The attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.

'Let’s be clear - there is one bird that is better than all the others.'

Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.

Thirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.

Kate’s brother says Ella was instrumental in supporting him through his ‘lowest ebb'.

Girl required 10 stitches after animal's bite lacerated her lip.

Two-month-old Moo Deng has won hearts across Asia.

The Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons have just begun their breeding season. A deeper look at these beautiful creatures. Video / NZ Herald

A $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.

'Pass Wide and Slow' promotes safer driver behaviour towards horse riders on the road.

Michelle Little reflects on what Mosako taught her Kiwi friends as the crew say goodbye.

'Let him be free! He’s cheated death at least twice! He’s earned it!'

'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'

Friends of the Aviary want to turn the facility into a 'valuable, educational resource'.

Sheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.

There's a very short list of animals known to deploy names.

Team Telfer lines up six fillies in Race 5 at Alexandra Park.

It's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.

Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.

'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'

The puppy was 'at real risk' of drowning.

'I’ve received some really abhorrent messages, including death threats.'

Beachgoers in Mihama have been warned to stay out of the water while the dolphin is there.

NZ horses win four out of six races at the Australian Grand National.

Boots and his owner Phillipa Mentor are Health New Zealand's newest pet therapy team.