Farmers rescue horses from water after falling through ice
The ice is normally more than half a metre thick and safe for the animals to walk on.
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Cruel hoax over missing dogs
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This small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.
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A US zoo has animal lovers furious over its 'sick' Valentine's Day event.
Maggot-infested rabbit found: Woman banned from owning more pets
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Dogged defence force: NZ's four-legged wildlife protectors
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Couple reunited with stolen bulldog after $10k reward offer
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Pet lovers donate $25,285 for badly injured cat's vet bill
The owners face $30,000 veterinary costs after Alvin was attacked by a dog.
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Pilfered Parnell pooch: Couple lift reward to $10,000 for stolen English bulldog
Beloved dog still missing: "He [George] is a part of the family."
Dengue fever outbreak claims lives in the Marshall Islands
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Botswana auctions licences to hunt elephants
This comes after a hunting ban was lifted hoping to reducing human and elephant conflict.
'Oh, hello doggy...then snap': Man describes moment finger bitten off
'I'm looking down at the ground and there's my finger', man says of frightening incident.
Good Samaritan trying to save neighbor from dog attack accidentally shoots and kills him with crossbow
A US screamed for help as he tried to get away from two pit bulls.
Incredible footage: Fisherman spots 'hundreds' of hungry sharks
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Auckland pet owner's 'devastating' $30,000 bill to save cat after brutal attack
'His femur's snapped at the hip. He climbed through the door and cried in pain.'
'Go back home': NZ vet turned away from helping fire-affected Aussie wildlife
Kiwi raised thousands and headed over to Australia.
TVNZ calling for canines to compete in new series
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'Highly infectious' bird flu outbreak near coronavirus epicentre in China
Chinese officials confirmed 4500 chickens from one farm died from bird flu.
Thousands petition for greater seabird protection
More than 14,000 seabirds are estimated to be killed by commercial fishers every year.
Stoked goats' eye-catching beach day
Goats Steve and DJ joined beach-goers in the sunshine at popular beach.
A man suffered headaches and fainting spells. A tapeworm was living in his brain
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Dog rescued from locked, hot car; pleas to pet owners
A dog found panting in a fogged-up car was freed by his owner after stranger raised alarm.
A dog's life: Shane Bradley on past mistakes, latest venture
Serial entrepreneur Shane Bradley returns from a two-year sabbatical
Man disqualified from owning sheep, cattle after animals found in 'horrifying' condition
An Auckland man has been disqualified from owning sheep or cattle for 10 years
'Sleep tight': Billy the koala dies after being rescued from bush fires
"He was doing so well, until one day, he just wasn't. Sleep tight, Billy. We miss you."
Is this the creepiest way to get revenge on an ex?
A US zoo's Valentine's Day event might just make your skin crawl.
Debate erupts over dogs inside shopping trolleys
A woman has hit back after being "belittled" for putting her dog in a shopping trolley.
Matt Heath: Cats are getting a load of bad reviews
COMMENT: Cats have never been so marginalised as they have been recently.