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Cases of pet heatstroke on the rise in NZ - here's how to prevent it
As temperatures rise, here's how to keep your pets safe in the sun.
Rapacious carnivores and gentle giants: Dinosaurs on display at Te Papa
The biggest dinosaur to ever exist is the star attraction at this new exhibition.
Neighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogs
Ruby and Simba have been the subject of 17 complaints from three neighbours.
Summer in the 09: The best things to do in Auckland these holidays
Sticking around in the city? Enjoy tennis, penguins, music, family frolics, and more.
Racing giants unleash stable stars, debutante has bookies running scared
It is a debutante who will have the bookies running scared on Waikato Cup day.
‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dog
The dog's death was because of 'human error'.
'I was dead scared': 82-year old reunites with street-wise dog after it flees crash scene
'I couldn’t lose her': Social media post helps 82-year-old find 'best friend'.
Meat imports make local market uneven playing field, NZPork says
There are concerns about nations that allow farming practices banned in NZ.
Duchess Megxit and Merlin show magic to shine at Addington
The hard work of northern training double Phelan and Purdon has paid off.
Assaults, abductions and abandonments: On the front line at NZ's largest wild bird hospital
"He was absolutely beautiful. We all loved him. He died after three or four nights.”
A Kiwi ranger's quest for wild tigers comes to life
The quest for killer tigers and a Kiwi ranger's eye-opening adventures in India.
Watch: Escaped kangaroo in Canada punches police officer in face
She made a dramatic escape. Then when it came time to return, she squared up to police.
Watch: Shaba trailer
Retiti is Africa's first indigenous-owned elephant sanctuary which was built for orphan elephants to be rehabilitated to go back into the wild. Video / Ami Vitale.
Twelve-metre monster: Rare juvenile shark rescued by beachgoers could grow to be huge, expert says
Perhaps swimmers and beachgoers should be a bit careful this summer.
Wellington Zoo welcomes baby giraffe
A baby giraffe has been born at Wellington Zoo for the first time since 2004.
Could a new drug make your dog live longer? And if so, should you use it?
New York Times: Longevity drugs for our canine companions are moving closer to reality.
Family whose Rottweiler ‘Chopper’ attacked vet ordered to remove ‘threatening’ FB page
A judge ordered the removal of a Facebook page that posted threats against a Tauranga vet.
Whale you wait: Curious orcas temporarily halt wharf work
A family took a swim into Ahuriri for lunch. Perhaps they'll stick around?
Baby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'
Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.
'She has to go everywhere with me': Pet chicken frequents job sites and cafes in Whangārei
Northlander Clark Ha has a special bond with a chicken called Yuki.
John Oliver unveils 'magnificent' Bird of the Century sculpture
'Pūteketeke today, pūteketeke tomorrow, pūteketeke for the next hundred years. We did it.'
Ranger called after florist dog pops out to see passing pups
Dogs can be in the owner's shop but not on the street in part of Whanganui's central city.
Editorial: Rigged election ruffled some feathers, but still an excellent outcome
OPINION: Our editorial on John Oliver's campaign hijack and its helpful publicity.
Farmer un-mooved by rare triplet calves
"I wouldn’t call it a special cow, it’s just another cow."
Foal play: Horse on the loose forces cargo jet back to New York
The pilot radioed air traffic control about the escape and requested a vet's assistance.
Wellington cycleway developers warned after deaths of little blue penguins
DoC has issued a formal warning over deaths amid Wellington-Petone cycleway work.
Why a South Island tractor driver’s chance moa discovery just got more incredible
Moa footprints discovered in Otago riverbed found to be second-oldest ever documented.
Caught red-pawed: Meet the serial dog burglar who made off with a neighbour's beef roast
Leo's swag of stolen goods includes work shorts, cheese graters, a hot pie and tarakihi.
Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.
Sir John Key's challenge to Luxon to deliver on great panda promise
Former PM challenges incoming one to pick up his lost zoo dream.
'Like a rag doll': Man survives frightening crocodile attack after biting it on eyelid
“It was a big grab and he shook me like a rag doll and took off back into the water."
How Phar Lap became a 'holy relic' in colonial Australia and New Zealand
Phar Lap has occupied a unique place in the story of Australia’s and NZ's identities.
Dog punched and thrown against wall discovered with broken ribs, collapsed lung
The woman attacked the dog after he relieved himself inside.