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.

Breeding colony of 2000 seals north of Kaikoura at risk as part of SH1 rebuild.

Tisa the giraffe died after complications followed a health check.

Orca put on a graceful show in Raglan.

With their serpent-like necks and round unusual eyes, there’s just something about seeing our snake-necked turtles swimming around that is mesmerising! In this week’s Zoo Tales episode, ectotherm keeper Seth tells us about these long-lived and long-necked turtles.

Among the litany of feline stars, on the slate-grey platforms of Huddersfield train station, a new panjandrum emerged: Felix.

NOT HAPPY: Maureen Goodall (left), her son Doug Goodall, and friend Dennis Hopkins are concerned about the amount of dogs roaming

Police have begun a high-steaks competition, asking social media users to caption a photo of cows munching on a slightly different type of grass.

Living the dog's life just got a whole lot cooler with a doggie playground complete with a swing bridge, see-saws and tunnels taking shape at the SPCA.

A Mexico-based Kiwi and his wife are on a mission to find the $25,000 needed to bring their new family member back to New Zealand.

Maggie’s parents need $25,000 to bring their dog home to New Zealand from Mexico.

Three Queenslanders are being hailed as lifesavers after plucking their mate from the water after he was bitten by a shark.

A 50kg rottweiler has taken on the role of father and protector of three abandoned kittens.

An draft plan outlining a major redevelopment of Hamilton Zoo has finally been revealed after a two-and-a-half year delay - but the $80,00 document may be dumped in favour of a native wild life park with no exotic animals if the new mayor gets his way.

Vocal and destructive are just two of the words that team leader of Birds, Emma uses to describe our red-tailed black cockatoos! In today’s episode of Zoo Tales, find out all about these stunning new additions to our Australian aviary.

The Ark Pet Oasis that opened at New York's JFK airport this week features pick-ups, food and drink, micro-chipping and more.

How many things look good enough to eat but are actually toxic to our pets? Recently in New Zealand, in separate incidents, three

Rescuers who tried to refloat beached whales to return at first light.

A whale rescue expert is critical Department of Conservation crews didn't act sooner in last night's devastating whale stranding.

Say g'day to Bruce, Alf and Ned - our male lace monitors and learn all about these large, beautiful reptiles from ectotherms keeper Seth.

Auckland Council are promising singletons they will never be alone again if they adopt a dog from one of the three Auckland Council animal shelters in Silverdale, Henderson and Manukau.

Dolphins are being strapped into tiny crates so that they can be transported perform in circuses where they are made to jump through hoops of fire.

A cat ran amok on motorway causing a large tail during Auckland's peak-hour commute.

We already know that dogs are happier listening to soft rock and reggae. But there are countless songs throughout history that, in

A kitten found abandoned in Hamilton bush was born with no eyes, its new owners have discovered.

Strangers opened their wallets to help a small terrier mauled by four dogs.

Benjamin had been calling Devonport Library home for more than a decade.

The owners of Sammy, also known as Sergio, say they stopped counting when the vet bill reached $6000.

Video from a police officer's vehicle shows that a large steer got loose in Weatherford, Texas and led police on a chase that ended only when two cowboys on horseback joined the pursuit. Police say no one was injured, and the pursuit lasted almost two hours. One of the cowboys finally roped the steer to end its dash to freedom.