As the surfer readies himself for a wave dolphin commits the ultimate surfing sin.

For years, Auckland Zoo has been working with DOC to help the critically endangered endemic Archey’s frog, the world's most evolutionarily distinct and globally endangered amphibian. Auckland Zoo holds the only captive population of Archey’s frog in the world, has had great success in breeding, rearing and releasing the species. In this week’s Zoo Tales join Ectotherms and Birds curator Richard Gibson who takes us through the journey from collection to release of some Archey’s frogs into Pukeokahu Forest.

Pridelands Keeper Jessie Hill gives an update on Auckland Zoo's giraffe calf Kabili.

A wild horse had to be killed after it was severely injured in an attack.

Berlin's Tierpark says a polar bear born at the zoo last November has died.

Source: NOAA

A Thailand sea turtle underwent hours of surgery after she was found to have been attempting to digest nearly a thousand coins flipped into her pool by tourists hoping for good luck.

Six per cent of New Zealand's yellow-eyed penguin's have been treated.

Veterinarians in Bangkok operated on the 25-year-old female green sea turtle nicknamed 'Bank'.

The pit bull cross which "saved" a boy whose mother allegedly tried to drown him has been spared.

Think you're pretty good at taking selfies? These pets have their selfie game down-'pat' and will make you think again.

After five months on the run, Henry the rooster has been caught - thanks to a honeytrap.

Funding for a Dunedin penguin hospital that's saved 6 per cent of the nation's yellow-eyed-penguin population is set to run out this month.

Simon the ginger cat has defied the odds with leaps and bounds and scales stairs despite losing two legs.

Footage of a flock of turkeys walking in perfect circles around a dead cat has sent the internet into a spin.

Closure for father almost three years after his 4-year-old son was viciously mauled by the family dog.

Tourists often find themselves in precarious situations with wild animals. Here are some of the best moments caught on camera.

Named after their whistling call, whio are beautiful and charismatic ducks! In today's Zoo Tales find out how Auckland Zoo is working with DOC and Genesis Energy to ensure whio are in our future forever.

COMMENT: Rachel Smalley discusses whether we need to strike a balance between marine and human life and the environment.

A 94-year-old Kerikeri man is recovering in hospital after trying to defend his pet from an attack by two unrestrained pitbull terriers.

A crowd funding page has been set up to raise a reward, after a brutal horse death in Burwood.

Images in the media of chubby cats and well-rounded dogs may be skewing pet-owners' ideas of what a healthy animal should look like

These days, there's an app for pretty much everything - and, whether for practicality or play, there's something for every whim of animal lovers and pet owners alike.

COMMENT: While those who oppose 1080 will say it's indiscriminate, what's the alternative, asks Rachel Smalley.

Days after an animal skin discovery on an Auckland beach, a carcass adds to the intrigue.

Forget the musical Cats, here's a genuine cat show where the feline stars are centre stage if they want

A Wellington woman who left millions of dollars to the SPCA in her will was honoured today when a new $4million animal centre was renamed after her.

A 10-year-old boy has required what's believed to be the largest dose of antivenom administered in Australia to survive being bitten by a funnel-web.

It is still unclear how a piece of freshly-skinned dog flesh ended on Takapuna Beach.

Police and Auckland Council have been told about the discovery of the freshly skinned dog flesh.