New ZealandNZ shearers facing charges after sheep abuse footage uncoveredFour shearers face more than 20 animal welfare charges from the ministry.26 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandHow to give a retired racing greyhound a gentle new life as a family petA Tauranga adoption day will run on May 16 from 10am to 2pm in Greerton.25 Apr 04:17 AM
New Zealand‘Carcasses throughout the property’: Farmer’s neglect caused death of more than 200 sheepInspectors found evidence of serious animal welfare offending at the Hawke's Bay farm.23 Apr 02:26 AM
New ZealandA family asked to adopt a rescued dog three times. But council put it down anyway13 Apr 07:50 PM
WellingtonFarmer neglected hundreds of animals, leading to at least 140 deathsMPI found evidence 86 wagyu cows had died from underfeeding and parasitic infections.13 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandAlmost 13% of NZ’s bee colonies lost last winterVarroa mites caused more losses than all other colony threats combined.09 Apr 08:49 PM
WorldEscaped wolf forces school closure in South KoreaDaejeon Sanseong Elementary School has shut for the day over safety.09 Apr 07:56 AM
Wellington'A disease that can kill your dog': Virus outbreak in Wellington Four-week-old puppies in one Porirua litter all had to be euthanised.09 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandGreyhound racing to end in August after Parliament backs banA new transition agency will oversee the sport's wind‑down and rehoming of dogs.02 Apr 07:27 AM
OpinionOn borrowed time: How long can NZ keep bird flu strain at bay?H5N1 on the march; H7N6 poultry outbreak here showed how fast strains can escalate.01 Apr 01:08 AM
WorldWolf bites pensioner in the face in Hamburg streetPolice say the wolf had roamed Hamburg streets for several days before the attack.31 Mar 07:11 PM
New ZealandTech‑focused dairy and beef farmers take out Auckland environment titleThe couple also invested in wetlands and tidal habitats to protect endangered bittern.26 Mar 09:21 PM
New Zealand'Dogs like this need to be destroyed': Chase victim backs tougher dog lawsTanya Hawthorne wants dangerous dogs destroyed and negligent owners prosecuted.26 Mar 04:03 PM
New Zealand‘Cruel in the extreme’: Man tortured family cat as relationship broke downRongjian Feng snapped cat's teeth with pliers, lifted it by its tail and tried to kick it.24 Mar 04:15 AM
SportSheep turns on 5-year-old rider in US rodeo arena mishapVideo shows the 5-year-old falling seconds into the ride before the sheep doubled back.17 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandPenguin found on Auckland Harbour Bridge saved by motorist, has flipper amputatedNow named Bridge, he lives with another one-flippered penguin in Franz Josef.12 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldPunch the monkey isn’t alone in bonding with his emotional support toyThese six orphans and misfits show how playthings help them heal.10 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandGovernment backtracks on live animal export plansGreen Party spokesperson Steve Abel said the news was a win for animals.10 Mar 08:53 PM
New ZealandVideo of tourist allegedly 'harassing' seals at Kaikōura Peninsula sparks DoC probeDoC says disturbing seals is an offence under the Marine Mammals Act 1978.10 Mar 05:16 AM
New ZealandFarmer fined $35k for failing to register hundreds of cattle“This farmer’s failures under the Nait Act related to almost 1000 animals," MPI said.09 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandBreeder allowed to own 10 dogs despite disqualification after puppy neglect, deathOne of Anne Glover's puppies was found dead and three others had to be euthanised. 09 Mar 05:55 AM
New ZealandPush to ban fireworks on Tauranga beaches and other public placesA woman who lost a horse to a fireworks incident wants the focus to be on a wider ban.06 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldCamel beauty pageant rocked as 20 entries disqualified for plastic surgeryInspectors discovered botox, fillers and silicone had been used to beautify the animals.06 Mar 03:00 AM
Crime'Multiple callouts': Farmers fined over poor condition of 139 cattleOne of Glenise Stone's bulls was so unsteady it had to be euthanised on site.06 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandWould a Commissioner for Animals improve welfare?Animal groups say MPI can't enforce welfare independently, but a commissioner could.03 Mar 09:53 PM
Wellington'Inhumane': Cat shot with nail gun in horrifying attackThe 3-year-old rescue cat likely had the nail lodged in her back for two days. 02 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandDoggy death row: Staff shattered as dog they looked after for 3 years destroyedA quarter of dogs in Auckland shelters are waiting for a court to decide their fate.26 Feb 10:57 PM
