New ZealandSummer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquetteNorthland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.12 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandPalmOil Scan app helps consumers protect wildlifeAuckland Zoo’s deputy curator of mammals, Amy Robbins, has helped develop the PalmOil Scan app which allows consumers to scan barcodes with their phone to see if products use palm oil or not. Video / Dean PurcellWatch10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandZoo launches app to check palm oil content of groceriesPalm oil is found in more than half the products you find in the supermarket.10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesEcosanctuary, and its birds, win supreme awardWinner 'has absolutely transformed what tourism means in Aotearoa'.07 Nov 06:50 PM
New Zealand'Most severe neglect seen in years': Dog found starving, flea-ridden, injured and weeks from deathA man and woman have been sentenced to community service, banned from owning pets.06 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandDog punched and thrown against wall discovered with broken ribs, collapsed lungThe woman attacked the dog after he relieved himself inside.05 Nov 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Magnificent animal' - Effort to bury sperm whale that died on Christchurch beachThe whale stranded on a sandbar at South New Brighton Beach last night.05 Nov 06:15 AM
WorldColombia to cull drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’The 166-strong herd are descendants of animals brought there from Africa by Escobar.05 Nov 03:48 AM
New ZealandMore than 20 puppies abandoned in South Auckland over 24 hoursPlastic container with 20 pups dumped at a Manukau pound; nine more found in Clendon Park.02 Nov 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Proud to protect them': Nesting native birds a priority for airportA plan is being hatched to protect endangered dotterels nesting next to Auckland Airport.01 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandInside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming spraysWhat do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?31 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandJustice for Drakie and Duckie: The five-year neighbourly spat over two Pekin ducksDrakie died and Duckie was badly injured after being attacked by a dog.31 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandYear of the pig? Auckland’s influx of runaway porkersFrom road hogs to porcine pets - why are roaming pigs on the rise?25 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandSeal abuse video on social media sparks DoC investigationDoC's principal investigation officer said the behaviour was inexcusable.24 Oct 03:34 AM
New Zealand'There's very little birdsong': Pests threaten native bush at Lake ŌkārekaBut a grant of $25,000 could help take the forest back from wallabies, rats and possums.17 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandScientists have a clever new playbook to control - and conserve - the possumScientists have just reconstructed the entire genetic jigsaw of the brushtail possum.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cowsFour cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.17 Oct 03:51 AM
VideoLuxury South African safariWhat it's like on a luxury South African safari at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. Video / Aja LethabyWatch16 Oct 06:30 PM
Lifestyle‘Dad would be stoked’: Robert Irwin shares emotional milestoneRobert had an emotional moment at Australia Zoo celebrating what his father started.15 Oct 01:44 AM
New ZealandDogs need to be socialised as early as possible - dog trainerA dog trainer believes there needs to be more education around socialising canines.13 Oct 10:25 PM
Crime'It's harassment': Horse breeder charged with ill-treatment of animals wants case dismissedThe woman is facing 18 charges of neglect involving horses.12 Oct 09:43 PM
TravelAlien-like golden crab wins Wildlife Photographer of the YearCelebrating the diversity of life on Earth, the winning shot is out of this world.12 Oct 02:57 AM
New ZealandMotorway mayhem as driver dodges ducklingsA duck walkabout with a gaggle of ducklings caused chaos on a Dunedin motorway.12 Oct 01:06 AM
KahuLily Carrington driven into politics by her deep passion to care for all animalsAnimals Justice Party has 17 candidates in general election.11 Oct 04:21 PM
Crime'These animals were suffering': Nearly half of farmer's 800 cows were neglectedOne bull was in such bad condition that MPI directed the farmer to euthanise the animal.11 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandAdopted 'sweet little dog' seriously injuredA "beautiful sweet little dog” was injured, returned to vet days after adoption.08 Oct 11:50 PM
TravelOtter know better: Menagerie of smuggled animals break loose on Taipei planePassengers were alarmed to spot a menagerie of exotic animals crawling around the cabin.08 Oct 09:29 PM
TravelReally wild: Comedy photo awards looking for world's funniest animalsA dancing otter and a roo rocking out are among some of the images shortlisted.06 Oct 06:30 PM
WorldMore than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian AmazonHigh water temperatures are the most likely cause of deaths in the lakes.03 Oct 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBird numbers at Whanganui's Virginia Lake aviary slashedThe drop in bird numbers was down to natural attrition and rehoming.01 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelHanging out in Borneo: Where to meet the ginger localsDiscover the animal kingdom's best-kept secrets.30 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandDog to be 'destroyed' after rushing, biting contractorAnimal's owner not in court to hear the fate of his pet bull mastiff.27 Sep 04:00 PM
World'Grotesque cruelty': British TV crocodile expert tortured, killed dozens of dogsThe crocodile expert who worked with Sir David Attenborough has pleaded guilty.26 Sep 07:58 PM
Kahu'Heavy heart': Council officer who put down wrong dog resignsGisborne District Council has issued an apology calling it "human error".26 Sep 05:41 AM
