Cats
The cats go missing as the fire rages
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
The ten weirdest interpretations of Ode to Joy
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is performing Beethoven’s highly recognisable Ninth Symphony this weekend. We count down the ten most interesting interpretations of the famous ‘Ode to Joy’ theme… Video
Cat owner wants Council action after dog attack
An Auckland woman whose cat was killed by a neighbour's dog wants the Auckland Council to hurry up and take some action. Steph Goldsmith has appealed for witnesses to her cat Bowie's fatal mauling to… Audio
If you thought cats were good ratcatchers, think again
Cats are good at catching rats, right? Actually, they're pretty hopeless, if a study in New York is anything to go by. Video
Threats as Akld Council calls unmicrochipped cats pests
Death threats have been levelled against an Auckland Council staffer at the helm of the council's new pest management strategy after news it'll classify any cat without a microchip as a pest. Audio
Lynette McLeod: containing cats
A conference being held in NZ from 17-19 September features the topic of human behaviour change, to help improve outcomes for animals. The inaugural Companion Animal Conference is being run by the NZ… Audio
Are cats on their ninth life?
There's been mixed reaction to the proposed cat ban in the Southland town of Omaui. Do we need to be more responsible with our predatory animals? Audio
Should we be keeping our cats inside all the time?
Do you think you could keep cats inside all the time? Audio
Do Auckland's proposals for managing cats go far enough?
Auckland Council is reviewing its Pest Management Strategy, including a period of public consultation, which has just closed. One of the sticky issues, as regards cats, is the lack of a clear… Audio
GPS tracks the secret life of a New Plymouth cat
The secret life of a New Plymouth councillor's cat has been exposed after a GPS device revealed Dingle bypassed a trip to the park next door in favour of a visit to the pub. Video, Audio
TOP candidate asked to go
TOP candidate has been asked to go by Gareth Morgan who referred to her a a pain in the proverbial.
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SPCA donations increase six-fold after First Cat Paddles' death
The Prime Minister's cat Paddles became a social media star world-wide, but died last night after being hit by a car. The First couple suggested anyone upset by her death to donate to the SPCA. Turns… Video, Audio
Vets asked to put down healthy pets
The Veterinary Council has criticised the practice of putting down healthy animals but says vets sometimes get asked to do it.
Councils called upon to cull stray cats
Conservationists want local councils to take on the job of culling stray cats, saying the SPCA's policy of trying to find homes for them is not helping high-risk native wildlife. Audio
Wellington family reunited with missing cat after 9 years
The Mabey family were distraught when Getti went missing almost a decade ago. So, understandably, they were surprised when he turned up nine years later. Video, Audio
What a Cat Knows
Natural History author, Tom McNamee decided to study his own cat, to try and understand how they perceive the world and how they communicate - and most importantly, how they train their humans!
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Pet cat dumped in landfill
A Dunedin cat owner is heart broken after learning her cat was probably disposed of in the local rubbish dump. Audio
Councils want to control your cat
Dunedin's Mayor Dave Cull says the measures like microchipping, de-sexing, and registering cats would reduce the risk to wildlife. Audio
Councils seek greater powers to control cats
Mayors and councillors have narrowly voted in favour of asking the government for powers to control cats, including microchipping, de-sexing, and registration.
Councils vote in favour of getting more powers to control cats
The country's councils are calling on the Government to give them extra powers to protect wildlife from cats including microchipping, de-sexing and registration. Audio
