New Zealand'Traumatised': Man injured, beloved foxy dies after attack by three dogsTwo dogs were allegedly attacked at a Tauranga park, one dead and another lucky to live.17 Mar 05:05 PM
New ZealandPenguin found on Auckland Harbour Bridge saved by motorist, has flipper amputatedNow named Bridge, he lives with another one-flippered penguin in Franz Josef.12 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Leaves us grasping': Exporters hit back as live animal trade stallsIndustry says three years without exports has cost rural areas $300m a year.11 Mar 08:04 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, death09 Mar 05:55 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
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
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 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
WorldExperts weigh in after Punch the monkey dragged by neck around enclosure floorFootage of the incident shows Punch running over rocks to his orangutan soft toy.24 Feb 10:13 PM
WellingtonPolice looking for burglar find litter of kittensOne of the kittens is expected to be named after the officer that found them.24 Feb 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occurOPINION: Roaming dog complaints and reports of attacks have surged in Auckland since 2021.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of IslandsDoC says the mother may carry the dead calf for days or even weeks.23 Feb 05:00 AM
