Man killed by stag was a well-known emergency worker: 'Big shock to our family'
A man suffered fatal injuries in a stag attack near Invercargill last night.
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If you wanna be my baby, it don't matter if you're black and white.
Tenants stuck feeding dozens of ducks and chooks win $4000
Up to 70 turkeys, ducks and chooks were left on the property with no plans for their care.
Watch: Sheep caught playing on children's playground during lockdown
What happens when humans are in lockdown? The animals come out to play - and play hard.
Auckland cat shot one year after being thrown from moving car
Auckland moggy suffers from two horrific acts of human cruelty just one year apart.
Sharp spike in dog attacks in Hauraki District
Council staff in the Hauraki District have recently been responding to a dog attack daily.
How to prevent puppy cabin fever in lockdown
Your pup is probably getting as bored as you are stuck at home.
Animals break cover as the lockdown makes world a bit quieter
People are paying more attention to wildlife on their daily exercise walks.
Watch: Adorable footage shows what zoo animals get up to on lockdown
The tigers, chimps and otters seem to have noticed the lack of human visitors.
Wellington Zoo animals steal the show even without visitors
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Is a pet hotel an essential service during the lockdown? The Govt thinks so
Pet hotel met with praise and anger after they revealed it would keep its doors open.
'He wanted to live': How a starving kiwi chick came back from the brink
Clifford weighed 156 grams, around half the weight a chick his age should be.
Man's coronavirus quarantine fix for best friend
They say dog is a man's best friend. And Covid 19 wasn't going to stop this owner.
The Adventures of Clifford the Kiwi took him to Clifton Beach
The Adventures of Clifford the Kiwi took him to Clifton Beach, where he was found lonely and hungry. Video / DOC
Coronavirus: Penguins explore shut-down US aquarium
An aquarium in the US is making light of a bad situation by letting penguins roam free.
'A story of isolation' - The 36-year journey to find a new albatross species
A journey to answer a mystery since 1984. Are 30 isolated albatross on Manawatāwhi unique?
Rampant West Auckland rats kill native kōkako chicks
"The loss of every single egg and chick we saw this breeding season is terribly sad."
World's last rare female white giraffes killed by poachers
The mum and calf were among the rarest giraffes worldwide. Now there's only one male left.
Focus: Jess Ferri shares a special bond with guide dog Jade
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Horrific discovery in new sea creature's stomach
Scientists have named the new marine animal after what they found in its stomach.
Your pet won't get infected with the coronavirus. Here's why
Pets do get coronaviruses - but it is not the same virus associated with this outbreak.
The 14-year-old photographer on taking THAT winning shot
'Winning was so exciting. I'd never seen anything like London before.'
TV reality shows are going to the dogs
What makes something cute and who gets to decide what cuteness is?
'Extraordinary' discovery: Fossil of new lion found in Australia
The lion was about the size of a house cat and roamed ancient Australia.
Underweight puppies found by Hawke's Bay's Mohaka River
"We encourage people to call us if they're in this situation so this doesn't happen."
Pet dog 'tests positive' for coronavirus
A pet dog belonging to a coronavirus patient has tested "weak positive" for Covid-19.
Cost of pet care driving Kiwis to perform DIY home surgeries
One person tried to dock their 4-month-old dog's tail, causing constant pain.
Auckland cat burglar: 'He has an out-of-control addiction'
Bo the cat burglar has been swiping underwear from nearby washing lines.
Nest nightmare: 7000 wasps invade family's home
It's estimated up to 7000 wasps had lived there for up to a year.
Massive wasp nest discovered inside the wall of a Huntly home containing over 7000 wasps
Massive wasp nest discovered inside the wall of a Huntly home containing over 7000 wasps. Video / Karla Ferguson
Surfer 'punches shark in snout' after it takes bite of board
Pauanui beach on the Coromandel was closed following the shark attack.
'Frenzied': Dogs attack car, kill cat
A women heard what sounded like ferocious dog snarling in the early hours of Saturday.