Pets and animals'It sounded terrified': Man living in Mt Maunganui cave convicted for beating puppy10 May, 2022 05:41 PM4 minutes to read
Pets and animalsUnsung heroes of the dog trial champsThe dogs may be the stars of the show, but behind the scenes of the South Island sheepdog championships, two men and their horses are the unsung heroes. Video / ODT
Pets and animals'Gross' thing dog owners need to stop8 May, 2022 08:52 PM4 minutes to readIt's something most dog owners do but a doctor says it could cause huge health problems.
pets and animalsŌhaupō sanctuary now safe haven for rescued skinks6 May, 2022 07:20 PM2 minutes to readSkinks rescued from a Te Awamutu development site released into pest-free Rotopiko reserve
pets and animalsBushy Park Tarapuruhi welcomes new feathered residents5 May, 2022 05:00 PM3 minutes to readThe ancient species used to live there in the hundreds, and is only found in New Zealand.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
pets and animalsLeopard seal Owha recovering after fishing gear removed from mouth30 Apr, 2022 08:09 AM3 minutes to readAn arborist's tool was needed to removed the snared line.
pets and animalsBig Steven Irwin secret revealed29 Apr, 2022 11:18 PM3 minutes to readOlympian Lisa Curry reveals the "shemozzle that should never have happened" in memoir.
pets and animals'Bound by the law': Dogs ordered destroyed for fatal attack on cat and goat29 Apr, 2022 08:00 AM4 minutes to readLaw change is needed before discretion can be made to spare dogs, a judge said.
Premiumpets and animalsThey're all good dogs, and it has nothing to do with their breed29 Apr, 2022 01:39 AM5 minutes to readNew York Times: Don't judge a book by its cover. Don't judge a dog by its breed.
pets and animalsWoman poisoned milk and yoghurt with insecticide, slashed tyres after argument with flatmates28 Apr, 2022 04:06 AM3 minutes to readFlatmates got into an argument after the pet cat scratched one of them.
pets and animalsThe act that got an Aussie baggage handler named Chad TikTok famous28 Apr, 2022 03:39 AM2 minutes to readMay every pet-owning passenger have their dog boarded by someone like Chad.
pets and animalsCat-astrophe averted: Moggy mariner's epic tale of survival27 Apr, 2022 11:50 PM4 minutes to readLuchs the Bengal cat plunged into the sea on a stormy night - and lived to miaow about it.
pets and animalsThe kiwi: what do we know about our national bird?How much do we know about our national bird? Frank Film looks at what makes the kiwi so special, and so worth protecting. Video / Frank Film
pets and animalsThe kiwi: What do we know about our national bird?24 Apr, 2022 05:00 PM4 minutes to readFrank Film looks at what makes the bird so special, and so worth protecting.
pets and animalsFamily dog taken from front garden in front of grandmother22 Apr, 2022 06:07 AM2 minutes to readMiniature poodle Cookie was taken from the front yard of an Onehunga house on April 7.
Premiumpets and animalsJarrod Gilbert: How a mouse outsmarted my cats and me17 Apr, 2022 05:00 PM5 minutes to readOpinion: Jarrod Gilbert on how a mouse managed to fool two cats and a human.
pets and animalsPod of dolphins make a splash in Wellington's harbourHuge pod of dolphins make a splash in Wellington's harbour. Video / Wellington photographer Sean Gillespie
pets and animalsFormer orca trainer warns whales could kill again5 Apr, 2022 03:03 AM3 minutes to readA former SeaWorld trainer says his ex-colleagues and the whales are in harm's way.
pets and animals'Not cute little furry animals': Boy's shocking injury after wallaby attack2 Apr, 2022 02:57 AM2 minutes to readA 6-year-old was left "covered in blood" after a wallaby attack before footy training.
pets and animalsOodles of oodles: The rise of the poodle-cross 'designer' dog1 Apr, 2022 07:58 PM13 minutes to readDoggone it, how did we end up with so many cavoodles, schnoodles and labradoodles?
pets and animals'Indescribable stench': The woman who owned 50 moggies - and the cat fight that followed31 Mar, 2022 05:30 AM4 minutes to readAnimal hoarder previously charged for not meeting the needs of 50 cats appeals new ban.
pets and animalsHow to take your dog on an outdoor adventure30 Mar, 2022 02:30 AM6 minutes to readIs the dog your favourite whānau member? Here's how to involve them in your holidays.
pets and animalsAuckland Zoo's male rhino dies after sudden illness26 Mar, 2022 01:51 AM2 minutes to readLast weekend, 20-year-old Inkosi suddenly stopped eating.
pets and animalsDeadly parvovirus warning from Auckland's Central Bark amid outbreak11 Mar, 2022 04:19 AM3 minutes to readCentral Bark hotel/salon says risk low, but it is taking precautionary measures.
pets and animalsSecurity officer attacked by dogs: 'I didn't think I was going to get out of there'4 Mar, 2022 02:30 AM5 minutes to readJudge orders destruction of the two animals.
pets and animalsRio de Janeiro's dog walkers defy Carnival ban28 Feb, 2022 07:16 PM3 minutes to readBrazil hit the 'paws' button on annual street parties for a second year.
