A warrant's been issued for the arrest of former New Zealand First candidate Suzanne Bruce after a non-show in court over two charges of cruelty to animals.

Ms Bruce who stood in the Rangitikei seat last year, failed to appear in the Feilding District Court yesterday over two charges of cruelty to cattle in her care because she was currently overseas.

A court spokesperson said the warrant has been issued for Ms Bruce for when she returns.