Authorities urge residents to keep their doors and windows locked.

Reporter Francis is at Dive Tatapouri where the stingrays have come out to play! Get up close with these friendly fishes and learn what to do if they turn up on your next swim.

She became a viral sensation in September. Now she's weighed in on the US election.

The seizure – and euthanasia – of Peanut sparked outrage from fans.

The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.

It was 'heartbreaking' telling the family's 2-year-old Beans was missing.

Organiser says she's been cleared of animal abuse claims, considering show's return.

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A year after flying home for second behind Pride Of Jenni, Atishu returned to Flemington.

'She’s gaining confidence. We believe she’ll be competitive.'

Pantani, trained by David Butcher, is off a 10m handicap and could be the one to beat.

Roger James confident as Orchestral aims for Empire Rose Stakes win at Derby Day.

Some cat owners say ‘providing for the cat’ increases their feelings of enjoyment.

Co-trainer Bergerson confident after training adjustments for Captured By Love's start.

The former Irish mare destroyed her opponents in the A$5,000,000 Cox Plate at The Valley.

A resilient family cat was shot twice but still managed to find its way home.

Auckland Council plans to limit the number of dogs walked by a person at one time.

The man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after rottweiler Indy rushed the riders.

Burma the elephant receives an early birthday enrichment treat in the form of a very large ‘birthday cake’ - of the size, style, ingredients and taste befitting an elephant.

The Department of Conservation is using the latest technology to fight predators.

She sent an innocent photo to her mum. Minutes later she was dead.

The smaller seal reminded Char Tawera of a famous visitor to Gisborne over 20 years ago.

A seal lazily floating down Waimata River reminded Char Tawera of the (much larger) elephant seal Homer who famously visited Gisborne more than two decades ago. Video / Char Tawera

Keep their tails wagging happily with these five tips backed by science.

Herald readers share their views.

The Mark Walker-trained filly has continued her stunning run of form.

The winners from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 are revealed.

'She’s still user-friendly but at the moment the ears aren’t really that well painted on.'

Vada’s Angel often works with pounds in Western Bay, Rotorua and Tauranga , rescuing dogs whose time is about to run out. Video / Tom Eley

The DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.