OpinionOpinion: New vaccine tech offers hope against foot-and-mouthOPINION: FMD is one of the world’s most economically devastating livestock diseases. 08 Aug 03:07 AM
World'Human presence': Volunteers protect sheep from wolves in FranceWolves have made a comeback in Europe, attacking livestock and angering farmers.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A massacre': Two roaming dogs kill 50 backyard birds“How many families have to be affected for something to be done?”07 Aug 04:25 AM
PremiumNew ZealandRare rescue: 'The textbooks don’t tell you what to do with a constipated petrel'04 Aug 04:14 AM
WorldLeopard seals sing nursery rhyme-like songs during breeding seasonMales sing underwater for up to 13 hours daily in a bid to attract a mate.01 Aug 01:22 AM
EntertainmentJeremy Clarkson faces culling his beloved cows after TB outbreakClarkson expressed devastation over TB's impact on Diddly Squat farm.31 Jul 06:42 PM
World‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problemLion ownership in Thailand has grown to nearly 500 registered lions.29 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant risk': NZTA calls for East Coast animal owners to address wandering stockNZTA called on farmers to help prevent stock animals from becoming a “road statistic".29 Jul 05:00 AM
EntertainmentLucy Lawless demands justice for 'brutish' shooting of cat co-starZeplyn, a 5yo Maine Coon cat, was attacked in West Auckland soon after filming wrapped. 27 Jul 07:05 AM
New ZealandMoo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cowsOnline dating comes to dairying, as artificial intelligence helps artificial insemination.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTAB could be asked to compensate greyhound trainers amid plans to ban the sportA single entity will co-ordinate national efforts to adopt out greyhounds.21 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldCamel walks for first time with prosthetic leg after brutal ordealThree-legged Cammie was rehabilitated at an animal shelter in Karachi.20 Jul 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Giving furry family members a final farewell with Sunset Vet CareKylie Kim talks to Tom Raynel about her at-home pet euthanasia business.20 Jul 05:00 PM
Herald NOWSPCA reports startling increase in ill-treatment complaintsAnimal abuse complaints have increased by 40 percent in a year, according to new stats released exclusively to Herald NOW.Watch14 Jul 07:31 PM
New ZealandSPCA alarmed about rise in staff abuse, threats to kill petsThe abuse has increased in the past two years and occurs almost daily, the SPCA says.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Herald NOW10,000 lizards or 1000 jobs?Resources Minister Shane Jones joins Ryan Bridge on Herald discussing resourcing jobs. Video / Herald NowWatch09 Jul 07:36 PM
World'Not an attack': Zoo owner defends lioness after woman loses armA woman remains in hospital after being injured by a big cat at Darling Downs Zoo.08 Jul 07:50 AM
World‘Inexplicable’: Woman attacked by lion in Australia knew animal for 20+ yearsThe woman had worked with the lion for more than 20 years at the zoo.07 Jul 04:23 AM
CrimeFarmer's neglect: Emaciated stag was trapped in fence and thick mud, other deer were deadKaiwaka farmer Niven Lowrie admits to animal neglect, including 14 dead deer.04 Jul 02:57 AM
World'Loud and explicit': How a swearing parrot became the star of an animal shelterHendrix, a colourful macaw, became famous for his salty language.03 Jul 01:04 AM
New ZealandWhy this young vet chose a rural life over city clinicsHolly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.01 Jul 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCould a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague? A non-deadly alternative to 1080 is being developed which leaves pests sterile.01 Jul 07:15 PM
New ZealandHow a poultry club became a lifelong passionFiona Taylor joined the Waikato Poultry and Pigeon Club and became a judge and steward.28 Jun 04:56 PM
New ZealandWorld-first cannabis trial for dogs to recruit 100 pets All dog breeds are eligible including those with osteoarthritis or showing signs of it.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandAdvocates renew calls to end colony-cage egg farmsAdvocates say colony cages weren’t much better than battery or conventional cages.25 Jun 03:26 AM
New ZealandCoatesville retiree retells story of the morning her dog was attackedCoatesville retiree Denise Heald retells story of the morning her dog was attacked on their own property. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldEU passes new rules for pets, including microchips and bans on mutilationsAll cats and dogs sold must have microchips registered in an EU database.19 Jun 09:24 PM
