New ZealandScientists investigate venomous spider ‘hotspots’The invasive noble false widow spider was first spotted in Porirua last year.30 Dec 06:11 AM
WorldWatch: Rat runs loose on flight, passengers shriek in horror mid‑airThe high-flying rat was first spotted running along a curtain railing.17 Dec 05:00 AM
ChristchurchWatch: Remarkable moment pod of Hector's dolphins seen assisting mother and her calf The all-female pod was supporting and protecting the new mum and her calf.25 Nov 11:02 PM
New ZealandToxic tourist: Jellyfish warning for Auckland and Northland coasts as waters warm up27 Oct 03:11 AM
New ZealandSuspected bird poisoning at Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional ParkWatch23 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: Amazing footage shows dolphins swimming within touching distance of paddler11 Aug 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Thieves knew what they were doing': 65 calves stolen from roadside paddockBeef farmers say raid means they essentially lost $65,000 worth of stock overnight.22 Jul 06:00 PM
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
Herald NOW10,000 lizards or 1000 jobs?Resources Minister Shane Jones joins Ryan Bridge on Herald discussing resourcing jobs. Video / Herald NowWatch09 Jul 07:36 PM
WorldWoman's arm reportedly ripped off in lion attack at Queensland zooA woman in her 50s has been rushed to hospital with significant injuries.06 Jul 04:49 AM
WorldWhy there's little love for lovebugs in South KoreaThe non-native insects have no natural predators and have grown in numbers over the years.04 Jul 03:31 AM
New ZealandCoatesville retiree retells story of the morning her dog was attackedCoatesville retiree Denise Heald retells story of the morning her dog was attacked on their own property. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sealed in' Seal gets rescued from Napier roadA video has surfaced of a seal getting caught in a net after getting stuck on a Napier road in 2024. Video / DOCWatch05 Jun 01:25 AM
New ZealandBull on the moooove in Invercargill, by Elles RoadA bull was seen on the moooove, travelling down Elles Road, by the hospital. Southern District Police said they "hoofed it to a residential address". Video / What's On InversWatch01 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandWild-born kiwi find causes a buzz in Hawke's Bay'Sure enough, here is this beautiful little bird hunkering down in a hole.'01 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandEndangered hihi population soars with 277 fledglingsNew arrivals in Hauraki Gulf give fresh hope for future of nationally threatened species. 27 May 02:23 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
