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Dog rescued from steep cliff in Dunedin
Eva De Pelsemaeker is reunited with her adventurous huntaway Bowie after a rabbit led him over a cliff in Dunedin. Credit: Gregor Richardson
Kiwi hit by car, unable to walk
A kiwi recently released into the wild was seriously injured after being hit by a car.
Jazz the SPCA office puppy
Jazz spends her days in the SPCA office seeking attention 24/7.
How much Kiwis spend on their pets
The businesses cashing in on increased spending within the pet industry.
The dog that had to be a part of the family
Henrietta - the dog who filled a 15-year-long void in a family's life.
Roxy the unwanted Jack Russell
Found wondering the streets, Roxy has filled the void in a couples life
Fourth time lucky for Roger
Roger the Persian cat finally found a home after four attempts
New babies at Wellington Zoo causing a stir
There's babies all around at Wellington Zoo this summer.
What a purr-formance - Kiwi cat video goes viral
Cat wrapped in Christmas gift-wrapping paper goes viral worldwide
White kiwi's mating dance melts hearts
A dance few humans ever get to see has been captured on film.
Rare white kiwi mating
Rare video footage shows a white kiwi displaying mating behaviour. / Supplied by Pukaha
Neighbours' smelly cat saga ends in court
An Auckland woman's cats disrupted neighbours' sleep and forced them to flee their homes.
Mistletoe the wobbly kitten
Mistletoe is an uncoordinated, deaf, healthy and happy cat who lives an ordinary life.
Cambridge Stud's foal watcher: meet the woman who helps birth the country's future race horses
Lisa Roach is on foal watch at Cambridge Stud: working through the night to help mares give birth at the Waikato nursery. Photos: Alan Gibson
Kiwi chicks born on Chrismas Day
Two Kiwi chicks were born at Rainbow Springs on Christmas Day
Couple have 39 rescue animals in wedding party
The dogs and the goats were among the guests at couple's wedding.
Five animals who make great therapy pets
For decades, animals have been used to help people cope with stress...
Lake Ellesmere turns toxic
An algal bloom has fouled the water in Te Waihoura (Lake Ellesmere).
The vet saving zoo animals from war zones
This vet risks his life to rescue animals from the worst zoos in the world.
'How my dog taught me to be a real man'
For 45 years he hated dogs, but it was love at first sight when Grant met Ziggy.
Visiting the Amazon? Don't do this
You might want to look at the controversy over wildlife selfies before choosing tours.
Mauled to death by dogs: Sheriff describes horrific scene
Many suspected that someone else killed her and doubted that the dogs were responsible.
Cat ripper fears: Serial cat killer uses 'surgical precision'
GRAPHIC CONTENT: At least 400 cats brutally killed and staged for public display.
Cruelty behind the 'Bear-Dog' internet sensation
Brought in to an animal shelter, baffled locals say they've "never seen anything like it".
Calls for help turned out to be a goat
Member of the public said they "thought someone was yelling for help in the bush".
All New Zealanders are sheep shaggers: Google
Google has given a rather controversial but humorous answer to a Reddit user's question.
Vile pet owner hacks off cat's injured leg without anaesthetic
Pet owners make vile jokes about hacking off and tossing their cat's leg away.
Five children's books for kids who love animals
Kids are crazy about animals – especially when it comes to picture books.
Dog-study data could be golden
How 3000 golden retrievers could help all canines enjoy longer lives.
Monkey business: Scientists investigate monkey-deer sex
Researchers have found more instances of monkeys and deer having sexual relationships.
Woman fighting for her life after kitten attack
UK backpacker is likely to spend Christmas in a Aussie hospital after attack from stray.