New ZealandHamilton Zoo snaps up land opportunity Zoo director Baird Fleming says the land will expand herds, not add new species.20 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandAkl councillor bitten by 'big, aggro, muscly' dog while protecting own pet during attackJosephine Bartley was left bleeding and needed a tetanus shot at A&E.19 Mar 10:35 PM
World'Only in Australia': Possum discovered among stuffed toys in airport gift shopVideo from the store shows the marsupial blending in with toy kangaroos.19 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandPenguin found on Auckland Harbour Bridge saved by motorist, has flipper amputated12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandVideo of tourist allegedly 'harassing' seals at Kaikōura Peninsula sparks DoC probe10 Mar 05:16 AM
New ZealandBreeder allowed to own 10 dogs despite disqualification after puppy neglect, deathOne of Anne Glover's puppies was found dead and three others had to be euthanised. 09 Mar 05:55 AM
WorldExpats fleeing Dubai abandon pets in scramble to leaveRescue groups report shelters overwhelmed and animals tied to streetside posts.08 Mar 07:26 PM
WorldTourist charged after allegedly kidnapping, torturing flamingo at Vegas hotelPolice say Mitchell Fairbarn filmed himself hurting the bird.07 Mar 12:05 AM
New ZealandPush to ban fireworks on Tauranga beaches and other public placesA woman who lost a horse to a fireworks incident wants the focus to be on a wider ban.06 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldDrowning after dingo attack cause of 19yo's death in AussieEight of the 10 dingoes involved in the attack in Australia have since been euthanised.06 Mar 04:21 AM
WorldCamel beauty pageant rocked as 20 entries disqualified for plastic surgeryInspectors discovered botox, fillers and silicone had been used to beautify the animals.06 Mar 03:00 AM
Crime'Multiple callouts': Farmers fined over poor condition of 139 cattleOne of Glenise Stone's bulls was so unsteady it had to be euthanised on site.06 Mar 03:00 AM
AucklandUncertainty over Kaimanawa horse muster amid fears for future of herdKHH says 149 animals must be rehomed in 2026 or the herd could exceed 1000 in three years.05 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandNew animal rules: Tougher dog limits and new chook licence but cats untouchedDog owners face new leash requirements for pets and no-go areas in Tauranga.04 Mar 11:02 PM
WorldThe reason British man got Punch the monkey tattooed on his chestHe said he was inspired by Punch's ability to 'keep on, even when the chips are down'.04 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandWould a Commissioner for Animals improve welfare?Animal groups say MPI can't enforce welfare independently, but a commissioner could.03 Mar 09:53 PM
New ZealandPush for Hawke's Bay cat curfew: ‘You’re either on the side of the birds or the predators’Cameras caught domestic cats destroying more than a dozen endangered bird nests in Napier.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They seem to show up everywhere now': Kiwi population boom brings odd rescuesVilla manager Amelia Boyce spotted the chick during a routine pool check.03 Mar 05:27 AM
New ZealandDeep-sea whale strands on central Auckland beachThe Shepherd's beaked whale was first spotted at St Heliers late this morning.03 Mar 04:14 AM
Wellington'Inhumane': Cat shot with nail gun in horrifying attackThe 3-year-old rescue cat likely had the nail lodged in her back for two days. 02 Mar 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeadly surge: Councils warn more deaths likely under weak dog lawsA woman mauled by pig dogs in Tairua said councils are impotent and 'don't have power'.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Urgent action is needed on dog attacksOPINION: Any improvements will at least go some way towards better protecting the public.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council urges owners to act after rise in serious dog attacksAuckland Animal Shelter reports a spate of serious dog attacks, raising concerns for animal control officers. Video / Dean PurcellWatch27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoggy death row: Staff shattered as dog they looked after for 3 years destroyedA quarter of dogs in Auckland shelters are waiting for a court to decide their fate.26 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandFarmers call for 'level playing field' for porkImported pork can be raised in sow stalls and tighter crates that are banned in NZ.26 Feb 08:39 PM
WorldMan jailed after giving protected bird alcoholic drink in YouTube stuntFootage shows a person pouring a green drink into the hawk's mouth.26 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldCentral Coast teen becomes first Australian fatality from tick-induced red meat allergyJeremy Webb, 16, suffered breathing trouble after eating beef sausages.26 Feb 02:40 AM
New Zealand‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ - Te Puna residents battle wandering dogsTe Puna School reports roaming dogs entering the playground and scaring pupils.25 Feb 10:00 PM
