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
PremiumOpinionJosephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occur24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of Islands23 Feb 05:00 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch dogs attack: Bloody scene after pets savage boy without warning23 Feb 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Claussen: Why you should care that the Government is shutting down a sportOPINION: The greyhound racing ban sets a shoddy 'shut-down test' for other sports.21 Feb 04:00 AM
Wellington'Urgent': Zoo raises $18,000 for albatrosses injured in stormWellington Zoo is caring for 20 birds that were caught in the wild weather.21 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandLlamas Ken, Drick and Lamar on sheep security at Ambury FarmThe three-year-old llama brothers now guard about 600 lambs at the park.20 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandTop-rated kennel under fire after family dog sent home in shock collar without consentDog owners say the Kumeū kennel never sought their permission to use the shock device.18 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandCats blamed for 'worst' banded dotterel nesting season in NapierCats have wiped out 18 of 42 monitored dotterel nests this season.18 Feb 03:58 AM
WorldAbandoned baby monkey wins fans after bonding with soft toyZookeepers in Japan cared for Punch after his mother left him soon after birth.18 Feb 02:46 AM
WorldBird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warnsThe April 2024 strain was first found in five dead skuas in Antarctica.17 Feb 11:48 PM
New ZealandSevere jail terms needed for owners of ‘homicidal dogs’, Shane Jones says after Northland maulingMinister Simon Watts has ordered urgent advice, with new rules due this year.17 Feb 08:50 PM
New ZealandKaihu dog attack: Multiple complaints made about animals before woman's deathResident says they complained at least four times about roaming dogs in the area.17 Feb 06:42 AM
New Zealand'Tragic': Person mauled to death by dogs at Northland home Inspector Maria Nordstrom says the dogs involved have been restrained.17 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandWellington surgeon urges dog law overhaul after dealing with attack injuriesSome attacks are so bad people lose parts of their faces, such as ears and noses.16 Feb 07:57 AM
AucklandWarning after unwanted pet fish found at Western Springs lakeHalf a tonne of koi carp, goldfish and catfish were removed from Western Springs.16 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Should have known the risks': Winning horse and trainer test positive for meth Ival Brownlee claimed he hadn't used since 2012 - but hair tests proved otherwise.13 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It consumes me': Barking dog dispute leaves owner afraid to leave homeMore than 50 complaints have been made about the barking of Sam Hall's two Jack Russells.11 Feb 08:13 PM
EntertainmentFrench influencer forced to apologise for faking dog's kidnapping in stuntThe 27-year-old told fans he would donate the prank's revenue to pet charities.11 Feb 06:02 AM
New ZealandLive animal export industry waits on Govt decisionLivestock Exports NZ said uncertainty was "not helpful for farmers in terms of planning".10 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dog walker filmed swinging small dog from leash, SPCA making inquiriesThe SPCA has received a complaint about the incident.09 Feb 05:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland dog walker filmed swinging dog on leash at parkSPCA investigating video of dog walker swinging dog on a leash.Watch09 Feb 05:00 AM
WorldCanadian backpacker's parents join farewell ceremony on Aussie island where she diedPiper James' body was found surrounded by dingoes on K’gari, formerly Fraser Island.06 Feb 06:52 AM
New Zealand'Filled to the brim': Cats dumped at SPCA prompt urgent call for foster homes'The assumption is that because we’re SPCA, we deal with everything.'04 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We were horrified': DoC shock as ducks filmed eating native chicks aliveDoC has euthanised three mallards from Lake Alexandrina to stop copycat attacks.04 Feb 12:28 AM
WorldKoala pulled alive from car grille after late-night rescueVolunteers praised the quick thinking of the driver who stopped to help.03 Feb 07:00 AM
LifestyleCan you help find Doug the pug?Doug, 6, supports sick and anxious students at Northern Health School.03 Feb 03:52 AM
