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Mystery donor gives Pet Refuge a boost by matching donations dollar-for-dollar
The donor's offer runs for one day only.
'World's loneliest elephant' meets a friendly face
After a seven-hour journey on plane, Kaavan arrived in Cambodia.
'Ecstatic': Beloved Pomeranian believed stolen returns home
Two men entered a property claiming to know the flatmates... then the dog was missing.
Man's elaborate trap to scare spraying cats
A man has set up an elaborate trap to stop cats and their smell.
Baby death: Dog remains in Hamilton pound as police, council investigate
One of the two dogs has been returned to its owner after the incident at Labour Weekend.
'Flooded': Animal rescues hit by kitten season and Covid
It's raining kittens and dwindling donations in a Covid year
A cat is said to be joining the Bidens in the White House
New York Times: The last cat to live in the White House, India, belonged to George Bush.
Tasmanian farmer killed by giant tiger snake
The tiger snake wrapped around the elderly man's body and bit him multiple times.
Cher travels to Pakistan to help 'world's loneliest elephant'
Cher has been helping set up Kaavan's move from a Pakistan zoo to a sanctuary in Cambodia.
Canterbury mystery: Is it a cat or is it a panther?
Global influencer Bare Kiwi spots a big cat - or is it a panther?
Dog suffers grisly wound while playing fetch
"We saw it and we thought 'oh my God we need to find a vet now'."
Loyal servants: The royal family's beloved pets
A love of animals runs in the royal family - these are their most famous furry friends.
Over 100 whales and dolphins stranded in 'horrific' scenes
Pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins were stranded on the Chatham Islands.
Family violence, including harm against pets, on the rise as Xmas approaches
Xmas appeal launched for Pet Refuge shelter that will help victims of family violence.
'Disgusting behaviour': Bird shot with crossbow
Lower Hutt Kererū Rescue founder Hayden James called the incident "sickening".
MeowTalk: New app which can translate your cat's meow
Ever wondered what your cat's meowing on about?
The rabbit house of Mt Eden: Neighbours at war over hundreds of bunnies
Havoc caused by what neighbours say are daily escapees from the suburban Watership Down.
Catch the pigeon! Bird in the hand worth $2.7m
How Super Duper and Hitman ruffled feathers at record-breaking sale.
Friends indeed: Charlotte Cleverley-Bisman pays tribute to her assistance dog
People with disabilities reveal the vital roles assistance dogs play in their lives.
Cat ban in Hamilton subdivision to protect native bats
The judge ruled the logic supporting a cat ban in the area was 'almost irresistible'.
Baby zebra dies after getting 'spooked' by fireworks
The foal's death shows the "tragic impact" firework displays can have on animals.
Dog people loving US election result (at least some of them)
New York Times: President-elect Biden is headed to Washington with Champ and Major.
Mum's horror bathroom find
A woman who turned to Facebook for answers was horrified by what she found.
'People are really seeing these large South Island black cats'
Yes, the sightings are genuine, expert says. But they're almost certainly not panthers.
Stop the count! Illegal votes spotted in Bird of the year
"Kiwi mob look kind of shifty so we are not surprised. Their eyes are too close together."
Local Focus: Meet Chucky the cockatoo, refugee from Cornwall Park Aviary
Monkeys are gone but large parrots remain at aviary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
White House goes to the dogs! Biden's rescue canine makes history
Champ and Major will mark the return of dogs to the White House after four years.
Meet Chucky the cockatoo who's a refugee from Cornwall Park Aviary
Meet Chucky the cockatoo who's a refugee from Cornwall Park Aviary.
Remarkable survival tale: Dog found after 24 days in log pile
An agonising hunt for a missing dog ended with a miraculous discovery.
Seal spotted swimming in creek near popular Hastings dog park
Seal spotted swimming in creek near popular Hastings dog park. Video / Supplied / Tim Anderson
Dog breeder receives death threats amid SPCA prosecution
Police are aware of concerning social media posts and ask people to report any more.