The story of a man who lured a pack of seagulls onto a train with a bag of fish and chips took the internet by storm this week, but it turns out it's nothing more than an old joke.

The curious case of a huddle of Aussie invaders that long managed to blend in with our native little blue penguins has just taken another twist.

GRAPHIC WARNING. An animal transportation company is under fire after one dog died on a flight to NZ and another ripped its own toenails out.

The Aviation Security Service New Zealand (Avsec NZ) dogs have noses so powerful they can smell a bone over a kilometre away.

Animal rights groups are aghast this country is again being promoted as a premier destination for enthusiasts.

Trophy hunting is an industry that reportedly pumps tens of millions of dollars into the New Zealand economy each year.

Former All Black WAG Brooke McAlister wants her Romeo back - and internet mogul Kim Dotcom is stumping up $5000 as a reward for the cat's safe return.

Are you a dog or cat person? It's a debate that has divided animal lovers for generations.

With media ready to whip up a frenzy over shark attacks, debate rages on whether we should cull the ocean's greatest predator, writes Susan Johnston.

This feline was quite happy nestled among soft toys.

What happens when rabbits are let loose in a yoga class?

Wee Wee the piglet was rescued by a family from the side of the road in freezing conditions during a blizzard in the US.

Woolson, the ram rescued by the Dannevirke SPCA in a night time operation by jet boat, has finally had what's believed to be his first shear.

The animal is thought to be a cross between a raccoon and monkey.

A 100-year-old woman in Miami woke in the middle of the night to this creature cuddled up on her chest.

Digby Livingston and Stephen Franks suggest the way to protect indigenous species is to farm them.

For the ultimate in dog endurance, get yourself on the back of an Alaskan sled.

A social media campaign today saw Countdown bombarded with pleas from consumers to stop stocking caged eggs.

Hamilton Zoo's chimpanzee troop will soon have a new member, with female chimp Sanda expecting a baby.

A pod of four of the whales were swimming around Evans Bay.

A runaway Shetland pony leads British police on a chase through Crawley, West Sussex.

Facebook has helped a Christchurch couple be reunited with their cat which went missing from a local cattery.

A baby snake at The Australian Reptile Park takes it's very first breath.

Dog attacks make up nearly three-quarters of the total convictions for dog-control related offences in New Zealand courts since 2010.

Chairman Meow, an Auckland cat, received a Government reminder to enrol.

Cats are becoming the pet of choice in Japan, overtaking dogs. And the cat merch is picking up too.

Feeling the back-to-work blues after the Christmas holidays? The cure may be as simple as taking your pet to work with you.

The unlikely friendship of a sick kitten and three dogs.