Pets

South Canterbury couple's rescue pigeon likes to high five people when they wander past his cage. Audio

New Zealanders love their pets, and care a lot about the way they are born , raised and transported. Former dog breeder Karyn McLauchlan wasn't happy with the way her animals were being moved around… Audio

In a survey, 88 percent of Auckland train users said they supported the move. Audio

For the whole of 2019, Finland-based Australian teacher Elln Heytin tried not to buy anything apart from vital supplies such as food and toiletries. In the 12 months, she bought just four things – a… Audio

As flood-swamped Southland slowly drains and reopens, some people's first thoughts have been with their furry, four-legged friends.

While pets were lodged in special animal evacuation centres, other… Audio

Warm fuzzy news for dog lovers in Auckland - dogs of all sizes are now allowed on trains. ed. Audio

Tell us about a favourite pet that has since passed away. Audio

Pet ownership around the world continues to grow, and the environmental cost is skyrocketing along with it. Professor David Raubenheimer says people need to start making compromises when it comes to… Audio

Researchers in Sweden have looked at the stress levels in dogs that live with humans, reaching an interesting conclusion about the interactions between neurotic people and the dogs they own.  Audio

Should you get bereavement leave when your pet dies? It's a question that came up in the UK when a guest on a talk show said he'd be bereft if his dog died and he'd definitely need time off to grieve… Audio

Assistant Professor of Marketing at New York Institute of Technology in New York City Colleen Kirk followed up anecdotal evidence that dog owners are willing to pay more at the vets than cat owners. Audio

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

The managers of an Auckland rental property say you CAN bring your pet with you - but you've got to supply its CV with your application ... NZ Property Investors' Association executive officer Andrew… Audio

As some Nelson Tasman residents return home this evening - some are doing so without their beloved cats. Sylvia and Chris Dallyn haven't seen their cat Mango since Saturday and are appealing for your… Video, Audio

Concerns from vets that people are inflicting their health fad ideas onto their pets - and putting them on gluten free diets, raw food diets and even refusing to get them vaccinated, instead using… Audio

The United States has one of the highest percentage of obese people in the world - Two of every three American men are considered to be overweight or obese, but the rates for women are far higher. But… Audio

Do you think you could keep cats inside all the time? Audio

Speaking of pets, are dogs and cats members of your family or your property? And if people break up, who gets custody?  Audio