPet cat put down after being doused in sulphuric acidPolice have been notified about the incident and are making enquiries.31 Jan 06:36 AM
EnvironmentLetters: Deport the possums back to OzIf we want bird life, we need healthy bush. If we want healthy bush, possums must go.31 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandWoman camping by river with pets after losing rental homeCamping isn't fun when there's no alternative29 Jan 05:00 AM
