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US firefighters rescue Cinder the elk calf from wildfire ashes

Montana-based firefighter Nate Sink happened upon the motionless elk calf on the ground of a fire-blackened New Mexico forest.

North America •4:20am

Man fined after taking venomous sea snake from Manawatū beach

The man put it in a plastic bag and shared videos of it on TikTok to get likes.

Environment •Wed, May 25

Chihuahua puppy found in US with arrow through neck to live

A woman reported finding the wounded dog in a neighbourhood near the city of Desert Hot Springs after hearing the puppy “screaming”.

North America •Tue, May 24

Dog fighting rings terrify Northland canine lovers

Owners of stolen pets are urging police to put dog fighting gangs down.

Northland •Tue, May 24

Over 40 dead blue penguins wash up on Far North beach

The Department of Conservation said it's a warning sign of the impacts to come from climate change.

Animals •Tue, May 24

Cattle bled like a 'fountain' after Tauranga man's dehorning

Russell Williams, 59, admitted using heavy loppers to cut the tips off the horns of three cattle.

Animals •Mon, May 23

Farmers warn meat and dairy prices set to soar further

One farmer said there's "real concern" a shock may be on the way and there will be a "big reset" in what people are willing to pay for lamb.

Farming •Mon, May 23

DOC inaction revealed at marina development near Kororā

Protest groups fought the development from the beginning, and now, the local MP Chloe Swarbrick has discovered DOC didn't step in when it had the chance.

Conservation •Sat, May 21

NSW government lists koala as endangered

It acknowledged the beloved furry marsupial is at risk of becoming extinct.

Australia •Fri, May 20

4-month-old baby smothered to death by family dog - Coroner

The Coroner said Korowai-Aroha Maru-Walker was "clearly loved and well cared for by her whānau", and her death was a tragedy.

Hamilton And Waikato •Fri, May 20

Pug health poor - no longer 'typical' dog, study finds

There extreme features, bred for cuteness, have almost doubled the number of health issues when compared to other dogs.

Science •Wed, May 18

Mystery remains as to who killed 'tame' eels in Whangamatā

Three longfin eels were found speared and left for dead in part of a river which runs through the Whangamatā Golf Club last month.

Environment •Wed, May 18

Watch: Retired racing greyhounds return to Waikato track

The Waikato Greyhound Racing Club invited owners and retired racers back to their old stomping ground.

Animals •Wed, May 18

Buyer steps in to help struggling Canterbury pig farmer

Hamish Mee had begun digging mass graves for pigs he couldn't sell.

Animals •Wed, May 18

Kiwi man heads to war-torn Kyiv to help save pets

A lot of animals have been caught up in the chaos.

Animals •Tue, May 17

Mass pig graves being dug as pork industry on brink of collapse

Pig farmers say the industry is in crisis, with some fearing they'll have to kill and dump animals as it falls apart.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Tue, May 17

Man wrestles free from crocodile in Queensland

A rescuer said the man was in a lot of pain and the bite wounds were deep.

Australia •Sun, May 15

Bracing for her future: Baby giraffe fitted with orthotic

The calf was born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with her front limb bending the wrong way. Safari park staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.

Animals •Sun, May 15

New way to keep treasured pets close after they pass

For many pet lovers a wooden box of ashes is not enough.

Animals •Thu, May 12

Man killed partner's dog in 'horrific and brutal manner' - SPCA

The Lower Hutt man beat his partner's miniature poodle Millie to death after being asked to look after her for an hour.

Animals •Wed, May 11

Animals

Latest Stories

US firefighters rescue Cinder the elk calf from wildfire ashes

Man fined after taking venomous sea snake from Manawatū beach

Chihuahua puppy found in US with arrow through neck to live

Dog fighting rings terrify Northland canine lovers

Over 40 dead blue penguins wash up on Far North beach

Cattle bled like a 'fountain' after Tauranga man's dehorning

Farmers warn meat and dairy prices set to soar further

DOC inaction revealed at marina development near Kororā

NSW government lists koala as endangered

4-month-old baby smothered to death by family dog - Coroner

Pug health poor - no longer 'typical' dog, study finds

Mystery remains as to who killed 'tame' eels in Whangamatā

Watch: Retired racing greyhounds return to Waikato track

Buyer steps in to help struggling Canterbury pig farmer

Kiwi man heads to war-torn Kyiv to help save pets

Mass pig graves being dug as pork industry on brink of collapse

Man wrestles free from crocodile in Queensland

Bracing for her future: Baby giraffe fitted with orthotic

New way to keep treasured pets close after they pass

Man killed partner's dog in 'horrific and brutal manner' - SPCA

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