JR has completely changed the life of Gay Henderson after her diagnosis.

Two injuredFiordland Crested Penguins are having treatment at Wellington Zoo’s veterinary hospital The Nest Te Kōhanga. They were rescued and sent up from the West Coast of the South Island. / Supplied by Wellington Zoo

Rabbit numbers on the Moeraki peninsula have skyrocketed and are at "plague" proportions, residents say. Credit: Otago Daily Times

Puppies need exposure to different people so they are not fearful of strangers.

Army personnel dig a trench to the sea in a bid to help rescue a stricken Orca on a Marlborough beach. Twitter / @NZarmy

A cow chases a trailer while calves are being taken away. SAFE says cows are distressed when they’re separated from their children just like a human mother would be. / Supplied by SAFE

Trixie the dog has been mauled by a Rottweiler while walking off leash last Thursday, her owner urges for more watchful dog owners. Source - Supplied

It's been a tough month for pets in politics.

Dozens of people, including the army, were involved in the operation.

A diver whose dad was savaged to death in a shark attack encountered eight of the animals in a feeding frenzy around a whale carcass. / Caters News

Create some high fashion for your family pet.

NZ's "First Cat" Paddles has been buried in her favourite sunny spot with her toys.

Meet Crystal and her lookalike.

A little girl has been reunited with her puppy after it was stolen during a burglary.

SPCA seeking good homes for great kittens and cats. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Only 1 in 10 households now have a pet goldfish.

COMMENT: Most are feeling for the Prime Minister and then Gareth puts the boot in.

The fur seal pups were born in the aftermath of the Kaikoura quake.

Well-known cat hater Gareth Morgan doesn't hold back after PM's moggie is run over.

The duck was found alive but in extreme pain from fireworks-related injuries.

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While most of the country was glued to the New Zealand election last month..

They're popular tourist spots in Asia but experts warn you should stay away from trend.

It's no longer monkeys or dogs, but lots of animals still get sent into space.

Disney knew it had an alligator problem before a two-year-old boy was killed last year.

A woman reveals how she deeply regrets adding a dog to her family.

Kiwi fisherman stunned as shark flies off the water right by his jetski. Supplied by Facebook / Jetski Fishing Show

Orca were spotted swimming around Auckland Ports. Ports of Auckland / Karen Hemingway

Vet charged with animal cruelty after lying to a family about euthanising their dog.

The annual list of animal cruelty is shocking.