WorldExpecting cake? It's something hairy and venomous insteadGerman customs officials found spiders crammed into containers inside red cake boxes.15 Jul 10:24 PM
PremiumWorldDon’t tell these Aussies they can’t have a pet crocodile'They are the most relaxed pet, they do what reptiles do – not too much.'15 Jul 05:00 PM
Herald NOWSPCA reports startling increase in ill-treatment complaintsAnimal abuse complaints have increased by 40 percent in a year, according to new stats released exclusively to Herald NOW.Watch14 Jul 07:31 PM
WorldSouth Australia ‘under attack’ as coastal waters turn toxicThere are calls for a national disaster to be declared.08 Jul 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily claims dogs shot, possibly used as bait in alleged fightThe family claims their dog Diesel was covered in bites and appeared traumatised.07 Jul 05:00 PM
World‘Inexplicable’: Woman attacked by lion in Australia knew animal for 20+ yearsThe woman had worked with the lion for more than 20 years at the zoo.07 Jul 04:23 AM
CrimeFarmer's neglect: Emaciated stag was trapped in fence and thick mud, other deer were deadKaiwaka farmer Niven Lowrie admits to animal neglect, including 14 dead deer.04 Jul 02:57 AM
WorldAustralian man dies from 'extremely rare' bat bite virusThere have been only three previous fatal cases of this virus since 1996.03 Jul 07:00 AM
World'Loud and explicit': How a swearing parrot became the star of an animal shelterHendrix, a colourful macaw, became famous for his salty language.03 Jul 01:04 AM
New Zealand'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours laterThe pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.01 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: It's amazing the things we get outraged aboutOPINION: Should there really be outrage at Brian Tamaki and bikini-clad women with a cow?28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Please don’t go for my face': Dog drags terrified great-grandmother off mobility scooter'The pain was out of this world. I’d rather give birth.'27 Jun 09:51 PM
RoyalsPrince William under fire from Peta because his dog had puppiesCharity suggested Prince and Princess follow King and Queen's adoption example.27 Jun 03:03 AM
New ZealandAdvocates renew calls to end colony-cage egg farmsAdvocates say colony cages weren’t much better than battery or conventional cages.25 Jun 03:26 AM
New ZealandOnlyFans creators defend videos as 'standard agricultural practice' amid animal rights backlashAn animal rights group is petitioning MPI against the sexually charged cow videos.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOnlyFans footage of woman in bikini drinking from cows condemned by animal rights groupSafe is urging an investigation into the use of cows in explicit online content.24 Jun 03:05 AM
WorldOrcas use seaweed as tools for grooming, new research revealsScientists filmed orcas using seaweed to groom each other, showing tool use.23 Jun 07:37 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horsesThere are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate. 20 Jun 10:00 PM
WorldEU passes new rules for pets, including microchips and bans on mutilationsAll cats and dogs sold must have microchips registered in an EU database.19 Jun 09:24 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': Dog lovers protest against leash changesThe board voted 4 to 2 to ban off-leash dogs at Monte Cecilia.19 Jun 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNew video reveals how predators interact with bats, increasing virus riskNew York Times: Footage captured 13 predator species at Python Cave in Maramagambo Forest.17 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldUnusual guest checks in at Virginia motel – a two-metre alligatorThe beast and its owner stopped for the night at the motel, and the gator took a stroll.17 Jun 01:18 AM
WorldUS to declare seven pangolin species endangered to combat traffickingPangolins are the most trafficked mammals, hunted for their scales and meat.17 Jun 12:27 AM
Formula 1Hamilton devastated after hitting groundhog in Canada F1 raceSir Lewis Hamilton was upset after accidentally hitting a groundhog.15 Jun 11:16 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police probe after 'distressing' footage emerges of youths hurling baby goat to death A group of snapback cap-wearing youths holler and squeal with delight in the video.10 Jun 06:36 AM