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
PremiumPremiumWorldThe grim truth behind China's panda factoriesNew York Times: In the 1990s, China began sending pandas to foreign zoos to be bred.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandLife of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog''Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
New ZealandWhy this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.19 Dec 01:53 AM
World'Flesh-eating' squirrels spotted in the USCalifornia ground squirrels seen killing and eating voles.18 Dec 08:16 PM
New ZealandFears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandTrainer kicks horse in genitals - avoids conviction, name suppressedThe judge wants further information before convicting him on child assault charges.17 Dec 07:33 AM
New Zealand'Physically ill': SPCA chief's horror at neglected pet dog's sufferingYoung dog Grimlock had to be euthanised.13 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandGreyhound racing to be banned in NZ over animal welfare concernsThere have been three reviews in recent years highlighting animal welfare concerns.09 Dec 11:59 PM
New ZealandDozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating effortsProject Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.03 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandSeven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in TasmanSix whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.02 Dec 06:29 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'01 Dec 05:33 PM
New ZealandFarmers urged to dose dogs against sheep measles'We do not believe we can eradicate C. ovis but the aim is to control it at around 0.5%'28 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandSpike in dangerous virus for dogs prompts warning'I can't stress enough that once your dog has signs, you're too late.'19 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's all very posh': Young Kiwi trains at ancient saddlery guildSophia's diploma is overseen by the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers.18 Nov 08:16 PM
