Bloomfield's 'wholesome' reaction when rhino named after him
'Well that came out of the blue, what a privilege.'
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Daisy rescued after collapse on England's highest peak
Daisy the St Bernard was said to be "slightly embarrassed" after the 16-man rescue.
'No need to worry': Paw Patrol responds to false White House claims
No job's too big, no pup's too small, Paw Patrol is (still) on a roll.
Study reveals polar bears' looming extinction date
A damning piece of research claims the bears will be forced to migrate on to solid land.
Couple spend $20k searching for dogs: 'They are family ... we're not giving up on them'
Couple say they won't stop looking for their missing dogs Dice and Weed.
Worker who lost fingers packing pet food wins court payout
Bay of Plenty woman packing dried pet food had her fingers burnt and crushed.
'Hero' boy mauled saving sister from dog
GRAPHIC IMAGES: Boy receives gruesome injuries after selflessly shielding his sister.
Double tragedy: Judith Collins' 'darling' cat passes away
Judith Collins has lost two loved pets inside four months.
Stolen dog reunited with its rightful owners
A dog has been reunited with its owners after it was stolen over the weekend.
Car stolen with beloved dog inside
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Vegan protester covered in fake blood storms Aussie McDonald's
Footage of activist Tash Peterson's Macca's protest was met with mixed responses online.
Act of revenge: Man bites seagull after it stole his McDonald's
A seagull was left injured after it was attacked by a hungry man.
Police rush to Tiger King zoo after shocking discovery
Reports suggest cops have reason to believe human remains are buried under alligator pen.
First shore plover chick hatches at Cape Sanctuary
Eight shore plover have successfully settled, and two breeding pairs established.
'Destined for the scalpel': Puppies sold to testing labs amid pandemic
French breeders selling dogs to testing labs for experiments due to 'excess stock'.
Heart-breaking note: Labrador dumped because he hadn't 'lernt to be good'
The elderly dog was left tied up and alone by an owner who left a pathetic excuse.
Kiss of death: Elderly woman killed by cat
The woman's cat first scratched her, then licked the wound transferring a deadly bacteria.
Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
Taka the rare turtle making a splash at Kelly Tarlton's
Visit the Eastern Pacific green turtle found on Takapuna Beach at Kelly Tarlton's.
Clarke Gayford shares Neve's hilarious 'Grandpa shark' mix-up
Neve Ardern Gayford appears to have had a YouTube classic on repeat at Parliament House.
Focus: Kelly Tarlton’s turtle rehab
Kelly Tarlton’s Pacific green sea turtle Taka is progressing well through rehabilitation and is on track to be released later this summer. Video / Michael Craig
Auckland Zoo welcomes new primate enclosure
Primate team leader said the new habitat "is an absolute dream come true".
Councillors discuss closing Auckland dog shelter behind closed doors
Shutting down one shelter will save council $350,00 this year, it says.
Dog breeding in the Neolithic age
New York Times: Fossils and modern DNA show the ancient roots of Arctic sled dogs.
Majestic icon or invasive pest? A war over Australia's wild horses
New York Times: Scientists are at odds with activists over Australia's brumby population.
'Don't touch my dog': Why pets aren't public property
Abigail Butcher explains why seeing dogs as public property puts the vulnerable at risk.
World's oldest golden retriever turns 20 years old
Happy 20th birthday to Augie, celebrated with carrot cake and doggie play time.
Threats laid against NZ's resident leopard seal Owha
The seal allegedly popped an inflatable dinghy, causing it to sink.
Confessions of a 'cat daddy' and why it's such a turn-off
When Daniel Murray adopted two cats, he was warned about the effect on his love life.
Vet's warning after dog's 'shocking' mishap with new toy
Brax won't be allowed to play with his favourite toy any time soon.
The return of the platypuses
New York Times: Rescued from Australia's fires, these wild platypuses are returned home.
Clarke Gayford's Māui dolphin dad cardigan
The fishing show host is a big fan of the newest addition to his cardigan collection.
How genetically modified NZ goats could help fight cancer
Genetically-tweaked goats could aid in the fight against cancer, NZ trial finds.