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Too much, Kai! Overweight dog saved from death
Kai was minutes from death. That's until his new owner helped him lose more than 45kg.
Protest sheep says proposed marina would be baaaaad
A 186-berth marina has been approved for Kennedy Point, Waiheke Island.
Scientific trick to stop seagulls stealing your food
Experiments by academics have found gulls are surprisingly easy to intimidate.
Dog 'a wreck' after being abandoned by owners expecting new baby
Woman who was visiting the shelter noticed Rocco was hunched over and looking scared.
Celebrity chef's pets mauled in 'dogfight'
Chef has told of the moment his beloved pet was almost torn apart by his neighbour's dogs.
The dog ate my insulation: tenant fined after pet dog damages rental
A Palmerston North tenant must pay up after their dog tore out their rental's insulation.
Lonely widow going to jail for feeding stray cats
The 79-year-old fed them and kept them happy. They made her happy in return.
Man saves dog from death row after stealing him back from the pound
Desperate dog owner admits going to extreme lengths to save beloved dog from death row.
Two beloved zoo animals euthanased due to health issues
Auckland Zoo's Sumatran tiger and Wellington Zoo's lionesses were both put down today.
$40,000 trophy stag shot and killed in Martinborough
"As a rare breed valued at over $40,000, this is a huge loss for its owner."
A plot to kill? 'Savage' reason man couldn't sleep
He struggled to sleep so he set up a camera. His findings were hilariously terrifying.
Man caught with seven dead, frozen tiger cubs in Vietnam
The discovery of seven frozen tigers cubs has led to the arrest of a smuggling kingpin.
Rat killed on pest-free island Motuihe
A trap impregnated with rat scent ended up doing the trick.
Agreed to be a pet-sitter? Read this first...
Telegraph: Why looking after a neighbour's animals is guaranteed to end in tears.
Auckland Council adopts new rules for dogs on beaches
Rule change allows owners to enjoy public places with their dogs for longer.
Council U-turn over rules for dogs on beaches
Dog owners could soon be allowed to walk their pets on beaches for longer.
Bindi Irwin on love and loss
Bindi Irwin reflects on love and loss as she prepares to turn 21.
Rodey's roadie: Cat finds way back to country home after move to town
A much-loved moggy has stunned his owners — old and new — after trekking 5km unaided.
'Consenting hedgehogs' spark police call
Police rushed to respond to reports of a woman screaming in the bush.
'Shut up': Mum loses it over bossy note
The mum launched into a tirade online about her neighbour's 'noisy brats'.
Man faces eviction over emotional support duck
Landlord threatens to evict tenant over pet duck called Primadonna.
'Bleeding everywhere': Unrestrained dogs savage German shepherd
$950 vet bill after three dogs savaged Jerry the German shepherd.
The new enclosures coming to Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo saying goodbye to traditional exhibits like the tiger pit.
Scary even in death: Giant shark washes up on Waihi Beach
The reason for the shark's death is still a mystery.
Dog stolen from 2yo boy turns up home six years later
Cruelly snatched from the 2yo, he thought Fern would never return. Then a miracle happened
Innercity pet owners warned after gin traps catch cats
SPCA Auckland has a warning for cat owners in the Sandringham area.
Stolen dog returned to rightful owner by police
A woman has been in talks with police about the theft of the dog, Milo.
Focus Live Earlier: Gaggle of geese living in Auckland's Western Springs Park face being culled
Focus Live Earlier: Gaggle of geese living in Auckland's Western Springs Park face being culled
Vet's salt lamp warning after Kiwi woman's cat nearly dies
Sodium poisoning in pets can cause tremors, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea and comas.
Couple spend $37K cloning beloved dead cat
Devastated by the loss of their 18-year-old cat Cinnabun, they tried to immortalise her.
Should classroom pets be banned?
Animal activists claim the classroom is "not suitable" but schools defend the benefits.