Pets and animalsAquarium's new stingray pups are too cute for words20 Jan, 2021 11:46 PM3 minutes to read
Pets and animalsShark alerts issued for two beaches north of Auckland16 Jan, 2021 02:35 AMQuick ReadThree sharks were spotted at Waiwera Beach just after 11.30am.
Pets and animals'Too close for comfort': Shark filmed in the shallows on Northland beach16 Jan, 2021 01:26 AM3 minutes to readThe video comes amid a busy summer for shark sightings across the country.
pets and animals'Tragic sight': Hundreds of dead eels and trout in stream15 Jan, 2021 03:00 AM2 minutes to read"There are dead and decomposing fish everywhere," Fish & Game CEO says.
pets and animalsGorillas catch Covid-19 at San Diego Zoo11 Jan, 2021 09:13 PM3 minutes to readEight gorillas are believed to have the virus and several have been coughing.
Sponsored StoriesThe dog that needed roller skates to walk23 Nov, 2020 11:00 AM5 minutes to readPet obesity is no joke - it can cause loved companions to have shortened lives.
Sponsored StoriesThe gentle art of raising a kitten23 Nov, 2020 11:00 AM4 minutes to readCats are our most common companions - but there are many misconceptions about their diet.
Sponsored StoriesThe hidden danger in pets' teeth23 Nov, 2020 11:00 AM4 minutes to readDental disease in animals can be painful & dangerous - but is preventable.
Sponsored StoriesThe dog that needed roller skates to walk23 Nov, 2020 11:00 AM5 minutes to readPet obesity is no joke - it can cause loved companions to have shortened lives.
Sponsored StoriesThe gentle art of raising a kitten23 Nov, 2020 11:00 AM4 minutes to readCats are our most common companions - but there are many misconceptions about their diet.
Sponsored StoriesThe hidden danger in pets' teeth23 Nov, 2020 11:00 AM4 minutes to readDental disease in animals can be painful & dangerous - but is preventable.
Sponsored StoriesThe dog that needed roller skates to walk23 Nov, 2020 11:00 AM5 minutes to readPet obesity is no joke - it can cause loved companions to have shortened lives.
Premiumpets and animalsThe problem with problem sharks11 Jan, 2021 01:56 AM7 minutes to readNew York Times: Marine biologist's DNA profiling called "biteprinting" prompts objections.
pets and animalsSnake bite victim Pete Bethune beats the odds to walk out of hospital9 Jan, 2021 09:21 PM2 minutes to readThe Kiwi conservationist is back on his boat after a snake bite almost claimed his life.
pets and animalsSharks sighted at Pāuanui Beach: Swimmers ordered out of water9 Jan, 2021 01:45 AM2 minutes to readA fresh shark scare on an eastern North Island beach as swimmers ordered to clear the sea.
pets and animalsPete Bethune defies the odds: 'I'm getting out of hospital tomorrow!'9 Jan, 2021 01:19 AM3 minutes to readThe Kiwi environmentalist is marvelling at his survival after a deadly snake bite.
pets and animalsShark expert urges caution for beach-goers after Waihī death8 Jan, 2021 08:40 PM2 minutes to readSharks can "be very abundant in some places" in summer, the marine biologist says.
pets and animalsAll lit up: Conditions right for bioluminescent seas around Auckland8 Jan, 2021 07:56 PM2 minutes to readUnusually warm waters are creating prime conditions for some stunning displays.
Premiumpets and animalsAir NZ grounds flights of pets between NZ and US7 Jan, 2021 11:05 PM4 minutes to readNational carrier makes changes to its operations as it enters 11th month of disruption.
Premiumpets and animalsMore than 1000 a year: Hawke's Bay SPCAs brace for kitten influx7 Jan, 2021 09:32 PM3 minutes to readYou gotta be kitten me - for two years in a row the SPCA homed 1000 Hawke's Bay kittens.
pets and animalsFocus: Woman named in fatal shark attack at Waihī Beach Waihī Beach shark attack victim, Kaelah Marlow was dragged from the water alive after the attack but paramedics administered CPR on the beach to no avail. Video / Tadhg Stopford
pets and animalsPolice officer's 'lightning-quick reflexes' save kitten from Auckland motorway4 Jan, 2021 11:59 PMQuick ReadThe kitten has found a home within the police family and will be called Poppy or Diego.
pets and animalsNew Zealand dog capital and most common breeds revealed4 Jan, 2021 11:33 PM5 minutes to readDo you own one of New Zealand's most common dog breeds?
pets and animalsHuge snake hitches a ride to car4 Jan, 2021 09:27 PM2 minutes to readNope. Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope.
pets and animals'I was really scared': Heroic homeless man saves animals from fire3 Jan, 2021 07:27 PM2 minutes to read"My dog is my best friend, I wouldn't be here without him, I had to save the other dogs."
pets and animalsBaby dolphin rescued after being caught in fishing lineKiwi sailors Phil Robertson and Steve Hathaway rescue a baby dolphin caught in fishing line. Video / Phil Robertson
pets and animals'Better than PPE gear': Man arrested for roaming streets dressed as werewolf2 Jan, 2021 07:07 PM2 minutes to readThe man was arrested for scaring residents — but some argue he was just avoiding Covid.
