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Animal welfare inspection for farm where 50,000 chickens died in fire

Two of the 12 barns at the Zeagold farm in Orini were destroyed by the blaze, the cause of which is unknown.

Animals •6:40pm

Egg farm fire won't have 'significant impact on supply' CEO says

Zeagold Nutrition chief executive John McKay said the losses at the Waikato farm, based in Orini, represent only 1.4% of the layer hen population nationally.

Hamilton And Waikato •Mon, Feb 6

Otago shearers break own charity goal

Shear 4 A Cause had set a target of 10,000 sheep over a 24 time frame, but the group exceeded it by 3000 sheep.

Dunedin And Otago •Mon, Feb 6

US man arrested, but motive a mystery in monkey theft

Davion Irvin, who was arrested Thursday, has been charged with six counts of animal cruelty and two counts of burglary, police said.

Animals •Sun, Feb 5

US man charged for stealing monkeys, other crimes at zoo

The small monkeys, named Bella and Finn, were found in a closet by police the day after they were taken.

Crime And Justice •Sat, Feb 4

Stuffed huia returned 3 years after theft from Dannevirke museum

The preserved female bird of the long extinct species was gifted to the Dannevirke Gallery of History in 1990.

Animals •Sat, Feb 4

Dog owner wants Tauranga pound visitation rights restored

Chopper spent nine months at the pound after Tauranga City Council changed its policy for impounded dogs whose owners are awaiting a court date.

Animals •Sat, Feb 4

'Much-loved' llama Roldo dies at Orana Wildlife Park

Thousands of children had patted and brushed the much-loved animal at the Christchurch zoo.

Animals •Thu, Feb 2

Rescuers travel across Auckland to help animals during floods

The group, who work for Helping You Help Animals (HUHA), travel to areas affected by natural emergencies so they can help animals in need.

Animals •Thu, Feb 2

How are Auckland Zoo's animals doing after the flooding?

Seven Sharp chatted with the zoo's director Kevin Buley.

Auckland •Thu, Feb 2

Fresh calls to close 'cruel' Christchurch animal park

Activist group SAFE claim the council is leaving rabbits and birds in "barren" and "unsafe" conditions.

Animals •Wed, Feb 1

Startling images reveal extent of Auckland Zoo flooding

Two birds have died while other animals were evacuated amid the intense rain.

Auckland •Mon, Jan 30

Novel gyrovirus responsible for deaths of endangered hoiho chicks

About 25% of the chicks from the mainland died of the disease during the 2021 November to December hatching season.

Animals •Fri, Jan 27

More shark sightings driven by changing conditions, conservation

On Thursday afternoon, Wellington's Lyall Bay was closed for two hours when a large shark made an appearance - a scientist says they're becoming more common.

Wellington •Fri, Jan 27

Could keeping cats at home become New Zealand’s norm?

A Blenheim woman recently received a letter from her local council saying her cat had allegedly been a nuisance to her neighbour.

Animals •Fri, Jan 27

Three gentoo penguin chicks welcomed at Kelly Tarlton's

"The little ones arrived late last year and have been settling in nicely," a statement from the iconic Auckland aquarium said.

Auckland •Thu, Jan 26

Wellington beach closed after 'large' shark spotted

Beachgoers at Lyall Bay were urged to evacuate the water this afternoon.

Animals •Thu, Jan 26

PETA defends Kylie Jenner’s controversial lion head outfit

The reality star, 25, caused a storm among animal lovers and fans by sporting the gown at Paris Fashion Week.

Television •Tue, Jan 24

Penguin duo go wild and free in 'poonami' escape attempt

Two penguins at Dunedin Wildlife Hospital broke free of their pen and caused havoc on Saturday night, leaving staff to face the aftermath of a "poonami".

Dunedin And Otago •Tue, Jan 24

Explainer: What’s up with all these bugs?

A 'plague' of insects is coming, and it’s all got to do with the weather. Aziz Al Sa’afin explains.

Environment •Mon, Jan 23

Animals

Latest Stories

Animal welfare inspection for farm where 50,000 chickens died in fire

Egg farm fire won't have 'significant impact on supply' CEO says

Otago shearers break own charity goal

US man arrested, but motive a mystery in monkey theft

US man charged for stealing monkeys, other crimes at zoo

Stuffed huia returned 3 years after theft from Dannevirke museum

Dog owner wants Tauranga pound visitation rights restored

'Much-loved' llama Roldo dies at Orana Wildlife Park

Rescuers travel across Auckland to help animals during floods

How are Auckland Zoo's animals doing after the flooding?

Fresh calls to close 'cruel' Christchurch animal park

Startling images reveal extent of Auckland Zoo flooding

Novel gyrovirus responsible for deaths of endangered hoiho chicks

More shark sightings driven by changing conditions, conservation

Could keeping cats at home become New Zealand’s norm?

Three gentoo penguin chicks welcomed at Kelly Tarlton's

Wellington beach closed after 'large' shark spotted

PETA defends Kylie Jenner’s controversial lion head outfit

Penguin duo go wild and free in 'poonami' escape attempt

Explainer: What’s up with all these bugs?

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