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
New ZealandGovt scheme just the ticket for Hunterville vet'I just fell in love with the clinic here.'11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe secret to dog trials successDog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.31 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandResidents alarmed after birds turn up dead, fears they were poisonedAuthorities are investigating the deaths of dozens of birds at a North Shore park.30 Jan 05:58 AM
New ZealandSPCA offers half-price pets as adoption rates dropPet adoption rates have dropped, putting pressure on the SPCA.29 Jan 10:29 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau graduate vet lands financial windfall for rural workFunding helps reduce student debt, support career.27 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandDad's growling stomach gets in the way of tiger cub gender revealThe gender of two Sumatran tiger cubs born at Hamilton Zoo have been revealed.26 Jan 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Trust and understanding': $1m campaign to reverse live export banStrategy document says lobbying effort is essential as issue can't be left to MPs alone.23 Jan 08:47 PM
New ZealandMan hit dog he was entrusted to care for with malletLance Tengu took a mallet and hit the dog in the head intending to kill it.21 Jan 11:49 PM
KahuBella tops dogs names for 2023Te Atu Rangi Reweti uses his culture to connect with dog owners.16 Jan 10:35 PM
New ZealandWoman set to lay complaint after encounter with council staffer over horse pooA Northlander claims a Far North Holdings staffer was aggressive over her horse's poo.15 Jan 11:12 PM
New Zealand'Should be banned': Why $5 colony eggs at The Warehouse are so cheapWelfare experts want clear labelling on colony eggs so consumers know hens are caged.13 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Grab the camera': Great white shark circles boatie for over an hourA shark expert says it appears the shark had been caught in a net and injured.08 Jan 04:08 AM
