LifestyleWild orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat his own woundIt's the latest example of how some animals can soothe themselves with wild remedies.03 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps fallingSheep numbers continue to fall as more land is converted to forestry.03 May 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How worried should we be about the return of bird flu?FT opinion: Now is not a time for paranoia but there is a case for extreme vigilance.02 May 11:24 PM
New ZealandFonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2024 announcedWinner recognised for her outstanding passion and advocacy for the dairy industry.02 May 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Who could catch bird flu first? These experts have an idea, and a way to helpNYT opinion: We must do a better job to ensure virus doesn't spread beyond our control.01 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandWhat every pet owner should knowWhy the New Zealand Veterinary Association wants people to "Think P.E.T."26 Apr 04:59 PM
New Zealand11 puppies found dumped on roadside in WaikatoThe puppies add to almost 300 animals already in SPCA care in Hamilton.26 Apr 03:00 AM
WorldKaren the 'dancing queen' dies after choking on keys'She was not just an animal; she was a beloved member of our community.'23 Apr 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I sat down and made a personal commitment': Dealing with disasterTessa Appleby's resilient nature saw her get through the cyclone and thrive as a leader.22 Apr 10:09 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: Praise for 'hardy' Kiwi war horses"Hardy useful mounts, free from beefiness,” could stand the South African heat in 1900.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You get the big and the small': Why Kate loves being a rural vet“It’s full on but I’m pretty lucky to go to some neat parts of Bay of Plenty."20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPaws-itively amazing career in animal servicesBetty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.18 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandTwo horses shot dead by police north of Taupō'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'17 Apr 02:35 AM
New ZealandGroup of young people drive car into deer and kill a stagPolice arrested three men after the incident on Marsden Valley Rd in Stoke.15 Apr 05:12 AM
New ZealandA person in Texas caught bird flu after mixing with dairy cattle. Should we be worried?This is the second US case after a poultry worker tested positive in Colorado in 2022.15 Apr 12:15 AM
WorldBoy ends up with 50 octopuses after family buys pregnant petThe consortium of octopuses has proven quite expensive for the family.14 Apr 09:02 PM
New ZealandSecond dog infected with rare parasite babesia gibsoniIt is the first time the disease has been detected in dogs in New Zealand.11 Apr 06:52 AM
WorldWatch: Charging elephant flips safari car, killing touristAnother tourist filmed fatal encounter while on safari in Kafue National Park.03 Apr 09:57 PM
New ZealandA new home for Piquet Hill FarmsAfter more than half a century on Te Akau hill country, Piquet Hill Farms is moving.29 Mar 03:59 PM
Lifestyle'Torture breeding' claims lead to potential ban of Germany's favourite dogDachshunds could be banned in Germany due to the nature of how they are bred.27 Mar 08:48 PM
New ZealandBalloons over Waikato who? 19 kiwi take to Hamilton skiesSanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kickstarted its biggest kiwi translocation this week.22 Mar 07:15 PM
New Zealand'Great people' and 'awesome countryside' the perks of being a scannerBlair Stewart's business scans around 350,000 sheep in a season, and about 60,000 cattle.22 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandAll creatures great and small - the life of a rural vetIn the end, it’s your family who pay the price.22 Mar 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPIFed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.22 Mar 04:18 AM
WorldBaby giraffe dies in tragic accident at US zooThe baby giraffe was possibly alarmed in the middle of the night and ran into a fence.19 Mar 09:16 PM
New Zealand13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential homeSeizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.19 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandRural news in brief: Wool alliance and facial eczema funding announcedA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.18 Mar 03:05 AM
New Zealand100 new species of marine life found off the coast of NZThe organism and more than 100 species of marine animals have been found in NZ waters.12 Mar 06:50 PM
New ZealandHow sheepdogs help both farmers and conservationistsLivestock guardian dogs alleviate stress for both the livestock and the livestock owners,05 Mar 03:58 PM
Lifestyle'Oldest dog that ever lived' stripped of record titleOwners had claimed that Portuguese pet Bobi made it to the age of 31.22 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandLIC says bacterial contamination behind faulty sire semenLIC focused on implementing recommendations of an independent review.20 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandCourt intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'One of the dog's owners said she wouldn't be in court as she had other things to do.20 Feb 07:00 AM
WorldMystery surrounds stingray's miraculous conceptionA stingray that has lived for years in an aquarium without a male companion is pregnant.14 Feb 10:21 PM
New ZealandGraduates help combat rural vet shortageRural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.11 Feb 06:05 PM
