New Zealand'Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area'We fear the person responsible for these two shootings could strike again if not caught.'07 May 10:03 PM
New Zealand'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returnsNationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.06 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandDog latches on to pig's throat in public reserve, teens rush to helpAuthorities are looking for the injured pig and advise people to avoid it.06 May 01:40 AM
Travel newsTrouser snakes: Airport passenger accused of smuggling live snakes in pantsTwo slender pink reptiles were discovered down the traveller's trousers.06 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandCelebrity fans such as Leonardo DiCaprio spur jump in donations to NZ conservation projectsLeonardo DiCaprio posted his support of the Capital Kiwi Project, which began in 2018.03 May 06:58 AM
LifestyleWild orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat his own woundIt's the latest example of how some animals can soothe themselves with wild remedies.03 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps fallingSheep numbers continue to fall as more land is converted to forestry.03 May 01:27 AM
New Zealand‘Really cool experience’: Kiwi wanders into sawmill'I turned around and there was a big kiwi running around the middle of the workshop.'30 Apr 04:19 AM
New ZealandDog walkers should be regulated after mauling, animal expert saysIt comes as the Auckland Council looks at changing the laws around dog-walking businesses.29 Apr 09:01 PM
New Zealand11 puppies found dumped on roadside in WaikatoThe puppies add to almost 300 animals already in SPCA care in Hamilton.26 Apr 03:00 AM
BusinessCrocodile handbag celebrity smuggler sent to jailSprawling multi-year conspiracy involved recruiting couriers to transport her handbags.24 Apr 02:04 AM
New ZealandRoaming dogs suspected in latest attack on sheep in MaungatapereThe Whangārei council is investigating following the attack, the most recent of several.21 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandCallouts for dog attacks on other animals going upRoaming dogs responsible for more than a thousand attacks on other animals each year.19 Apr 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAuckland Zoo keeper on 44 years of monkey businessFrom orangutans to tea-party chimps, a keeper reflects on 44 years of zoo life.18 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovt’s new 'pet bond' won’t make a difference to struggling renters, animal advocates sayNorthlanders unsure whether new 'pet bond' will make a difference to renters.18 Apr 06:00 PM
World'Extraordinarily wrong': More than 500 dead horses found at NSW propertyVarious dumps of carcasses were found throughout the property.17 Apr 08:12 AM
New ZealandTwo horses shot dead by police north of Taupō'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'17 Apr 02:35 AM
New ZealandMan bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.16 Apr 04:54 AM
New ZealandGroup of young people drive car into deer and kill a stagPolice arrested three men after the incident on Marsden Valley Rd in Stoke.15 Apr 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Pretty remarkable': 600 native frogs rehomed during Brynderwyns roading projectThere are strict protocols for construction in the environmentally sensitive Brynderwyns.09 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Put down': Violent inmate stomps on duck after it landed in prison yardThe prisoner was charged with attacking the bird, which had to be put down.04 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFarmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows foundFarmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.22 Mar 02:30 AM
New Zealand13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential homeSeizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.19 Mar 04:01 PM
TennisHow a Kiwi tennis star came to give half his winnings to charity“If you’re going to give, it makes sense to do as much good as possible."15 Mar 08:53 PM
Lifestyle'My heart dropped': Woman's miracle rescue amid Port Hills fireAn adrenaline-filled dash to get her furry friends was the only thing on her mind.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My primary concern is with the cows': Live export ban petition gains support'People from all over the world are looking at New Zealand and saying 'What's going on?''06 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandInvestigation launched over alleged animal mistreatment at Taranaki zooA government official is due to inspect the zoo today after a welfare complaint.05 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSport or cruelty? A day at the rodeoRodeos in New Zealand attract crowds but are at threat of being banned.02 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeUnderfed, emaciated: Dairy farmers failed to give cows enough foodOne cow was so thin and unsteady on its feet that a vet recommended it be euthanised.02 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandAnimal welfare in the spotlight at special conferenceThe conference will focus on issues that are affecting pet owners worldwide.01 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandWasp nest spanning 1.8 metres found in MartinboroughA wasp nest spanning 1.8 metres was found in Martinborough. Video / Phil LesterWatch27 Feb 08:17 PM
CrimeRetire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanisedA neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".27 Feb 05:00 PM
VideoIncredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounterStunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie MoraWatch26 Feb 05:18 AM
New ZealandCourt intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'One of the dog's owners said she wouldn't be in court as she had other things to do.20 Feb 07:00 AM
