New ZealandSuspected bird poisoning at Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional ParkA video taken by Pāpāmoa resident Jill McFarlane of a sparrow that she suspects was poisoned, along with dozens of others she found on Thursday and Friday.Watch23 Sep 12:41 AM
PremiumWorldSo a bear walks into a New Jersey store ...New York Times: Police say the 79kg female black bear scratched a 90-year-old shopper.19 Sep 02:42 AM
New ZealandDog owner faces charges after attack left one person needing surgeryPolice said one person required surgery for the seriousness of their injuries.18 Sep 09:20 PM
New ZealandStarving puppy found with bullet in leg, broken hip, 100 fishbones in stomach17 Sep 03:02 AM
PremiumNew ZealandFire and fury: Deadly bee disease spreads in Dannevirke as rumours swirl09 Sep 10:13 PM
New Zealand 'Barely able to lift his head': Pair prosecuted after dogs found severely neglected08 Sep 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Give councils more teeth to deal with roaming dogsOPINION: The pet pooch population is dropping, but problems are rising. 04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnimal rescuers say 'ugly' culture of chaining dogs a 'tragedy waiting to happen'Animal rescuers says dogs are treated as possessions rather than family in Northland.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Auckland's dog crisis reaches critical point, 6000 dogs euthanisedRoaming dogs in Auckland led to 16,739 council reports this year.02 Sep 04:30 AM
WorldPlagued by geese, one city pays for drones and dogs to scare them awayDrones, Border Collies, and water devices will be used to deter the geese.01 Sep 08:59 PM
WorldSea eagles blamed for missing Shetland pony foals in ScotlandFarmers upset as eagles attack livestock; calls for culling grow.01 Sep 02:59 AM
New Zealand'Never seen anything like it': Surge in 'disturbing' and sadistic pet abuse casesA violent partner dragged a dog behind car, another kicked a pet to death.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnexpected bill: Hastings teacher's bumper duck surpriseThere are duck tales and then there’s this.29 Aug 04:04 AM
New Zealand'I would have taken them all': Man snuck into SPCA after hours, freeing all the caged animalsA staff member was injured trying to retrieve the escapees, one of which remains missing.27 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandKrispy Kreme store accused of endangering local catsAwhi Mai Cat Rescue accuse the Krispy Kreme store of tampering with the cats' food. 27 Aug 01:38 AM
LifestyleUS prepares to allow whole milk in schools under new health strategyNew research shows full-fat dairy may offer health benefits.26 Aug 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Zebra foal, giraffe die at wildlife park in ChristchurchPost-mortem analysis revealed mis-mothering main reason the zebra died.26 Aug 06:36 AM
New ZealandMan banned from owning horses after animal welfare breaches foundBarry Alexander Hill of Ashburton is forbidden to own horses for three years.26 Aug 03:34 AM
WorldFirst US human screwworm case in yearsA Maryland resident contracted a flesh-eating parasite from El Salvador.25 Aug 10:25 PM
AucklandVet practice receives 400 applications for receptionist jobUnemployment recently rose to 5.2% in the three months ended June.21 Aug 10:25 PM
LifestyleSheep learns to navigate wheelchair with joystickShe enjoys music, especially 'Twinkle, Twinkle', and even dances.20 Aug 09:57 PM
World'Zombie squirrels' appear in US and CanadaThe tumours or growths, which can turn into open sores, are caused by a viral disease. 20 Aug 06:17 AM
WorldDog attacks leave Sydney community living in fearA fatal attack on June 7 resulted in the death of a small dog.19 Aug 09:28 PM
WorldSouth African rhino breeder arrested in horn smuggling caseThe scheme involved 964 rhino horns worth millions.19 Aug 06:32 PM
New ZealandVeterinarian leads team on vital Tonga mission for animal careMariska Chalmers found her passion for animals at age 3.19 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Dopaw brings glamour to raw pet food for paws-itive health Lou Anne Lowry talks to Tom Raynel about her pet-food business, Dopaw.17 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldStray dog’s desperate act inspires hundreds to post their rescue pup photosKatie Simon found a stray dog and puppy near her porch. She decided to help them out.15 Aug 04:34 AM
World'Frankenstein' bunnies spotted in ColoradoUS officials have advised the public to avoid contact with the infected rabbits.14 Aug 03:32 AM
New Zealand'Tough and tricky disease': NZ's largest farm battles bovine TB againMolesworth Station was delcared free of bovine TB earlier this year.12 Aug 03:50 AM
