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Police dog slashed in AOS call-out
A police dog is undergoing surgery after a man slashed her nose with a knife, before armed officers used a taser to subdue him.
Expert Aussie keeps 1200kg shark on ice
Shark expert Vic Hislop denies he paid thousands for a monstrous hammerhead which is now in a freezer while he decides what to do with it.
Family seek sadists who burnt their cat
A Rotorua family are on the hunt for the "sick" culprits who set fire to their cat, singeing its fur and causing serious injuries.
Human genes to be injected into goats, cows, and sheep
Scientists have been given permission to put human genes into goats, sheep and cows for the next 20 years.
South Africa: The lions from heaven
Many African tribes, particularly the Shangaan, have long believed that when the earth is sick God sends his children out in the form of white lions to heal and protect.
Pet shops investigated
A chain of Auckland pet stores is facing regular visits from SPCA inspectors after complaints about the welfare of their animals.