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Cats at play with virtual birds

Council under fire over toxic algae

High Court trial for man who allegedly throttled police dog

The man who allegedly throttled a police dog while on the run will face trial at the High Court.

Dolphin population recovery

New Zealand's endangered Hector's dolphin population could recover if protection measures were extended to 100m deep throughout its habitat, according to a new University of Otago review.

SPCA dog now working for foreign army

A puppy rescued by a Whangarei SPCA worker is now saving lives by sniffing out explosives in some of the world's war-torn danger spots.

Social media tapped for new lost pet service

A new New Zealand lost pet service is looking to tap into the power of social media.

Up close to sharp teeth

Food industry put on notice over animal care

Box of bones fulfilled lofty ambition

Brian Rudman: Remove curse of these hell hounds

How many more people have to be killed or maimed by vicious dogs before our parliamentarians and police start to act?

DOC downplaying cuts to bird protection schemes

Chance shot for winning snap

Reward offered over Whangarei cat shootings

Lost goat found with psychic's tipoff

A family is delighted to be reunited with their beloved billy goat after being tipped off to his whereabouts by a person who claims to have psychic powers.

Attack not the first for killer dogs

Two large dogs that mauled a pilates instructor to death have attacked before, police say.

Yak attack stuns kids

Stunned schoolchildren watched as a yak attacked a woman on a farm owned by tycoon Alan Gibbs.

Dotterel return to breeding grounds post Rena

Furry friends

If your kids want to go all Dr Doolittle and talk to the animals there are plenty of places to do just that not too far away, writes Elisabeth Easther.