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
New ZealandHappy hooves, happy herdHardy Froneman of Hoof Trim, Hawke’s Bay, specialises in the Dutch five-step method.17 Nov 04:00 PM
World‘Spider smuggler’ straps hundreds of tarantulas to his bodyMan's ‘swollen stomach area' reveals '300 spiders, 100 centipedes and nine stinging ants'.16 Nov 11:16 PM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attackEven just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.16 Nov 10:54 PM
LifestylePet safety plea: $6 chew toy leads to nearly $10k vet bill‘We almost lost our baby because of a toy,’ Kiwi woman says. ‘I have lost trust in them'.15 Nov 12:11 AM
New ZealandWoman's despair when car pinched, pet dog stolen as wellDog owner says beloved pet was thrown to the ground and injured.14 Nov 11:41 PM
WorldBaby red panda ‘frightened to death by fireworks’ at Edinburgh Zoo3-month-old cub thought to have choked on own vomit in shock.14 Nov 06:15 PM
WorldSheep not sheared for five years ‘at risk of pneumonia’ if wool is removedAnimal rescued from owners in Belgium is now so wooly it is ‘in pain’.14 Nov 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Auckland’s only elephant arrives safely at new home in AustraliaForty-two-year-old Burma has left Auckland Zoo to be part of a herd.13 Nov 07:14 AM
New ZealandTwo Northland vets part of Voluntary Bonding Scheme to work in rural practicesThe scheme supports graduate vets working in rural practices.13 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice escort gets NZ's only elephant Burma safely to airport for flight to OZBurma was spotted in her crate being trucked across Auckland this morning.11 Nov 11:31 PM
New ZealandFired vet who tried to choke cow after lethal injection didn't work wins $35k payoutTony Austwick was unjustifiably dismissed after three customers made complaints about him.11 Nov 07:26 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after Beach Haven kitten's tail 'ripped off', threatening note left'If they can hurt a cat like that ... they could hurt anyone.'11 Nov 05:40 AM
New ZealandFamily cat returns home with bullet woundOkoia cat Jinx returned home with a bullet wound that broke his femur.10 Nov 04:00 PM
World43 monkeys on the loose after escaping US research centreAuthorities urge residents to keep their doors and windows locked.07 Nov 09:15 PM
WorldRepublicans call for voters to ‘avenge’ Peanut the squirrel’s deathThe seizure – and euthanasia – of Peanut sparked outrage from fans.05 Nov 09:42 PM
New ZealandThreat to vet: 'I was informed there was a bullet for the cow and a bullet for myself'The Scottish vet, now working in Northland’s Kaipara district, has written a book.03 Nov 08:43 PM
Travel newsSwimmer attacked by ‘sexually frustrated’ dolphin ‘lucky to be alive’Lonely male bottlenose believed to be responsible for multiple incidents in Japan.18 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandCow mastitis invention wins bigMastitis is a costly disease where udder tissue becomes inflamed, often due to bacteria.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAntarctic penguin tested for bird flu in WellingtonScientists tested 16 Adelie penguins last year, with seven returning positive results.17 Oct 11:45 PM
New ZealandUnderstanding the risk of facial eczemaA new three-year study is under way to understand the risk of facial eczema on-farm.16 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandRare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from homeThe Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.14 Oct 01:11 AM
New ZealandGift of sight for penguinMelody the gentoo penguin has cataract removed. Video / Sea Life Kelly Tarlton'sWatch09 Oct 06:52 AM
New Zealand$5k for info on baby sea lion shot in Otago, suffered 'slow and painful death'Baby sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins and left to die a slow, painful death.29 Sep 02:55 AM
LifestyleOpinion: Why I eat dog food for my job - a surprising career twistOPINION: Job interview includes tasting dog food, surprising new hire with its quality.23 Sep 11:46 PM
New ZealandThe five commands every sheepdog owner should master'It’s like having a mate; you can’t spend 10 years with someone you don’t get on with.'20 Sep 05:01 PM
New Zealand'We see benefits at the time': Pain relief during lamb tailing worth the moneyFrom next year pain relief during tailing is mandatory for NZ Merino Company suppliers.17 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandProposal could see all Far North cats ‘chipped and snipped’A proposed new pet bylaw would also bans roosters and pigs from urban areas.16 Sep 11:06 PM
