Sam and his porcine pal Chester have formed an unbreakable bond.

The family of a missing dog fear it may have been stolen from their Mangere home.

Experts say pets expose children to bacteria early in life which boosts their immunity.

Jack Russell "Jacko" has been trapped down the sinkhole since early yesterday.

Ectotherm keeper Mike introduces our Grand and Otago skinks.

This Pomeranian pup has certainly found her prince charming.

A horse is a horse of course - except when it's not.

Worms - ghastly parasites that live inside our pets.

COMMENT: Those who pick up dog leavings are simply the best of us, writes Matt Heath.

Two protected dolphins are found dead and now the hunt is on to find out who killed them.

Is April the Giraffe actually pregnant, or have we all been fooled by an elaborate prank?

A goat who's "like a cross between Bob Marley and Tom Jones" is looking for a new home.

After fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a zookeeper at Auckland Zoo, team leader of Primates Amy talks about how a life-changing trip to the Sumatran jungle ignited her passion for helping orangutans in the wild.

An ex NZ Herald Focus cameraman is at the centre of a daring and dangerous animal rescue in the war stricken city of Mosul.

The chick from Moehau successfully arrived with a little bit of last-minute help.

Most sat and stared blankly at the obstacles or hid in the cat tunnel.

Don't say the animal has gone 'to sleep' - know how to share the news of a pet dying.

Toilet-training cats is surprisingly possible and the benefits are great.

Massey University vet students have revealed a very cheeky fundraising venture.

Your vacuum cleaner is your best friend... Vacuuming is one of the best ways to clear the air in your home and get rid of any excess

New research in New Zealand has shown what dogs and their ancestors have known for thousands of years.

A chimpanzee has been filmed using tools to apparently clean the corpse of another chimp.

A new charitable trust aims to encourage empty nesters to adopt a dog with a creative media campaign

Campaign brings together pet charities in a bid to have empty nesters "replace" their children with rescue dogs.

At a last minute wedding planned after the bride was diagnosed with terminal cancer, this pooch was given a special role.

A kind aquarium worker has lent a sinking goldfish a fin.

Slow-growing, spiny-backed and truly unique - take a tour with Ectotherm keeper Julie and meet Toa, Tipua, Taki and Flame, just a few of the incredible tuatara that live at Auckland Zoo.

Source: Crufts

Floodwaters washed a goat into a tree in Dargaville.

Afterglow Miami Ink the American Cocker Spaniel has been crowned Best In Show at this year's Crufts.