New Zealand85yo farmer accused of causing animals sufferingA Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.25 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'20 Mar 04:36 AM
New Zealand'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment AwardsThe Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Journeying with them': How dairy farmer Matt's giving backA Dairy Industry Award winner is helping encourage others to enter the awards.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘He was dead’: Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty caseA Muscovy duck was found with tape on its back and a broken wing.14 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandSafe says greyhound racing has no future after dog’s death at AddingtonThe animal charity urges GRNZ to wind down races and rehome dogs before the 2026 ban.10 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandLabrador Hogan at workHogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MDWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglectInspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.10 Mar 05:16 AM
WorldHungary reports first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 50 years"A farm with 1400 cattle showed the classic symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease."09 Mar 10:04 PM
New Zealand‘Horrendous’ parvo outbreak: Northland vets warn of rising casesVets and SPCA urge vaccinations amid Northland's parvovirus outbreak.06 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandGreyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questionsA new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.04 Mar 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat taking an antihistamine does to your brainSome research suggests popular hay fever medication could increase your risk of dementia.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Broke down with happiness': A 30m cliff fall, a dog left behind, and a heart-warming rescueHis German Shepherd Bee was 'all he was worried about as soon as he got in the chopper'.03 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandSouthland farmer's edible bale wrap nets global interest'No one else is doing it. No one else in the world. Just little old Grant from Orepuki.'02 Mar 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogsNew research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.19 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandWhy farmers are using magnets to protect cowsHardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concernsDoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Perfect solution': Inside a dairy farm's composting shelter'It’s looking after our cows more than anything.'14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog owner’s $700 vet bill after pet eats dead eel at popular Auckland waterfront walkOfficials say the Wattle Downs and Ōrākei Basin incidents are not connected.14 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandSPCA to pay $29,000 after flawed dismissal of volunteer coordinatorThe ERA ruled the dismissal process was unfair and disproportionate.08 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Mindboggling': Farmers urge minister to look into AgResearch science cutsConcerns for farm productivity, animal welfare, and rural sector's economic contribution.04 Feb 10:31 PM
New ZealandEnd of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnoutSome vets had worked 60-hour weekends, from Friday evening to Monday morning.03 Feb 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Tragic reminder': Dolphin freed from net in Waitematā Harbour dies from blood poisoningThe dolphin, named Te Ihu Wai Pounamu, was found stranded at Sanders Reserve.31 Jan 06:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: Teen repeatedly punches live octopus in ‘disgusting’ beach attackOthers can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.27 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandShootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birdsNineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.24 Jan 04:00 PM
Agribusiness‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay pet owners fear long journey for care as after-hours vet hub opens in HastingsDedicated Hastings vet clinic 'crucial for sustainability of the veterinary profession'.22 Jan 05:00 PM
Travel newsAir NZ apologises after Chch cat takes return trip to OzMittens clocked up more than 11 hours of flying over two days.21 Jan 07:07 AM
Kahu‘Evidence’ of ancient relationship: Moa droppings offer ecological cluesThe extinction of moa disrupts native forest ecosystems.16 Jan 07:12 PM
KahuWhy the yellow-eyed penguin could vanish from New Zealand shoresLess than 100 hoiho chicks remain, with only 20% expected to reach adulthood.15 Jan 06:08 PM
New ZealandHow La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summerDespite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.14 Jan 04:03 PM
New Zealand‘Made me cry’: $13k donated to help beloved bulldog recoverGenerous readers donate $13,000 after missing bulldog Baby is found in Northland.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Complete overreach’: Peta calls for compulsory shearing shed webcams, industry fires backFederated Farmers says the proposal is a 'complete overreach' and impractical.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Zoo mourns death of capybara LunaThe huge rodent had been unwell for some time and died despite the efforts of carers.29 Dec 10:23 PM
