New Zealand'Definitely won't forget it': Dog hit by car fleeing police and tossed 4m into airThree witnesses tried to flag down police to help find the stricken animal.29 Jun 06:46 AM
New ZealandKiwi dog daycare fined $11k after pet dies in hot carMaisie was left in a vehicle parked in the sun for hours with all its windows up.27 Jun 06:21 AM
PoliticsPublic consultation on reversing live animal export ban to startThe Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.27 Jun 01:05 AM
New ZealandMore than 57,000 sign petition to keep live animal export banLabour introduced the ban in April last year while still in government.25 Jun 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We're going with her': Zookeeper family will take Burma the elephant to OzAuckland Zoo elephant team leader Andrew Coers has known elephant Burma since he was 18.24 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelStep inside one of South Africa's most lusted-after safarisWith your own swimming pool, cinema, wine cellar, gym, private chef and butler.24 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandA sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppiesA sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.16 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis set to take on the best young rodeo competitors in the USA team of five has been selected for the National High School Finals Rodeo in the USA.06 Jun 06:30 PM
LifestyleFrank Film: For the love of a bull breed dogChch Bull Breed Rescue gives homes to the dogs that often don't get a fair chance at life.05 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandKoha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing catHe was impounded and facing possible destruction while his owner was taken to court.04 Jun 08:16 AM
New ZealandAbandoned puppy chasing fur-ever home after losing brotherChase was found underweight and infested with worms, but has made a full recovery.28 May 12:57 AM
New Zealand'It needs to be banned': Unclear future for greyhound racing in Whanganui'Whether or not it’s banned or reformed, I don’t know at this point.'26 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWoman finds the dog she took to be euthanised up for adoption a year later'I have a lot of questions, but first and foremost, I want him back.'25 May 01:41 AM
New ZealandDrive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone GabrielleDisappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.18 May 10:00 PM
WorldThe last pandas at any US zoo expected to leave for ChinaThe last US zoo to have pandas is preparing to say goodbye to their four giant bears.18 May 02:14 AM
Travel news'Please get away': Tourist attacked by raging bull on Mexican beachHer mistake was to go back for her belongings.16 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandHelp needed for Poppy the puppy to bloomPoppy the puppy had a tough start, but is ready to find a loving new home.14 May 05:00 PM
CrimeInternational rugby player who harmed endangered birds loses appealHe drove a power boat at speed into a flock of endangered birds.14 May 05:00 PM
TravelWoman reveals shocking amount spent taking her dog on a 1-month Italy tripThe 23-year-old said the four-figure expense was "totally worth it".13 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandThe Northland island with too many kiwiThe residents of an island in Northland are grappling with an unusual problem.12 May 03:05 AM
New Zealand'Distressing' reports of dogs discarded from moving vehiclesSPCA says without enough information it's hard to bring people to account.10 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandIlona Hanne: Good vets are worth celebratingOPINION: Vets do a lot more than just treat cats and dogs.10 May 09:00 PM
Travel newsCruise sails into New York with dead, 13m whale across its bowThe whale was caught on the ship’s bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn.08 May 08:30 PM
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
