Cold and dehydrated: Turtle found on Takapuna Beach likely from Costa Rica
The injured Black Turtle is being cared for at Auckland Zoo and is in critical condition.
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Horror find in dog's x-ray sparks warning
Owners concern after dog's visit to the park leads to chilling diagnosis from the vet.
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World Turtle Day 2020: Injured turtles get a medical check-up at Kelly Tarlton's. Video / Supplied
Toronto was obeying social distance rules. Then came adorable baby foxes
New York Times: As the city shutdown a family of foxes set up a den in a prime location.
Jono and Ben host new reality TV show for dogs
Jono and Ben's career is going to the dogs - literally.
Police drug dog retires after five years 'serving her country'
Tas started her life as a street mutt, and is now retiring as a top police drug dog.
Car v horse: Driver killed after freak crash in North Island
The horse also died in the crash.
Focus: Before Netflix had Tiger King, New Zealand had The Lion Man
Two big-cat men, different countries, different times. Uncanny similarities. Video / TVNZ / MediaWorks / Netflix
'Watching nature catch her breath' - lockdown boon for Hauraki Gulf
"I don't ever remember a calm day here without that multi-pitched whine of boats."
Focus: Police narcotics and currency detector dog Tas retires after 5 years of service
Focus: Police dog Tas was lucky to escape death row at a Nelson pound, now after 5 years of service as a narcotics and currency detector in the Police Dog Section she is retiring. Video / Mark Mitchell
Wild ride: Kitten survives trip across Auckland stuck in car engine
One of the men in the fire brigade played cat sounds on his phone and the kitten came out.
Canterbury dogs poisoned; Bonno turns a 'massive corner' overnight
The family, along with their beloved dogs, have lived at the Canterbury home for 3 years.
Lion tamer produces show in flat
With circus closed, trainer takes show indoors but animal welfare issues raised.
How to prevent your dog's 'separation anxiety' after lockdown
We're not the only ones who will struggle to adjust to life after lockdown.
Where are the humans? Picture special: Life inside Auckland Zoo's Covid bubble
The animals at Auckland Zoo have noticed the lack of visitors during lockdown.
Dustin the puppy swallows metal fork
"That's incredible, but an absolute emergency all in one, so you'd better bring him in."
Goliath bird-eating tarantulas at Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo has become the first in Australasia to successfully breed Goliath bird-eating tarantulas. Video / Supplied
Very good dogs don't necessarily make very good co-workers
Here's how this new-found time with your dog might be affecting your productivity.
Dog's hilarious DIY grooming fail goes viral
This epic DIY doggy grooming fail should serve as a hilarious warning.
'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe speaks to Jono and Ben
'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe tells all to Jono and Ben about what we didn't see on the Netflix show. Video / The Hits
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.
'Terrifying' great white shark encounter off Auckland beach
"Oh s***, that's a big fish," thought Steve Dickinson. Then it went for his kayak.
Tiger King: The three new shows on the way
Hollywood star in talks to make drama about Joe Exotic.
Love in lockdown: Pandas mate for first time after a decade together
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
Even with an absence of visitors, staff are still busy caring for the animals at Wellington Zoo during the Level 4 lockdown. Video / Supplied
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.