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The island's 400 residents, particuarly cat owners, aren't so sure

Gareth Morgan: make Stewart Island pest-free video

Wellington philanthropist Gareth Morgan has announced his latest project: to make the whole of Stewart Island predator-free.

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A cat stuck in a tree (file pic)

Officer stuck rescuing cat gets stuck

A New York police officer who went after a cat stuck in a tree got caught himself and needed a little help.

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At least six cats have been killed and left in a park this year (file pic)

Keep cats inside, warns mayor video

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull is warning cat owners to keep their pets inside until a suspected serial cat killer is caught.

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A number of cats are being killed in Dunedin

Concerns over serial cat killer in Dunedin video

There are concerns a serial cat killer could be on the loose in Dunedin, with at least six cats killed in a popular playground area.

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Disaster escaped one day through an open window and never returned

'Zombie' finds missing cat, 'Disaster'

Two years after he disappeared, Disaster the cat was found by a Times Square haunted house promoter dressed up as a zombie.

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After being rescued, the grateful cat reportedly purred

Firefighters rescue cat stuck up tree video

There was drama this morning in Cockle Bay when firefighters were called in to rescue a cat stuck up a tree.

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Karori meets about cat-free proposal video

The good people of Karori in Wellington are being asked to make a fundamental change in their lives.

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Morgan hosting 'confined cat' debate

Businessman, philanthropist and anti-cat campaigner Gareth Morgan will host a public meeting tonight in the Wellington suburb of Karori.

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Holly working out in the pool

Holly the cat swims to slim video

Cats around the world have been working hard to improve their image lately – but none more so than 13-year-old Holly.

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Gareth Morgan is offering to give $5 for each cat

Morgan promises $5 per cat put down video

Gareth Morgan told Campbell Live he would pay $5 to the SPCA for every cat they put down.

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Researchers say stray cats were responsible for most of the deaths (file)

US cats kill billions of animals a year

A new study shows domestic cats in the US might kill as many as 3.7 billion birds and 20.7 billion rodents each year.

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Christchurch cat's 50km journey

A Christchurch cat might be New Zealand’s most adventurous feline, after completing a 50km, three-month journey back home.

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“That little ball of fluff you own is a natural born killer,” says the Cats To Go website (file)

Anti-cat campaign questioned

Gareth Morgan's new 'Cats To Go' campaign is being questioned by wildlife experts.

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Morgan: 'Cats just love killing things' video

Gareth Morgan is calling on all New Zealanders to phase out cat ownership.

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Cat culling to save our native birds? video

Gareth Morgan wants to phase out cat ownership in NZ in order to protect our native wildlife, but do you agree?

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Each of the five finalists was awarded a golden cat-litter scoop (file pic)

'Catdance' film fest celebrates cat videos

Everyone's favourite internet meme - the cat video - has hit the big time.

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Cat out-purr-forms stock brokers

A cat has outperformed a team of investment professionals in a year-long stock market challenge.

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Katy Perry with a feline friend

Katy Perry: 'I need cat time'

Katy Perry would spend her “ideal” day off with her cats.

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In this photo released by Brazil's General Superintendency of Prisons of Alagoas (SGAP), guards hold a cat that has items taped to its body (AAP)

Cat used in prison smuggling attempt

Guards thought there was something suspicious about a little white cat slipping through a prison gate in northeastern Brazil.

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The cat was spotted in a tree on Christmas Eve (file pic)

Cat survives Xmas tree ordeal

A stray cat spent at least a week stuck in a tree before plunging 24m to the ground and fleeing.

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