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Seal playing in the surf at Te Awanga Beach
Te Awanga local and professional photographer and videographer Michael Farr captured the seal playing in the surf at his local break. Video / Michael Farr
Swarm of bees attack French town, dozens injured, three critically
A 78-year-old man had a cardiac arrest after being stung 25 times.
Australian man dies from 'extremely rare' bat bite virus
There have been only three previous fatal cases of this virus since 1996.
'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours later
The pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.
Watch: Residents spots orca at Takapuna Beach 'literally' 2m away
One orca was spotted closer to shore, and then another big fin popped up.
Prince William under fire from Peta because his dog had puppies
Charity suggested Prince and Princess follow King and Queen's adoption example.
What to do in a dog attack
The Dog Safe Workplace director Jo Clough explains what to do if a dog rushes at or attacks you. Video / Katie Harris
Coatesville retiree retells story of the morning her dog was attacked
Coatesville retiree Denise Heald retells story of the morning her dog was attacked on their own property. Video / NZ Herald
Unusual guest checks in at Virginia motel – a two-metre alligator
The beast and its owner stopped for the night at the motel, and the gator took a stroll.
Kea Kids News: It’s a town filled with wild horses!
Reporter Martha and friends are in Minginui introducing us to their favourite four-legged neighbours, wild but friendly horses that have had free reign of the place since 1870.
These glowing axolotls may hold the secret to human limb regeneration
Could the human body be coaxed to regrow a lost arm or leg like this salamander?
She’s completed 99 Ironman races. Her motivation? Patting dogs mid-race
Jill Walker is used to the question - “shouldn’t you be running?”
'Sealed in' Seal gets rescued from Napier road
A video has surfaced of a seal getting caught in a net after getting stuck on a Napier road in 2024. Video / DOC
About 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's home
The property was overflowing with faeces and urine, says Animal Assist Senju.
Herald NOW: Call for pets to be protected under family violence orders
A call for protection for pets under family violence orders. Video / Herald NOW
Petition to ban private fireworks to be presented to Parliament
Tara Nowacki has shared how the use of fireworks affects her rescue dog, Zeus. Video / Supplied
Watch: Invercargill police get ‘incredi-bull’ surprise trotting down road
A big bull (mostly staying in its own lane) was captured on video trotting down Elles Rd.
Bull on the moooove in Invercargill, by Elles Road
A bull was seen on the moooove, travelling down Elles Road, by the hospital. Southern District Police said they "hoofed it to a residential address". Video / What's On Invers
Cat owner told her missing moggie had been found – it was a lie that cost her hundreds
'I was just so ecstatic that my cat had been found and I wasn’t thinking straight.'
Could catnip wine be NZ's next big export?
'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'
Small Business: Service with a smooch at Purrs & Beans
Faith-Ashleigh Wong and Shane O'Higgins talk to Tom Raynel about cats and coffee.
Eight cats killed on East Auckland street
Security camera footage captured in 2023 and 2025 shows two dogs roaming loose on an East Auckland property. Video / Supplied
Posh doggy daycare owner faces sentencing after 'repeated breaches'
Day of reckoning for doggy daycare owner Angela Beer.
Angela Beer from Pets and Pats sentenced
Angela Beer, owner of Pets and Pats, was sentenced today for repeated breaches of RMA at doggy daycare which was operating at Dairy Flat. Video / Sylvie Whinray, supplied
Shane Te Pou: Roaming dogs are terrorising our streets
Aggressive dogs often wander the streets freely and can be intimidating.
Council euthanises 56 dogs in two months
FNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.
'They can turn at any time': Mum's warning after 8yo daughter mauled by dog
The attack left Milan Tufuga with multiple leg wounds and needing stitches.