Animal Control
Grace Palmer: Sitcom success and IBS
Actor Grace Palmer has hit the big time with a role on the American sitcom Animal Control. She talks about learning her craft on Shortland Street, her Social Media presence and controlling her IBS. Video, Audio
Runaway Kunekune pigs find new home
When 14-year-old George heard two Kunekune pigs were looking for a new home, he stepped up - adopting the porkers. It wasn't long before they became part of the family. Video, Audio
Cat desexing and microchipping campaign under way
A project to get Wellington cats desexed and microchipped for a heavily subsidised price has been launched today.
Dogs should be treated like guns - attack victim
Plans to restrict dangerous dog ownership are being welcomed by the victim of a vicious attack, who says dogs should be treated like guns.
Dog law change would make dangerous breeds extinct in NZ
A new law change targetting dangerous dogs is designed to ultimately eradicate those breeds from New Zealand, says the Associate Local Government Minister. Audio
Tougher rules on dangerous dogs proposed in new law
All dangerous and menacing dogs will have to be neutered under a new law being brought in by the government.
No chips for capital's cats
Wellington's cats will not be chipped in the city council's proposed animal control bylaw, and with a curfew off the table, they will be able to roam the city all night long. Video
Capital's cats get off easy in new animal bylaw
Wellington's cats won't be chipped in the City Council's proposed animal control bylaw, and with a curfew off the table, they'll be able to roam the city all night long. Video, Audio
Council considers cat microchip responses
Wellington City Council will begin hearing submissions tomorrow on a new bylaw requiring all cats to be microchipped.
Amnesty won't stop attacks - animal control
Auckland Council's crackdown on unregistered, menacing dogs is bold but will not solve the problem, a dog-control officer says. Audio