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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Danish mother donates daughter’s pony to zoo to be eaten by lions
The zoo posted an appeal for pets to be donated as feed for its predators last month.
Small Business: Dopaw brings glamour to raw pet food for paws-itive health
Lou Anne Lowry talks to Tom Raynel about her pet-food business, Dopaw.
Morning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounter
A resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.
'They looked very happy': Why farmers are playing jazz to cows
'We always have music on in the milking parlour... not just for the staff to listen to.'
Perennial placegetter picks Grand day to finally come out on top
A trainer who has tasted Auckland Cup success has now captured a historic Grand National.
Woman illegally takes dogs into Tongariro National Park, posts about it on Facebook
Dogs are banned in the park, including in vehicles and skifields.
'Farewell Magda': Sam Neill mourns death of 'beloved' pet
Named after Kath & Kim's Magda Szubanski, Magda the duck died 'peacefully in her sleep'.
Fowl play: Happy ending for feathered All Blacks pitch invader
The incident occurred during the second half of the All Blacks v France match in Hamilton.
‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problem
Lion ownership in Thailand has grown to nearly 500 registered lions.
Lucy Lawless demands justice for 'brutish' shooting of cat co-star
Zeplyn, a 5yo Maine Coon cat, was attacked in West Auckland soon after filming wrapped.
TAB could be asked to compensate greyhound trainers amid plans to ban the sport
A single entity will co-ordinate national efforts to adopt out greyhounds.
Small Business: Giving furry family members a final farewell with Sunset Vet Care
Kylie Kim talks to Tom Raynel about her at-home pet euthanasia business.
SPCA reports startling increase in ill-treatment complaints
Animal abuse complaints have increased by 40 percent in a year, according to new stats released exclusively to Herald NOW.
SPCA alarmed about rise in staff abuse, threats to kill pets
The abuse has increased in the past two years and occurs almost daily, the SPCA says.
Seal playing in the surf at Te Awanga Beach
Te Awanga local and professional photographer and videographer Michael Farr captured the seal playing in the surf at his local break. Video / Michael Farr
Swarm of bees attack French town, dozens injured, three critically
A 78-year-old man had a cardiac arrest after being stung 25 times.
'Ecstatic' reunion: Cat found after year-long disappearance
Twelve months after going missing in Hamurana, Franco the cat turned up.
Return of the moa
Sir Peter Jackson is backing de-extinction plans to bring the South Island giant moa back from the dead. Video / Colossal Biosciences
Golden retriever rescued after being stuck on a cliff
Two-year-old golden retriever Remy rescued after being stuck on a cliff for two hours. Video / George Heard
Family claims dogs shot, possibly used as bait in alleged fight
The family claims their dog Diesel was covered in bites and appeared traumatised.
Woman's arm reportedly ripped off in lion attack at Queensland zoo
A woman in her 50s has been rushed to hospital with significant injuries.
Why there's little love for lovebugs in South Korea
The non-native insects have no natural predators and have grown in numbers over the years.
Australian man dies from 'extremely rare' bat bite virus
There have been only three previous fatal cases of this virus since 1996.
'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours later
The pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.
Watch: Residents spots orca at Takapuna Beach 'literally' 2m away
One orca was spotted closer to shore, and then another big fin popped up.
Prince William under fire from Peta because his dog had puppies
Charity suggested Prince and Princess follow King and Queen's adoption example.
Coatesville retiree retells story of the morning her dog was attacked
Coatesville retiree Denise Heald retells story of the morning her dog was attacked on their own property. Video / NZ Herald
What to do in a dog attack
The Dog Safe Workplace director Jo Clough explains what to do if a dog rushes at or attacks you. Video / Katie Harris
Unusual guest checks in at Virginia motel – a two-metre alligator
The beast and its owner stopped for the night at the motel, and the gator took a stroll.