New ZealandPopular Christchurch zoo euthanises three lions after months of health decline"Today is a very sad day;" Orana Wildlife Park farewells lions with a heavy heart.03 Feb 03:31 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?OPINION: Nipah spreads from bats, contaminated food and close contact with sick people.02 Feb 05:00 PM
World‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarryScientists uncovered 91 previously unknown species among 150 found at the site.29 Jan 01:29 AM
PremiumPropertyLizard lives on the line? Major Aussie housing developer pledges to protect animals at Queenstown site13 Jan 12:36 AM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban 07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia28 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Happy as': Pregnant sea lion snoozes on Dunedin doorstepPregnant sea lions often roam inland in Otago, away from the advances of males.16 Dec 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Magic': Turning animal tricks into teen confidenceFormer Customs dog handler Bex Tasker now runs training on her 5.6ha farm.14 Dec 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly painful': Hamilton Zoo forced to put down three animals, including 23-year-old giraffeThe past week has been filled with heartbreak for zookeepers tending the animals.14 Dec 05:49 AM
New ZealandCould castration be the key to men living longer? New study makes startling discoveryThe Otago-led study tracked 117 species across zoos and aquariums worldwide.10 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
