New Zealand
Christchurch earthquake: 10 acts of kindness
Katherine Irvine has found people from all walks of life doing what they can to contribute to the earthquake appeal.
Latest from SPCA
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Owner horrified at castration of prized pedigree
The mysterious and totally unauthorised neutering of pedigree cat Buddy has infuriated his Tauranga owner, who can no longer lease him out as a stud cat.
SPCA prepares case over cutting of puppy's ears
The SPCA is is preparing a case against a person believed to have cut off an eight-week-old Tauranga puppy's ears with a pair of scissors.
Review gives new hope for decaying theatre
The potential refurbishment of the St James Theatre has received a boost from Auckland Mayor Len Brown.
'Sick, twisted' person left kitten hanging from tree
A Rotorua woman had to put down her 2-month-old kitten after finding it injured in an apparent hanging outside her home.
