WorldNo holidays off: One man’s daily commitment to walking shelter dogsSince 2018, Darren Genson has walked shelter dogs every morning before work.29 Dec 09:32 PM
New ZealandTongan mission treats hundreds of animalsTauranga vet Mariska Chalmers led a team of eight Kiwi volunteers running a free clinic.28 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia'It was just one of those light bulb moments like ‘holy s*** I need this.'28 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleHidden summer hazards: The biggest risks your dog faces on holidaySimple tips to keep your dog safe this summer.25 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldHow a Maine father and son turned hungry deer into global livestream starsFather and son Richard and Randy McMahon feed up to 250 deer each winter.24 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas miracle: Missing SPCA black cat Boris turns up 10 months after break-inAfter a vet check, Boris will be adopted by the woman whose house he chose.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas at Auckland ZooKeepers at Auckland Zoo talk about what it's like to care for the animals on Christmas Day. Video / Jason OxenhamWatch23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore calls for help as pet refuge braces for Christmas family violence spikePet Refuge is already caring for 29 pets in the lead-up to Christmas. 21 Dec 09:26 PM
WorldWatch: Wandering wild koala hitches a ride on public transportThe mayor said the incident proves Brisbane is the most Australian place on earth.19 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo euthanises elderly rhino ZambeziVeterinarian Dr Adam Naylor said a worsening dental disease left him struggling to eat.17 Dec 05:10 AM
New ZealandGuide dogs attacked by roaming dogs leave blind handlers ‘stuck at home’Blind Low Vision NZ says some South Auckland areas are now off-limits for guide dogs.16 Dec 06:20 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly painful': Hamilton Zoo forced to put down three animals, including 23-year-old giraffeThe past week has been filled with heartbreak for zookeepers tending the animals.14 Dec 05:49 AM
World'Exceptionally rare': Man dies after rabies-infected kidney traced to donor’s skunk scratchThe man died in January, five weeks after receiving the transplanted kidney.13 Dec 04:38 AM
AucklandSecurity firm defends staff after claim a cat was dumped on roadsideGlobal Security says GPS data backs its claim a worker stopped to avoid hitting the cat.09 Dec 04:45 AM
WorldLifeguards save dog swept a kilometre out to sea by rip currentAn AirTag on Sadie’s collar let her owners race to the beach in time.07 Dec 08:56 PM
WorldPolice name woman killed by own dog, mother reveals earlier warningThe pitbull mastiff cross was euthanised and a report is going to the coroner.06 Dec 02:55 AM
New Zealand‘It remains an important story’: The fight to save the Arapawa goatThe Arapawa goat remains one of the rarest breeds in the world.05 Dec 03:56 PM
WorldBrazil police probe plight of near-extinct blue parrotAll 11 Spix's macaws recently released in Brazil tested positive for circovirus.03 Dec 09:50 PM
WorldDrunk raccoon found passed out in US liquor store The animal ransacked shelves and drank from smashed bottles of scotch and whiskey. 03 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandFisher horrified by pus-like growths on mullet in Waipu EstuaryMPI is testing the diseased mullet, with results due in about four weeks.03 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldUS medical agency will scale back testing on monkeysThousands of primates are confined in US Government labs and breeding facilities.02 Dec 09:55 PM
WorldSpanish pork producers ‘very concerned’ by African swine feverAround one third of Spain's pork export markets have temporarily halted imports.02 Dec 07:33 PM
WorldBrazilian teen killed after climbing into lion enclosure at zooA counsellor says she supported the 19yo for eight years amid mental health issues.01 Dec 05:14 PM
New ZealandSpain swine fever cases spark warning on pork imports hereSpain confirmed two wild boars found dead near Barcelona tested positive for the virus.30 Nov 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in NZ: The latest data, and a forensic psychologist on how to treat itExclusive Ministry of Justice figures reveal the scope of the problem.30 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animalsFeral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.27 Nov 10:30 PM
WorldRare blue parrots face new threat as deadly virus hits rewilding effortOnly 11 of 20 Spix's macaws recently released into the wild have survived.27 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandNot so black and white: Decoding the Holstein's spotsScientists didn’t know which genes were responsible for a Holstein’s spots - until now.27 Nov 03:10 AM
Christchurch'Morally and legally unacceptable': Farmers fined after cow skinned alive on livestreamThe farmers each received fines of $2000 for breaching animal welfare laws.27 Nov 01:37 AM
New ZealandThe one thing hardcore conservationists and farmers agree onA predator that eats native species and spreads disease in livestock is a target for all.26 Nov 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Phoebe is like my child': Inside the $25k life of a pampered poochAn Auckland lawyer has spent more than $25,000 in the past two years spoiling her dog.24 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldTurkey shortage fears as bird flu 'super strain' hits UK farmsAt least 35 bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed across Britain since October.22 Nov 04:00 AM
World'Bear ran so close': Students caught in Canada grizzly attackAttack closes school and community urges residents indoors.21 Nov 11:12 PM
WorldShopping centre drops live reindeer display after animal welfare backlashThe centre confirmed the reindeer would not return after public criticism.21 Nov 06:58 AM
