PremiumPremiumLifestyleThink you understand your dog? Think againNew York Times: Dogs can’t talk, but their body language speaks volumes. 17 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Roaming freely’: Dogs linked to spate of kiwi deaths in Bay of IslandsConservation groups are frustrated by ongoing kiwi deaths in the area.15 Mar 08:12 PM
Travel newsSecond video of US influencer handling an Australian animal has emergedThe footage shows Sam Strable with an echidna.14 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘He was dead’: Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty caseA Muscovy duck was found with tape on its back and a broken wing.14 Mar 03:00 AM
Travel newsAustralian PM condemns influencer for taking baby wombatAnthony Albanese described the incident as an 'outrage'.14 Mar 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogsAs an 18 year old in Mexico, her dream was to be a service dog trainer.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Gorgeous souls: Dogs who spent entire lives in SPCA shelter seek loving homesBetty and Alexei have collectively spent nearly 900 days in the Far North SPCA shelter.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPsychologically abusive man killed lamb with rock, tried to poison ex's horsesA judge said it was nasty offending and sent him to prison.13 Mar 01:30 AM
Travel news‘Deport her’: US influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from mother'Let’s hope the Australian authorities don’t issue her any more holiday visas.'12 Mar 10:52 PM
WorldFangs for the memories: Partner walks out, leaving 70 snakes behindVolunteers discovered dehydrated snakes, with 20 dead in bags in a freezer.12 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandSafe says greyhound racing has no future after dog’s death at AddingtonThe animal charity urges GRNZ to wind down races and rehome dogs before the 2026 ban.10 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandLabrador Hogan at workHogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MDWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglectInspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.10 Mar 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Blindsided:' Farm worker wins $30k after being fired a week before ChristmasThe man said he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and children.09 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Horrendous’ parvo outbreak: Northland vets warn of rising casesVets and SPCA urge vaccinations amid Northland's parvovirus outbreak.06 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rulesPeople fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.06 Mar 05:00 PM
CrimeRights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldviewLai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.05 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandGreyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questionsA new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.04 Mar 08:45 PM
New Zealand‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylawClaire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.04 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe daring cliffside rescue that saved a tiny kiwi’s lifeTwo friends saved a tiny kiwi suffering heatstroke on the Tutukākā coast.01 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice shoot runaway bull after two people injured in HamiltonEmergency services were alerted to a 'loose bull running around'.25 Feb 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list''Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'24 Feb 10:35 PM
New Zealand'Killing machines': 20 sheep 'ripped to bits''For them to come to that sort of end is absolutely deplorable.'20 Feb 04:02 PM
New Zealand‘People should know better’: Conservationists fume as sea lions harassed for social contentThere have been instances of sand, rocks and apples thrown at the animals.17 Feb 06:47 AM
New Zealand‘Helpless screams’: Puppies beaten by owner with a fence palingCrimson Toto beat his two puppies with a fence paling. One never recovered.17 Feb 06:00 AM
LifestylePlanned puppy yoga sessions draw flak onlinePractitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concernsDoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.15 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime‘Gratuitous and violent act’: Teen claims he slit stag’s throat to ‘end its suffering’His mate deliberately struck the deer with a ute, an act that was posted to social media.11 Feb 02:28 AM
New Zealand100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosisThe family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.09 Feb 06:11 PM
New ZealandSPCA to pay $29,000 after flawed dismissal of volunteer coordinatorThe ERA ruled the dismissal process was unfair and disproportionate.08 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'06 Feb 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Mindboggling': Farmers urge minister to look into AgResearch science cutsConcerns for farm productivity, animal welfare, and rural sector's economic contribution.04 Feb 10:31 PM
New Zealand‘An easy $800’: Gisborne records 921 dog infringement noticesThere are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.03 Feb 03:18 AM
New ZealandMan spotted luring, beating then capturing swan at Auckland's Western SpringsThe penalty for killing protected species is up to two years' jail or a fine up to $100k.02 Feb 02:14 AM
