Chelle Tucker will run more than 120km for dogs like her beloved George.

The list details fifteen of the worst cases of animal abuse and neglect seen by the SPCA.

Experts believe the tortoise could be older than 100.

"I would say New Zealand is really backwards with its zoos.'

Karl Lagerfeld died a wealthy man. Speculation mounts around an unusual "heiress".

From a supermarket shelf, an adorable duckling has been hatched.

Miniature horse stabbed over 40 times in vicious attack. / ODT

The incident took place in a Waitati paddock at midnight on Sunday.

The Farallon Islands are home to some of the largest great white sharks on the planet.

The pandas curiously watched from a grassy mound as the girl was pulled to safety.

A statement said it realised there was "a need for population control of some species".

Suspicious noises and behaviour led customs officials to the man's carry-on bag.

The potential courtship ended in tragedy.

Kittens are being cared for by imprisoned women as part of their rehabilitation.

"She came home and hid under the bed...I could see a hole in her back leg."

Growing weaker by the hour, Cosmo was saved when locals came to the rescue.

Pests, pork or pets? Tensions rise over pig politics on Great Barrier Island.

Inmate says he has never had anybody to look after before.

This week sulphuric acid was allegedly dumped on a pet cat, which had to be put down.

Police have been notified about the incident and are making enquiries.

This heat can be very dangerous for your pets. Here's how to keep them safe.

"This is how tourists become statistics," one person commented.

Chinese geneticists have been criticised after cloning five monkeys to be mentally ill.

A fight between two native NZ species separated for centuries has surprised researchers.

"It's no different to when you'd walk past a Peking duck hanging in a shop window."

Jenny Li made public plea for her dog to be returned after brazen dognapping

Sniffer dog has $48k bounty placed on head by criminals because he's so good at his job.

Boo the Pomeranian has passed away, leaving his family devastated.

'It was the experience of a lifetime'.

Kane Westgaard and his two sons were fishing when they spotted the nearby orca. / Kane Westgaard