New Zealand'We really didn’t have almost any choice': MPs back public fireworks banThree petitions gathered 95,000 signatures backing an end to public fireworks.06 May 07:00 AM
WorldIran may send mine-carrying ‘kamikaze’ dolphins into Strait of HormuzThe US is escorting stranded tankers through the strait under Project Freedom.05 May 06:58 PM
PremiumNew ZealandTwice-convicted former Pets & Pats owner linked to new wedding ventureAngela Beer's linked with a new dog-friendly celebration business in a pastoral setting.04 May 10:25 PM
New Zealand‘Carcasses throughout the property’: Farmer’s neglect caused death of more than 200 sheep23 Apr 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Slaughterhouse' silenced: Abattoir on wheels shut down after 'carnage' complaintNeighbour Kevin Bell claims hundreds of animals were killed just metres from his fence.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt culprit after 18 pet goats shot dead in PōkenoInvestigators believe those responsible would have had a dog with them.21 Apr 04:37 AM
New Zealand‘So far from the sea’: Seal takes a morning shuffle through TaradaleDoC has put up signs in the area and is monitoring for further seal sightings.20 Apr 12:55 AM
WorldNine days on the run: Escaped zoo wolf Neukgu finally recapturedThe wolf, Neukgu, eluded capture for nine days after escaping on April 8.17 Apr 07:44 AM
New ZealandWellington Zoo’s Sumatran tiger Bashii diesBashii, aged 18, was euthanised after a rapid decline in his health.17 Apr 06:10 AM
New ZealandSwimming pig dives in at Whitianga beach, then vanishes in currentWitness Deborah Kelsall followed the black pig as it dodged cars on its way to the beach.17 Apr 05:28 AM
LifestyleWhy your dog steals your shoes and other canine behaviours explainedExperts say dogs may steal shoes to keep a beloved human's scent nearby.16 Apr 06:50 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Heads driver's crash into cattle beast sparks renewed fears Locals say feral cattle have roamed onto Whangārei Heads Rd for more than a decade.16 Apr 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Lives depend on it': Family dog’s $7000 fishhook nightmare Pax needed a seven‑hour overnight endoscopic procedure at an emergency vet clinic.14 Apr 10:00 PM
World'Fighting for his life': Garfield the cat saved from tracks faces $20k billPower to the tracks was cut so officers could reach the injured cat.14 Apr 08:02 AM
New ZealandA family asked to adopt a rescued dog three times. But council put it down anyway'I feel deeply sad that she wasn’t given a chance.'13 Apr 07:50 PM
World'Fighters': Woman's horror find in tied-up plastic bag during walkA Sydney woman heard mysterious crying sounds coming from a distance.13 Apr 06:39 AM
WorldEnglish 19-year-old woman killed in family pet dog attackEssex Police say the dog involved in the fatal attack was not a banned breed.13 Apr 04:31 AM
WellingtonFarmer neglected hundreds of animals, leading to at least 140 deathsMPI found evidence 86 wagyu cows had died from underfeeding and parasitic infections.13 Apr 03:06 AM
WorldEscaped wolf forces school closure in South KoreaDaejeon Sanseong Elementary School has shut for the day over safety.09 Apr 07:56 AM
Wellington'A disease that can kill your dog': Virus outbreak in Wellington Four-week-old puppies in one Porirua litter all had to be euthanised.09 Apr 05:00 AM
EntertainmentJane Goodall honoured with new photo series for Earth Month and Earth DayThe print series runs from Dame Jane's 92nd birthday through Earth Month.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjured cavoodle's owners say attack dog has 'more rights' than they doTauranga City Council says privacy law stops it saying what happened next.03 Apr 05:05 PM
New ZealandGreyhound racing to end in August after Parliament backs banA new transition agency will oversee the sport's wind‑down and rehoming of dogs.02 Apr 07:27 AM
WorldWolf bites pensioner in the face in Hamburg streetPolice say the wolf had roamed Hamburg streets for several days before the attack.31 Mar 07:11 PM
New ZealandMan charged after footage of puppies allegedly being thrown into river shared onlineTwo people were tracked down by police after the footage was posted. 31 Mar 05:32 AM
Entertainment'Tiger King' Joe Exotic loses US Supreme Court bid to overturn murder plot convictionAn Oklahoma jury found him guilty of hiring hitmen and killing multiple tigers.31 Mar 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Where does it all end?': Owner of attacked Maltese dogs calls for tougher controls'Normal people can’t even take their dog for a walk in peace any more.'30 Mar 05:00 PM
