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
New ZealandAbandoned reptiles causing concern in BoP waterways“They displace wetland birds from nesting sites."16 Sep 10:28 PM
New ZealandWoman banned from keeping animals after birds found plucked, decorated with pensThe woman said she coloured the doves because it was 'beautiful'.16 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandSPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui homeSome rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the Gentoo penguins of Kelly TarltonsThe Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons have just begun their breeding season. A deeper look at these beautiful creatures. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandUncertain future for NZ live dairy cattle exports - RabobankNZ enjoyed the advantages of the Chinese live export market for much of the past decade.11 Sep 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in AfricaGene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nasty disease': Scientist backs commitment to eradicate any incursion of foot-and-mouthAgResearch chief scientist Axel Heiser agreed the approach to 'stamp it out' is right.10 Sep 10:06 PM
New ZealandFoot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3bThe disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.05 Sep 10:19 PM
New ZealandAussie farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZTests show a single dose reduces a cow's methane emissions be three-quarters for 100 days.05 Sep 09:57 PM
