Mystery woman found in central Auckland: Police appeal for help identifying her
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Taranaki solar-powered piggery tackles rising costs and welfare reforms
Stanley, who originally started out in viticulture and winemaking, came back to the family farm 12 years ago.…
Canterbury cat hunting: Charity seeks ban after 1000 cats killed
Founder and chair Anne Batley Burton said the charity believed companion, stray and displaced cats were being killed…
Northland bull death: Police, MPI investigate welfare concerns after animal strapped to pallet dies
“It was supposed to run around over there with the word on it, yes, when I was pissed…
Northland rescue groups demand action over sale of 1-week-old puppies
Last week, the Northern Advocate reported puppies that barely had their eyes open were being sold for $50…
Former racehorses surrendered from Kumeū property, one person to face charge
“On 19 May 2026, MPI was notified about concerns for the wellbeing of horses at a North Auckland…
Animal welfare groups launch legal action over North Canterbury cat hunt
“We know from watching videos of previous hunts that people pay little attention to checking the cat for…
Six killed in shooting at German welfare centre for mothers and children
A seventh person was wounded and reported in a stable condition. The suspected gunman tried to flee in…
ACT accuses doctors of wrongfully signing off patients as ‘unable to work’
The Act Party is accusing some doctors of wrongfully signing off people as ‘unable to work’. Under its…
The state of emergency housing in six charts
Emergency housing under the coalition compared to previous government Let’s look at the past seven years. At the…
Veterinarians for Animal Welfare calls for better monitoring of virtual fencing technology
The organisation’s key recommendation was the creation of a Virtual Fencing Manufacturers’ Association (VFMA), which would develop industry-wide…
New law will allow AI to make benefit decisions to modernise welfare system, Government says
Social Development Minister Louise Upston said it would reduce delays, errors and unnecessary debt, while freeing up staff…