Little boy with an extremely rare lung disease has found a loveable ally.

Greenpeace protesters halted work at the irrigation construction site in Canterbury today.

Fresh Meats NZ says live-streamed video of sheep slaughter does not show animal cruelty.

Dire wolves were real. Now a breeder is trying to resurrect them.

Crew left "buzzing" after spotting the world's largest animal feeding in the Hauraki Gulf.

Bad breath aside, there are more alarming health concerns to licking your pet dog's mouth.

You wouldn't keep a lion or a wolf - but you can find dogs that look just like them.

Researchers have created a super-strong glue which can cling to internal organs.

This hamster had a rough day when it got caught in a wheel as its friend span round.

Animal activists use virtual reality to take people inside a farm shed with caged pigs.

Two penguin carcasses have been discovered after a slip swept away nesting boxes.

Research shows dogs get a rush of "happy hormone" when interacting with humans.

Harry Potter fans could be playing a huge part in the surge in the illegal trade of owls.

We follow this Kiwi Ace Ventura as she tries to track down a beloved lost pup named Marlo.

Meet "Simon and Barkfunkal": A man-and-dog duo singing in perfect harmony.

A Hamilton woman bitten in the face by a dog does not want to lay a formal complaint.

Tattoo artist causes outrage after filming himself tattooing kitten's leg.

Let's paws (geddit?) and contemplate this for a second

This story isn't likely to have a happy ending for the wee leopard.

A harmless "monkey selfie" that sent photographer into a court battle has left him broke.

"My jaw dropped". For the first time, a lioness is photographed nursing a baby leopard.

Adopted rescue puppy spotted sharing a blanket with a stray dog on a chilly morning.

It is extremely difficult to spot this leopard.

The animal was suffering from a raft of unmanageable health problems

Tauranga woman Tracy Pepper and the heartwarming tale of her rescue dog, Blue.

Humans tend to think that purring is a sign of happiness in a cat, but is it really?

How well do you know your moggy?

A random seal has turned up at a Te Puke property.

Florida plane crash became even more disturbing when an alligator devoured the victim.

Puppy left abandoned in airport had a heartbreaking note attached by owner.