The rare birth of twin giraffes at Auckland Zoo came with a bittersweet blow after one calf had to be put down.

From getting their heads stuck in strange places to getting tangled in lingerie, owners have shared dog fails that are bound to make you laugh out loud.

This week, the Herald takes a look at Kiwis who are dedicated to helping our animals. Today Jamie Morton talks to Project Jonah's Daren Glover.

Last year 60,000 animals, including severely abused dogs and kittens with extra toes, made their way through the doors of the SPCA's

A raccoon that was trapped in a drain pipe under a parking lot was rescued after almost 20 hours only to collapse and die the following morning.

Long before the internet went crazy for cats, writers throughout history wrote our feline friends into their stories - using their

When an Invercargill teen was told she couldn't have a horse, she took matters into her own hands.

Feel dogged by news of the Kardashians this year? We've got another one for you.

New Zealand native bird, the Kaka, is one of bird keeper Sarah Anderson’s favourites – especially cheeky Ned. Join Sarah in the Forest aviary for an early more cashew with a Kaka. 5 January

Source: LiveLeak. This dog-drawn rickshaw was spotted last week on the streets of Baoding City in the Herbei province, China.

Urgent action is needed to stop the cheetah - the world's fastest land animal - sprinting to extinction, experts have warned.

Stranded on a train track for 2 days, this terrified dog faced certain death. But thanks to her loving companion, Lucy survived the horrifying ordeal.

Andrew Woodward was stoked as he opened his Christmas gifts, but that excitement soon turned to horror - and it was all caught on video.

A massive seal is running amok in Tasmania, with authorities struggling to keep it under control.

With Christmas come and gone, most of us were feeling our most festive - however, there are a few who were struggling to get in the mood.

Taking home a foster pet from a shelter or rescue home can be one of the most rewarding things for animal-lovers of all ages. 'Fostering'

There's no paws for Santa Claws as Auckland's cat cafe opens its doors for Christmas.

A corgi called Monty whose cattle herding instincts landed him in trouble with the council looks destined to suffer the indignity of being forced to wear a muzzle in public.

Cheetahs are among an increasing number of protected species being used for animal research in New Zealand.

A one-day-old kitten found soaking and abandoned on the streets of Auckland has blossomed into New Zealand's most famous tom.

Dog fanatic had to give up her job and sell her designer handbags and jewellery in order to care for her 30 pugs.

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A Russian trawlerman has been sharing images of nightmarish creatures from the depths that have been turning up in his nets.

One of the most-read Lifestyle stories in 2016: What is it about these unlucky chosen few that makes them mosquito magnets?

A panda was caught on video playing with its new friend: a snowman. But tragedy strikes when he falls off, decapitating his new friend.

watch this amazing panda take on a snowman.

Dogs are considered property and have 'no familial rights', a Canadian judge said when rejecting separated couple's application to sort out pets' living arrangements

Our colourful rainbow lorikeets have moved into their walkthrough aviary in the new Strangely Beautiful Australia - watch as zookeeper Deja Rivera introduces us to these noisy and inquisitive birds!

GRAPHIC WARNING: A calf has been brutally shot at least five times and left to die a slow painful death in the South Island.

Missing Morris Myna may be in Mangere Bridge, claiming to be a yoga guru.