Animal Welfare
The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by the animal welfare minister turn out not to be what they say on the label.
Rodeo Animal Welfare Committee speaks on advocate concerns
Animal rights group SAFE released a video showing a bull bucking with a rider on its back and appearing to injure one of its hind legs. SAFE claims it is the fifth animal to be killed or suffer… Audio
Ponsonby puppy yoga sessions draw flak
The organiser of sessions in Auckland has been forced to ditch the reference to 'yoga' after practitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.
'Stupid behaviour': Orca body slammer slapped with penalty
A video shows the 50-year-old man jump from a boat towards two orca. DOC says it is "extremely irresponsible".
Whangārei farmers kept poorly fed, emaciated cows - court
Underfed cows on a Northland dairy farm were in such poor condition that some had ingrown horns and eye infections. One was so emaciated that a vet recommended it be euthanised, a court has heard.
