TravelWhere to stay and go play on a dog-friendly escapeEvery dog has its day... and that day is 26 August.26 Aug 12:03 AM
LifestyleAvoid 'problem behaviours': Everything dog owners need to know in lockdownWhen everything's shut, there's not a lot to do except to take the dog for a walk.23 Aug 11:54 PM
World'Completely appalled': NSW council shoots shelter dogs over Covid infection fearsAmong those euthanised was a dog that had recently given birth to a litter of puppies.23 Aug 12:13 AM
New ZealandWorld Elephant Day: Trunk call to help save wild animalsAnjalee and Burma enjoyed playing in the sunshine at Auckland Zoo yesterday.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: New Zealand's first Pet Refuge shelterNew Zealand's first Pet Refuge shelter will temporarily care for animals so their owners can escape an abusive situation. Video / Alex BurtonWatch10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Pest control' man allegedly shoots pet cat dead in front of distraught ownerA Taumarunui local is fighting for justice after gun is aimed at his beloved pet.29 Jul 07:10 PM
New ZealandTaumaruni man confronts man who allegedly shot his cat deadTaumarunui man desperately seeking justice after beloved cat Vinny shot dead by man claiming to be 'pest control'. Video / Geoff BlackmoreWatch29 Jul 06:38 PM
New ZealandMarine biologist: We need to learn from baby orca Toa's deathMassey University professor says we need to learn from Toa the orca calf's death.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMass chicken deaths: MPI won't prosecuteNo prosecution over mass chicken deaths: MPI says electrical failure to blame.28 Jul 02:48 AM
New ZealandCats killed in fire: Firefighters seen with scratches on their armsAt least 11 cats have died in a house fire in Golflands, East Auckland.28 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandPledge for more transparency over animal researchScientists pledge to be more open about how they use animals in research and teaching.27 Jul 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLynn Charlton: Court action to round up rodeosOPINION: We can't claim high animal welfare standards while holding violent animal shows.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We should be ashamed': Injured sharks and turtle trouble at national aquariumExperts and former volunteers say they are uncomfortable about enclosures at the aquarium.21 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: DoC has 'contingency plans for all scenarios'Dr Ingrid Visser says they won't euthanase Toa if he remains healthy.20 Jul 08:22 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: Euthanasia discussion needs to begin - expertToa has developed colic but it's unclear how much distress he is in.20 Jul 05:22 PM
New ZealandFrustrating day for Toa the orcaToa the orca has now spent nearly nine days separated from his pod.19 Jul 07:26 AM
New ZealandHeathcliffe the horse recovering after dramatic rescue from Wellington streamHeathcliffe has swollen legs, a few scrapes, and is on a course of antibiotics.19 Jul 06:13 AM
New ZealandMinimise risk: Stranded baby orca Toa to stay in pool for nowWith bad weather, DOC wanted to minimise the number of times the orca had to be shifted.19 Jul 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDog owner wonders why SPCA couldn't shut down alleged puppy farmAn Auckland man who bought a puppy from an alleged puppy farm in Northland wants answers.09 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandShock aquarium closure claim: Fears for 117 native animalsThe EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre must clear out in three months.06 Jul 01:47 AM
New ZealandCows on the loose: Police, animal control called in after cows flee East Auckland paddock'The cows are believed to have hoofed it from a nearby paddock.'05 Jul 08:16 PM
New ZealandMan who died of cancer leaves millions to animal welfare and children's charitiesA Queenstowner who died of cancer last week is leaving millions of dollars to charities.03 Jul 07:14 AM
New ZealandIllegal cow teat amputations: Farmer finedPieter Nicholaas Smit admitted to using rubber rings as tourniquets on the animals.28 Jun 06:31 AM
New ZealandYou're kitten me! Kamo cop rescues hungry cat with head stuck in tin can'While it looked quite comical, I realised it was fairly serious.'24 Jun 03:40 AM
New ZealandPolice continue to taser animals after Oamaru goat outrageFigures released show show 64 animals have been tasered in last five years12 Jun 10:56 PM
New ZealandZoo closes kiwi house to investigate three bird deathsWellington Zoo has closed its kiwi house indefinitely as it investigates what went wrong.11 Jun 08:54 AM
Environment'Humans are disgusting': Shag dies after ingesting vape penIt's understood the bird could have suffered 'serious metal and nicotine poisoning'.01 Jun 07:09 PM
New ZealandMass cull: Council calls time on geese at Huntly lakeSAFE says the council should be re-homing the geese rather than killing them.31 May 11:11 PM
VideoPaul the dog after being removed from Auckland propertyPaul the dog, seen after he was removed from an East Auckland property. Video / SuppliedWatch28 May 01:47 AM
LifestyleVegan couple's pet ban after feeding pups meat-free dietThey fed dogs a vegan diet, leading to one of them dying. Now the other has been rehomed.16 May 10:53 PM
TravelChinese zoo concealed escaped leopards blunder for weeksThe big cats were missing since mid April, Zookeepers wanted to 'prevent panic'.12 May 09:59 PM
New ZealandRSPCA may seek extradition of Aussie puppy farmer believed to have moved to NZDora Ryan was found guilty of 33 animal welfare charges but didn't show for sentencing.04 May 06:05 AM
TravelLong paws nearly over: Pets reunited with owners after 12 months apartCovid-19 separated pets from their families, but for 36 owners the wait is nearly over.30 Apr 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe duffel bag moved: Cat found alive in Napier church backyard hailed as 'miracle'Hallelujah's staunch face says it all - she doesn't forget those who've wronged her.29 Apr 02:20 AM
