LifestyleThese clever dogs rival toddlers when it comes to learning wordsSome 'gifted' dogs can pick up toy names just by overhearing chats.08 Jan 11:00 PM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban Janine Wallace was sentenced alongside her mother, Barbara Glover, after an SPCA probe. 07 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldNo holidays off: One man’s daily commitment to walking shelter dogsSince 2018, Darren Genson has walked shelter dogs every morning before work.29 Dec 09:32 PM
New ZealandFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia28 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly painful': Hamilton Zoo forced to put down three animals, including 23-year-old giraffe14 Dec 05:49 AM
New ZealandCould castration be the key to men living longer? New study makes startling discovery10 Dec 05:49 PM
New ZealandNew ‘Cow Capsule’ targets methaneRuminant Biotech CEO Tom Breen on the breakthrough that could reduce emissions.Watch26 Nov 06:58 PM
WorldScientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuasNearly two-thirds of all dog breeds have a detectable amount of wolf inside them.24 Nov 08:58 PM
WorldHow a new study rewrites the history of the first kissOxford researchers traced kissing back to ape ancestors 16.9 million years ago.19 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandLong neck, big Confidence: Kevin settles into Hamilton ZooKevin, a 2-year-old northern giraffe, has swapped Christchurch for Hamilton Zoo, moving into a boys-only bachelor pad with two other males. Video \ Tom EleyWatch18 Nov 09:37 PM
WorldMPs join call to free 15 penguins from London aquariumCampaigners say the birds have spent 14 years in a basement pool without light.11 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA mum and a pastor shot two fugitives. They were escaped lab monkeysA truck with 21 lab monkeys crashed in Mississippi. Three fled, sparking an eight-day hunt09 Nov 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJane Smith: Why NZ's heifers don’t deserve the climate blameDr Kevin Trenberth says biogenic methane is part of a natural carbon cycle.06 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldFirst evidence of rats hunting bats sparks disease ‘spillover’ fearsResearchers stressed that both species are known to host a wide range of pathogens.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAre cats as smart as dogs? And do they really love us?Animal behaviourist Mark Vette's new book goes deep inside the inscrutable mind of a cat.31 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely stoked': First kiwi chick hatches on Waiheke IslandTrail cameras caught the tiny chick exploring bush near Te Matuku Peninsula.29 Oct 02:54 AM
WorldChernobyl's stray dogs are turning blueThe animals are descended from pets left behind after the 1986 disaster.28 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldLights, camera, venom: What happens when a snake strikesNew York Times: They move so fast it’s been challenging to even visualise.26 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM
WorldWorld-first insemination boosts hopes for endangered Amur leopardFewer than 100 Amur leopards are thought to remain in the wild.22 Oct 04:00 AM
WorldChimpanzee expert Dr Jane Goodall’s cause of death confirmedHer death certificate was issued by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health.21 Oct 03:16 AM
WorldRescue dog Duke’s quirky habit of hoarding teapots delights followersEleven-year-old Duke has stolen everything from teapots to toilet rolls.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAgResearch's GE animal trials under scrutinyGenetic technologies opponent, not-for-profit GE-Free NZ questioned ethics of past trials.08 Oct 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Hope isn’t just wishful thinking’: Jane Goodall’s thoughts for a reporterNew York Times: The conservationist was laser-focused on her mission in trying times.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmma Lewisham: Working with Jane Goodall was ‘a profound privilege’The British ethologist died of natural causes while on a speaking tour in the US.01 Oct 11:33 PM
WorldScientist and conservationist Dr Jane Goodall has died, aged 91Dr Jane Goodall was considered the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees. Video / AFP, Getty ImagesWatch01 Oct 09:12 PM
WorldA hidden reason that women tend to outlive menWomen live longer in most countries, and that trend is found in other mammals.01 Oct 08:22 PM
WorldParis deputy mayor defends rats as waste‑eating allies, not urban pestsRats consume around 100 tonnes of waste daily, helping keep Paris sewers clear.29 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'She digs in for a hug': Rottweiler breaks learner test nervesNikki Martin and her rottweiler Penny are easing the anxiety of driving tests.24 Sep 06:00 PM
