New ZealandGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of IslandsDoC says the mother may carry the dead calf for days or even weeks.23 Feb 05:00 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch dogs attack: Bloody scene after pets savage boy without warningThe two American Bulldog cross dogs have been impounded by council.23 Feb 04:11 AM
New ZealandWoman to appear in court after Christchurch dog attackThree people were injured during the attack, one critically.23 Feb 02:35 AM
WorldDeadly virus kills 72 tigers at Thai tourist parkTests found canine distemper virus and respiratory bacteria in the animals.21 Feb 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEmily Robertson: How Greyhound racing lost its social licence OPINION: Why greyhound racing is being shut down.21 Feb 04:00 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
New ZealandPopular Christchurch zoo euthanises three lions after months of health decline"Today is a very sad day;" Orana Wildlife Park farewells lions with a heavy heart.03 Feb 03:31 AM
WorldElephant kills tourist at Thai national parkRangers say bull elephant Oyewan has now been linked to three tourist deaths.02 Feb 09:20 PM
Entertainment'Dangerous place': Queen legend rules out US return over Trump and safety fearsMay has also ruled out Glastonbury over his long-running badger cull protest.30 Jan 07:55 AM
New ZealandDoggy daycare with a cause: Raglan venture gives all profits to animals in needLatesha Hearth opened her first business at 12, buying and selling phones on TradeMe.29 Jan 10:30 PM
World‘Not what she’d want’: Parents of K’gari backpacker oppose dingo cull after daughter’s deathPreliminary autopsy findings show Piper James most likely drowned on K'gari.27 Jan 06:23 AM
New Zealand'Plan B' wanted for highways that keep getting damaged by stormsNZTA warns at least 1000 more truckloads of slip debris must still be cleared.27 Jan 01:14 AM
