TravelA visit with the grizzly bears of British ColumbiaSimon Wilson spends some time getting to know grizzly bears and finds it hard to leave.14 Jul 07:00 PM
CrimeMan jailed after forcing children to witness horrific animal crueltyA man beheaded puppies in front of a girl and hung a dog by a rope from a tree. 13 Jul 08:00 AM
WorldBull sharks keep warming to Sydney's watersThey stay an average of 15 days longer off Sydney in summer than they did in 2009.11 Jul 02:29 AM
New ZealandIn search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from AucklandHuntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHuntsman spider finds new home in NZA breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier.10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho let the dogs out? Animals let loose from SPCA crates in night raidA man broke into the Nelson SPCA twice and let dogs and cats out of their enclosures.17 Feb 07:28 PM
Crime‘Gratuitous and violent act’: Teen claims he slit stag’s throat to ‘end its suffering’His mate deliberately struck the deer with a ute, an act that was posted to social media.11 Feb 02:28 AM
EnvironmentFast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining planAllowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.25 Jan 02:52 AM
KahuWhy the yellow-eyed penguin could vanish from New Zealand shoresLess than 100 hoiho chicks remain, with only 20% expected to reach adulthood.15 Jan 06:08 PM
New ZealandHow La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summerDespite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.14 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightingsThe warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast. 10 Jan 09:46 PM
New Zealand‘Complete overreach’: Peta calls for compulsory shearing shed webcams, industry fires backFederated Farmers says the proposal is a 'complete overreach' and impractical.07 Jan 04:00 PM
Travel newsHave you seen a bush robin? Abel Tasman National Park asks to report sightingsThe little birds have been absent for decades, but they seem to be making a comeback.06 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandWellington Zoo mourns death of capybara LunaThe huge rodent had been unwell for some time and died despite the efforts of carers.29 Dec 10:23 PM
New ZealandWoman mauled by dogs upset after child attacked on same beach two weeks later'Someone else has been hurt because of owners who can’t control their dogs.'20 Dec 03:51 AM
New ZealandDozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating effortsProject Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.03 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandSeven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in TasmanSix whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.02 Dec 06:29 PM
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
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 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
World43 monkeys on the loose after escaping US research centreAuthorities urge residents to keep their doors and windows locked.07 Nov 09:15 PM
WorldSurfer dies after being impaled by swordfishGiulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.19 Oct 10:12 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 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
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
