"AN ORCA IN CAPTIVITY is a miserable orca" says New Zealand's best-known whale scientist Ingrid Visser. She urges New Zealanders travelling overseas not to go and see Orca whales in captivity, comparing their capture to the practice of human slavery. MORE...

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THE LIVES OF ZION Wildlife Gardens' big cats appear to be safe for now, but their future remains uncertain. In latest news it appears the Park has been sold by the receivers MORE...

A BIG BIG THANK YOU! Along with all our amazing volunteers collecting throughout the country, SAFE is grateful for the kindness and generosity of the companies who also helped out during our successul annual appeal in December, offering freebies and fantastic discounts. MORE...

BEAGLE BREEDING and research facility closes down after years of protest. What's happening to the remaining beagles? MORE...

HAMILTON'S CLAUDELANDS Arena was the focus of anti-rodeo campaigners protesting against the International Rodeo. MORE...

BILL CLINTON talks to David Letterman about his animal-free diet. MORE...

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