Premiumpets and animalsThe diet worked for them. Now their pets are on it28 Feb, 2022 06:00 AM10 minutes to readNew York Times: Paleo, vegan, gluten-free: Owners are putting animals on human regimens.
pets and animalsComment: Whio, what an investment21 Feb, 2022 04:56 PM4 minutes to readOpinion: Let's keep the investment flowing until we see whio on every river bend.
pets and animalsThe travel perks house-sitters don't want you to know15 Feb, 2022 04:00 PM6 minutes to readHow to become a house sitter in New Zealand.
pets and animalsMystery as hundreds of birds plunge from the skyMystery as hundreds of birds plunge from the sky in Mexico. Video / CEN / Australscope
pets and animalsNew Zealand gains first Valentines Day Cat Hotel10 Feb, 2022 12:54 AM2 minutes to readFeline left out of Valentine's Day plans? Why not treat yourself to a cat hotel holiday?
pets and animalsElephant dung gin helps safaris beat travel downturn9 Feb, 2022 07:31 PM3 minutes to readElephant dung and G&Ts are key ingredients for safaris, but rarely in a cocktail.
pets and animalsComment: Whio, what an investment21 Feb, 2022 04:56 PM4 minutes to readOpinion: Let's keep the investment flowing until we see whio on every river bend.
pets and animalsThe travel perks house-sitters don't want you to know15 Feb, 2022 04:00 PM6 minutes to readHow to become a house sitter in New Zealand.
pets and animalsMystery as hundreds of birds plunge from the skyMystery as hundreds of birds plunge from the sky in Mexico. Video / CEN / Australscope
pets and animalsNew Zealand gains first Valentines Day Cat Hotel10 Feb, 2022 12:54 AM2 minutes to readFeline left out of Valentine's Day plans? Why not treat yourself to a cat hotel holiday?
pets and animalsElephant dung gin helps safaris beat travel downturn9 Feb, 2022 07:31 PM3 minutes to readElephant dung and G&Ts are key ingredients for safaris, but rarely in a cocktail.
pets and animalsWhio dip toes in at new home8 Feb, 2022 07:00 PMQuick ReadThese whio will be an important addition to the wild population.
pets and animalsOne-eyed Winky the cat found after 10 years missing8 Feb, 2022 05:18 PM3 minutes to readFriendly moggy vanished from his family's Auckland Viaduct apartment a decade ago.
Premiumpets and animals'Basically cooking': 347 complaints of dogs locked in hot cars this summer nationally6 Feb, 2022 07:00 PM4 minutes to readIt can take less than 10 minutes for the inside of a car to exceed 31C.
Premiumpets and animalsMatt Heath: Why little dogs are better than big ones6 Feb, 2022 05:00 PM4 minutes to readEveryone should have a dog. Whatever their size, life is better with a doggie.
pets and animalsBindi Irwin's video of baby Grace reveals precious link to Steve5 Feb, 2022 07:26 PM3 minutes to readVideo shows heartwarming scenes of Bindi Irwin's little girl with the family pet.
pets and animalsAdorable gate-crasher interrupts Queen's celebration4 Feb, 2022 08:44 PM2 minutes to readThe Queen's eldest dog Candy likes to make appearances for the cameras.
Premiumpets and animalsThe rampaging pigs of the San Francisco Bay Area1 Feb, 2022 09:06 PM6 minutes to readNew York Times: A proposed California law would make it easier to hunt feral swine.
pets and animalsTragic dog death prompts warning over river algae31 Jan, 2022 05:17 PM4 minutes to readFamily urges owners to watch for signs of dangerous algae losing their beloved pet.
pets and animals'Cat-astrophe' as distraught pet owner fails in tribunal bid to get feline returned24 Jan, 2022 10:46 PM3 minutes to readAn organisation was found at fault, but still the cat was unable to be returned.
pets and animalsSurfs Up: Meet Hokule'a the surfing cat24 Jan, 2022 01:35 AM2 minutes to readGoing for a surf in Hawaii? Keep an eye out for this famous figure.
pets and animalsPhotographer captures abandoned Russian island 'overtaken' by polar bears23 Jan, 2022 06:56 PM2 minutes to readOne Russian island has gained some unusual new residents.
pets and animals'Whale Tales' arts trail highlights conservation fail23 Jan, 2022 04:00 PM2 minutes to readBryde's Whale under threat as its food source, zooplankton, is susceptible to pollution.
pets and animalsLab monkey missing after highway crash, people warned not to approach22 Jan, 2022 07:13 PM3 minutes to readSeveral monkeys, destined for a lab, escaped after the collision.