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27 February 2026
SPCA launches new dog-safety programme – Dog Safe Happy Homes
SPCA is launching a free online education portal to teach children safe ways to interact around dogs. ... -
27 February 2026
SPCA calls for urgent dog law reform in open letter to Parliament
Four fatal dog attacks in four years. This number is not a coincidence, it is a clear signal that New Zealand's approach to dog control is failing both people and dogs. ... -
25 February 2026
From rescued to rehomed: The Amazing Maurice
Sent to collect a group of kittens from a local vet, a Dunedin Centre CSO... -
24 February 2026
World Spay Day: Make a difference through desexing
This World Spay Day, we’re answering common questions around desexing, and sharing information on this... -
23 February 2026
Northland woman charged after breaching order to own animals
The woman was found to have many animals suffering in her care. -
19 February 2026
From rescued to rehomed: Gracie’s story
After waiting a year to finally be adopted from our Whanganui Centre, Gracie has found... -
18 February 2026
SPCA calls for urgent review of Dog Control Act following fatal Northland dog attack
The tragedy marks the fourth fatal dog attack in four years in New Zealand and... -
09 February 2026
SPCA launches ‘Super Mums’ adoption campaign and walk‑in ‘Caturdays’
The new campaign shines a spotlight on cat mums, who often wait a lot longer... -
04 February 2026
Firefighters and puppies: the regular meet-ups that are boosting mental health in Wellington
When one of our Wellington volunteers chatted with a local café owner about running an... -
28 January 2026
From rescued to rehomed: Sophia's story
After coming into SPCA’s care via our Inspectorate, sweet Sophia was lucky enough to be... -
23 December 2025
Puppies rescued from car after internal temperatures soared to over 45°C
SPCA Inspectors stepped in just in time; the owner thought they would be safe with... -
22 December 2025
Man sentenced for beating dog with shovel
A Tauranga man who pleaded guilty to ill-treatment of his dog, Marama, under the Animal... -
22 December 2025
Meet this year’s 12 Pets of Christmas!
These animals are looking for homes around the country. Could you make their holiday wishes... -
19 December 2025
A match made in heaven: Zion and Luca’s story
Adopted over a year apart, these two cats became inseparable in their loving forever home.... -
18 December 2025
The “Skye’s” the limit after a rough start
Too young to vaccinate and too light to fight, cat flu hit five-week-old stray Skye... -
18 December 2025
Thank you for making 2025 a year of hope and healing for animals in need
Your kindness gave thousands of animals a second chance this Christmas - watch our special... -
18 December 2025
Joe's Garage joins SPCA Certified®
Restaurant franchise Joe’s Garage is all about ‘doin good in the hood’, to serve their... -
17 December 2025
“Mr October” helps raise funds for SPCA
We love it when our supporters go the extra mile to share their love for... -
12 December 2025
Opinion: The day our “world-leading” animal welfare system died
Despite 89% of submissions opposing the Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill,... -
10 December 2025
Meet Ellie, the tiny kitten with a giant will to live!
Somebody loved her once – she had a collar to prove it. But when she... -
02 December 2025
The importance of protecting your pets from sun damage: Tilly’s story
Animals with white or pale-coloured fur are at particularly high risk of skin cancer. Ensure... -
28 November 2025
From rescued to rehomed: Fiona, our very own Shrek
After being abandoned for two years, Fiona was looking worse for wear – until she... -
28 November 2025
Man sentenced for letting horse starve to death
A man was today sentenced to six months' imprisonment in Palmerston North District Court after... -
27 November 2025
New pet rules for renters from 1 December
It’ll soon be easier than ever for tenants to keep pets in New Zealand.
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