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10 July 2023
Halfway there: an update on SPCA's two-year desexing campaign
In 2022 SPCA announced its two-year desexing campaign with various initiatives to combat the overpopulation... -
10 July 2023
Animal owners called to enter their best pet pictures into SPCA’s ‘Pets of the Year’
The competition to find the stars of SPCA’s annual calendar, ‘Pets of the Year’ is... -
06 July 2023
SPCA prosecutes man over ram’s ‘horrific’ horn injury
A man who allowed his ram’s horn to grow into its face, pushing its eye... -
05 July 2023
The Coffee Club supporting a better life for chickens
SPCA is delighted to hear our long-term supporter, The Coffee Club, has come on board... -
03 July 2023
SPCA announces closure of Kaitaia Centre
SPCA has announced the permanent closure of its Kaitaia Centre, with the charity instead planning... -
26 June 2023
Overcoming the odds: Pickle's journey
Overcoming tremendous odds, Pickle has undergone an incredible transformation. We share Pickle’s story and the... -
21 June 2023
SPCA signs petition for mandatory desexing of dogs in New Zealand
The petition calls to mandate the desexing of dogs in New Zealand with the exception... -
21 June 2023
SPCA signs petition for banning the use of electric shock collars on dogs in New Zealand
The petition calls for a ban on shock collars for dogs, which are used as... -
19 June 2023
SPCA celebrates its outstanding volunteers in 2023 SPCA Purina National Volunteer Awards
SPCA is celebrating another year of exceptional volunteers across the organisation in the 2023 SPCA... -
15 June 2023
A group effort: tackling animal cruelty in New Zealand
Witnessing animal cruelty or neglect is often overwhelming and always heartbreaking. Unlike rescue groups, SPCA... -
14 June 2023
SPCA to fund desexing of 600 Northland animals as part of a joint desexing campaign
RNZSPCA has partnered with Bay of Island Veterinary Services and Coast to Coast Cat Rescue... -
06 June 2023
Pet owners reminded not to leave animals out in the cold
SPCA is reminding pet owners to make sure they’re providing their animals with enough warmth,... -
29 May 2023
From rescued to rehomed: Steve's story
Here at SPCA, we have dozens of animals come through our doors every day. Our... -
24 May 2023
SPCA offers half-price adoptions across entire country in a plea to help overflowing shelters
From Saturday 27 May to Friday 2 June, the country’s largest and oldest animal welfare... -
23 May 2023
No more chances: SPCA says Government call on greyhound racing should be ‘clear as day’
SPCA is remaining firm on its stance of ‘no more chances’ when it comes to... -
22 May 2023
Fostering: short-term care, long-term impact
As SPCA Centres around the country are at near-constant capacity, and with a seemingly never-ending... -
18 May 2023
SPCA announces closure of Tokoroa Centre
SPCA New Zealand will close its Tokoroa Centre, using a local vet partnership to ensure... -
15 May 2023
SPCA instructional readers in te reo Māori: making animal welfare education more accessible to tamariki
SPCA’s latest instructional readers for learners have been translated into te reo Māori and provided... -
01 May 2023
Pomeranian breeder prosecuted by SPCA for failing to care for injured animal
A woman who breeds Pomeranian dogs has faced court action after failing to provide appropriate... -
01 May 2023
Ban on live exports finally comes into effect
After years of advocating against live export, we are thrilled and relieved that the ban... -
28 April 2023
New mobile desexing clinic on the way
Thanks to our extremely generous donors, we’ve been working on a new purpose-built mobile desexing... -
26 April 2023
SPCA Treat Week is back and sweeter than ever
We may have said farewell to Cupcake Day, but this year we’re welcoming back Treat... -
20 April 2023
Government turns blind eye to greyhound suffering as decision swept under ‘post-election’ rug
SPCA is devastated greyhounds will continue to suffer while Government seemingly puts industry decision in... -
19 April 2023
Faces of SPCA Rescue: meet Feline Attendant Colleen
Every single animal that comes through SPCA’s doors deserves the upmost love and care. Seeing...