New ZealandMore calls for help as pet refuge braces for Christmas family violence spikePet Refuge is already caring for 29 pets in the lead-up to Christmas. 21 Dec 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Callous and cruel': Daughter attacked as she tried to protect mum from violent dadHawaiki Dean Little had earlier repeatedly hit his dog with a large shovel.21 Dec 04:00 AM
WorldWatch: Wandering wild koala hitches a ride on public transportThe mayor said the incident proves Brisbane is the most Australian place on earth.19 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘The tears just keep flowing’: Friends tend dogs at slain couple’s rural farmFriends entered the remote Ruatiti farm to calmly secure Trina Cole’s mastiffs.19 Dec 01:00 AM
CrimeKiwi house hit by vandalism and arson, causing $15k damage and lost incomeThe break-in shut down life-support systems in kiwi enclosures overnight.17 Dec 10:53 PM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo euthanises elderly rhino ZambeziVeterinarian Dr Adam Naylor said a worsening dental disease left him struggling to eat.17 Dec 05:10 AM
New ZealandNorthland woman finds 94kg turtle washed up on beachTwo turtles wash up on a Far North beach in two weeks.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Happy as': Pregnant sea lion snoozes on Dunedin doorstepPregnant sea lions often roam inland in Otago, away from the advances of males.16 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandGuide dogs attacked by roaming dogs leave blind handlers ‘stuck at home’Blind Low Vision NZ says some South Auckland areas are now off-limits for guide dogs.16 Dec 06:20 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly painful': Hamilton Zoo forced to put down three animals, including 23-year-old giraffeThe past week has been filled with heartbreak for zookeepers tending the animals.14 Dec 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Chambers: The wowsers are winning - the case for keeping backyard fireworksOPINION: Why fireworks bans go too far.14 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What charities really need at ChristmasOPINION: Salvation Army's Andrew Wilson says need is rising as cash donations fall.13 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandBaby boom: Critically endangered wētā thrive in breeding programme The insects are growing larger than any previously recorded at Mahoenui Reserve.11 Dec 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: The miller, the greyhound and the sledgehammerOPINION: Greyhound clubs are not guaranteed compensation, only that it be ‘considered’.10 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldThis musician taught an octopus to play the pianoThe 28-year-old built a 15-key underwater piano and a 'crab elevator'.09 Dec 09:39 PM
AucklandSecurity firm defends staff after claim a cat was dumped on roadsideGlobal Security says GPS data backs its claim a worker stopped to avoid hitting the cat.09 Dec 04:45 AM
ChristchurchAdventurous seal pup rescued twice after suburban sightseeing tourThe pup was first picked up in Woolston after people tried to take it home.09 Dec 01:38 AM
WorldLifeguards save dog swept a kilometre out to sea by rip currentAn AirTag on Sadie’s collar let her owners race to the beach in time.07 Dec 08:56 PM
New ZealandRoaming dog reports rise 80% in district'Unrestrained animals in our communities are posing a threat to people daily.'07 Dec 08:12 PM
Crime'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.06 Dec 12:00 AM
CrimeInside gecko sting: Judge jails wildlife mule in bizarre black market bustAn overseas buyer was ready to pay $26,000 cash. He stood to resell them for much more.05 Dec 06:28 AM
WorldBrazil police probe plight of near-extinct blue parrotAll 11 Spix's macaws recently released in Brazil tested positive for circovirus.03 Dec 09:50 PM
WorldDrunk raccoon found passed out in US liquor store The animal ransacked shelves and drank from smashed bottles of scotch and whiskey. 03 Dec 08:29 PM
WorldSpanish pork producers ‘very concerned’ by African swine feverAround one third of Spain's pork export markets have temporarily halted imports.02 Dec 07:33 PM
WorldBrazilian teen killed after climbing into lion enclosure at zooA counsellor says she supported the 19yo for eight years amid mental health issues.01 Dec 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in NZ: The latest data, and a forensic psychologist on how to treat itExclusive Ministry of Justice figures reveal the scope of the problem.30 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animalsFeral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.27 Nov 10:30 PM
WorldRare blue parrots face new threat as deadly virus hits rewilding effortOnly 11 of 20 Spix's macaws recently released into the wild have survived.27 Nov 10:15 PM
Christchurch'Morally and legally unacceptable': Farmers fined after cow skinned alive on livestreamThe farmers each received fines of $2000 for breaching animal welfare laws.27 Nov 01:37 AM
New Zealand‘Avoiding udder chaos’: Runaway cow causes stir in suburban streetsLocals used a car to help steer the animal safely into a nearby property.25 Nov 06:00 AM
WorldPit bulls welcomed back to a US county after 29-year banThousands of animals erroneously perceived as banned were being put down.24 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Phoebe is like my child': Inside the $25k life of a pampered poochAn Auckland lawyer has spent more than $25,000 in the past two years spoiling her dog.24 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldTurkey shortage fears as bird flu 'super strain' hits UK farmsAt least 35 bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed across Britain since October.22 Nov 04:00 AM
World'Bear ran so close': Students caught in Canada grizzly attackAttack closes school and community urges residents indoors.21 Nov 11:12 PM