Premiumpets and animalsRowdy Auckland: Nearly 300,000 noise complaints in five years1 Jan, 2021 07:50 AM6 minutes to readRatepayers have spent millions of dollars trying to keep the peace.
pets and animals'Blood everywhere': Woman savaged by 'MMA' squirrel1 Jan, 2021 01:13 AM2 minutes to read"We're wrestling in the snow and there's blood everywhere"
pets and animalsTime to fly: Escaped Auckland cockatiel's mammoth journey to the Coromandel30 Dec, 2020 07:22 PM3 minutes to readKeith's not just any cockatiel.
pets and animalsMoment girl is bitten by deadly snake24 Dec, 2020 08:20 PM3 minutes to readFootage shows terrifying moment young girl is bitten by venomous snake in backyard.
pets and animalsWellington's famous Mittens the cat tops the pop charts21 Dec, 2020 08:59 PM3 minutes to readThe iconic cat has made it into the hot singles chart with Mittens - Official Song.
pets and animalsMeet Bear: Toni Street's adorable new addition to her family17 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM3 minutes to readThe NZME radio host introduces us to her new dog Bear.
Premiumpets and animalsAustralia gears up for the great koala count, using drones, droppings and dogs13 Dec, 2020 07:55 PM5 minutes to readNew York Times: The marsupials are not easy to find, or even count accurately.
pets and animalsNot even owl! Bird brains driver in low-flying attack13 Dec, 2020 12:02 AMQuick ReadA man has given police a wild reason for swerving into a parked car.
pets and animalsSecond young elephant dies from virus at New York zoo12 Dec, 2020 11:47 PM2 minutes to readZoo officials say "words can't begin to express our sadness and grief".
pets and animals12 Days of Christmas: Falling in love with pups at Auckland Puppy Rescue12 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM3 minutes to readRichard and his sister were found in a box on the roadside.
Premiumpets and animalsHe once trafficked in rare birds. Now, he tells how it's done11 Dec, 2020 05:00 AM8 minutes to readNew York Times: How prison made one of the most prolific wildlife smugglers go straight.
pets and animalsUp close with a bear: Zoo's new experience8 Dec, 2020 01:20 AM3 minutes to readWellington Zoo will allow guests to see the sun bear up close.
pets and animalsNot even owl! Bird brains driver in low-flying attack13 Dec, 2020 12:02 AMQuick ReadA man has given police a wild reason for swerving into a parked car.
pets and animalsSecond young elephant dies from virus at New York zoo12 Dec, 2020 11:47 PM2 minutes to readZoo officials say "words can't begin to express our sadness and grief".
pets and animals12 Days of Christmas: Falling in love with pups at Auckland Puppy Rescue12 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM3 minutes to readRichard and his sister were found in a box on the roadside.
Premiumpets and animalsHe once trafficked in rare birds. Now, he tells how it's done11 Dec, 2020 05:00 AM8 minutes to readNew York Times: How prison made one of the most prolific wildlife smugglers go straight.
pets and animalsUp close with a bear: Zoo's new experience8 Dec, 2020 01:20 AM3 minutes to readWellington Zoo will allow guests to see the sun bear up close.
pets and animalsDog returned to owner three years after disappearing on trip7 Dec, 2020 01:23 AM2 minutes to readLola vanished from a fenced yard in 2017.
pets and animalsSei whale dies after it beached in Farewell Spit, Golden Bay4 Dec, 2020 06:02 PM2 minutes to readThe whale died before the high tide could reach it, despite the efforts of volunteers.
pets and animalsLocals battle to save 14m beached whale in Golden Bay4 Dec, 2020 08:28 AM2 minutes to readThe huge Sei whale is stranded on Farewell Spit and high tide is next at 1.30am.
pets and animalsOwner of killed pet: 'I wish the dog attacked me instead'4 Dec, 2020 03:00 AM4 minutes to readThe sad attack bears an eerie similarity to another mauling in Dunedin this week.
pets and animalsQueen suffers sad blow after her 'dorgi' Vulcan dies4 Dec, 2020 01:05 AM3 minutes to readThe sad news leaves the Queen with just one remaining pet dog.
pets and animalsCelebrity perfume blamed for a vicious kangaroo attack3 Dec, 2020 12:10 AM2 minutes to readA woman who was stalked by a kangaroo revealed the bizarre reason she was targeted.
pets and animalsFrightening find inside Kmart bra2 Dec, 2020 07:16 PM2 minutes to read"I now understand the burning of the bras!"
pets and animalsMystery donor gives Pet Refuge a boost by matching donations dollar-for-dollar2 Dec, 2020 06:32 PM4 minutes to readThe donor's offer runs for one day only.
pets and animals'World's loneliest elephant' meets a friendly face1 Dec, 2020 11:21 PM4 minutes to readAfter a seven-hour journey on plane, Kaavan arrived in Cambodia.
pets and animals'Ecstatic': Beloved Pomeranian believed stolen returns home1 Dec, 2020 09:28 PM3 minutes to readTwo men entered a property claiming to know the flatmates... then the dog was missing.
pets and animalsMan's elaborate trap to scare spraying cats1 Dec, 2020 08:29 PM3 minutes to readA man has set up an elaborate trap to stop cats and their smell.
pets and animalsBaby death: Dog remains in Hamilton pound as police, council investigate30 Nov, 2020 08:48 PM2 minutes to readOne of the two dogs has been returned to its owner after the incident at Labour Weekend.
pets and animals'Flooded': Animal rescues hit by kitten season and Covid30 Nov, 2020 07:37 PM3 minutes to readIt's raining kittens and dwindling donations in a Covid year