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
New ZealandMan jailed for starving his two dogsTauranga dog owner Louis Delves jailed for four and a half months.23 Jan 11:10 PM
KahuLetters: Steve Baron got it wrong on state housing salesHave your say: State house sales; racist injustice; the cruelty of 108020 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandDog left 40 minutes in hot car in WellingtonThe SPCA received six calls about dogs in hot cars in Wellington yesterday.18 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandMystery bird decorator still at largeThere's no evidence the occupants of the house decorated the birds themselves.14 Jan 02:20 AM
New ZealandProperty searched as more decorated birds foundOne bird had red paint on its head and wings, to match the red Christmas tinsel.08 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandSPCA call for ban on 1080 challengedForest & Bird says their position will lead to "cruel deaths and extinctions".07 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandSPCA hunting killer 'sparrow decorator'SPCA Wellington is pleading for anyone with information to step forward.07 Jan 06:04 AM
New ZealandSPCA Auckland continuing work to desex cats in the citySPCA Auckland is among charities to receive $10,000 from Auckland Airport this Christmas.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMamaku woman mourning her shot 'guide cat'June Farndon said the shootings were a "criminal act and sadistic, unwarranted violence".13 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man punches possum in sickening videoSecond recent incident of animal cruelty in Taranaki.11 Dec 03:02 AM
New ZealandPolice, SPCA investigate 'stoned' kitten videoVideo shows a woman holding the kitten as a man blows smoke from a bong at its head.10 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandSuspected pet cat killer on loose in MamakuAnimal welfare inspector Talia Jenkins said the cats' injuries were "horrific".09 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandDog's best friend Bob Kerridge on the stroke that 'won't stop me'Two utterly contrasting events in 2018 caused the renowned animal activist to reflect.08 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandTwo guinea pigs disappeared from a Mt Eden home. CCTV footage at the airport helped unravel the mystery.Guinea pig travels around Auckland stowed in car's bumper before sharp turn ends joy ride.12 Nov 06:57 AM
New ZealandDozens of dead birds found at Auckland baysThe Department of Conservation is investigating the deaths.07 Nov 09:01 PM
New ZealandWoman who left dog without basic needs sentencedOwner whose dog was left chained up unable to reach shelter or water has been sentenced.06 Nov 07:57 AM
New ZealandDumped puppies found in sealed container in TaurangaPuppies found dumped in a sealed container in Tauranga ready for adoption.05 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandKiwi dog-owners lazy about walkiesPeople think dogs should be walked at least seven times a week, but that's not happening.30 Oct 10:39 PM
