Kiwi hit by car, unable to walk
A kiwi recently released into the wild was seriously injured after being hit by a car.
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Roxy the unwanted Jack Russell
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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.
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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
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Mistletoe the wobbly kitten
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Kiwi chicks born on Chrismas Day
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Couple have 39 rescue animals in wedding party
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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
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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.
Disabled dog Robbie gets wheels to run
Robbie the dog faced euthanasia when a surgery left him permanently disabled.
Pregnant sea lion hiding in Dunedin bushes
Pregnant sea lion seeking refuge from the males in a Dunedin bush
Dog owner's horrific discovery after holiday
They were trusted to look after her puppy. But on her return she made a shocking discovery
