New ZealandMan who beheaded duck 'high risk'The man cried as he entered the dock in the Porirua District Court.04 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandTrack intruder not one of us - racehorse protection protesterThe track intruder "got more media attention than the poor horse that lost its life."31 Jan 09:13 PM
New ZealandGoat slaughter in suburban Auckland ritual sacrifice sparks investigationUn-billy-vable: Goat slaughter in suburbia sparks warning.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAnother ship arrives: Why are live cattle exports on the rise?Still no sign of results of NZ's live animal export policy review.20 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandChicken mass deaths saga takes offChicken deaths disaster: Animal welfare inspectors spread way too thin, legal expert says.19 Jan 04:37 AM
New ZealandPolice officer's 'lightning-quick reflexes' save kitten from Auckland motorwayThe kitten has found a home within the police family and will be called Poppy or Diego.04 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandVegans gobble up plant-based turkey in Christchurch deliA vegan deli in Christchurch has pumped out nearly 2000 'Furkeys' this year.17 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandPolice calling for information after family cat shot deadPet cat was found dead last week.15 Dec 06:24 AM
New ZealandPolice speak with man who rode horse through Dunedin CBDThe 48-year-old wasn't aware it was an offence to ride on city streets, police say.14 Dec 12:37 AM
New ZealandCharges filed in police dog shooting caseCharges filed in relation to Northland incident where a police dog was shot.09 Dec 11:06 PM
LifestyleDog shelter's brutal, heartbreaking message to pet owners over Xmas'Guess what? If the roles were reversed, your dog would never let you go.'08 Dec 01:34 AM
Lifestyle'Flooded': Animal rescues hit by kitten season and CovidIt's raining kittens and dwindling donations in a Covid year30 Nov 07:37 PM
World'World's loneliest elephant' starts long road homeKaavan the elephant is heading to his new home at a sanctuary in Cambodia.29 Nov 10:33 PM
New ZealandCouncil 'stuff-up' leads to Xmas celebrations clashing with vegan protest'Maybe they weren't expecting 500 people marching through the streets'.29 Nov 08:32 PM
EntertainmentCher travels to Pakistan to help 'world's loneliest elephant'Cher has been helping set up Kaavan's move from a Pakistan zoo to a sanctuary in Cambodia.27 Nov 08:39 PM
New ZealandMoving elephants from Auckland zoo will cause 'unforgivable' distressBurma and Anjalee, the zoo's beloved elephants, will be repatriated overseas.27 Nov 07:35 PM
OpinionKevin Buley: Heartbreaking decision for Auckland Zoo ushers in new beginning for elephantsOPINION: I know how absolutely gutted our zoo whanau and wider community will be.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Only in Ōpōtiki': Walk of shame for emu after runaway escapadeFirst it was roaming horses. Now Ōpōtiki has its own wandering emu.25 Nov 03:58 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Auckland Zoo loses its elephants Burma and AnjaleeAuckland Zoo Director Kevin Buley talks about the 'heartbreaking decision'. Video / Dean Purcell / Auckland ZooWatch25 Nov 02:48 AM
New Zealand'Traumatised': Woman attacked by 'pig dogs' at picnic spotHorrified daughter looks on, believing her mother and pet would be killed.22 Nov 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLynn Charlton: Pig farrowing crates are loathsome and illegalOpinion: Wilful disregard of animal welfare laws fly in the face of public sentiment.17 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Meet Chucky the cockatoo, refugee from Cornwall Park AviaryMonkeys are gone but large parrots remain at aviary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Nov 05:30 PM
WorldDenmark could cull all 15 million farmed minks over Covid fearsCall to cull 15 million minks after virus mutation found in 12 people who got infected.04 Nov 07:01 PM
New ZealandDog breeder receives death threats amid SPCA prosecutionPolice are aware of concerning social media posts and ask people to report any more.29 Oct 11:58 PM
New ZealandTop Auckland dog breeder could face jail in landmark SPCA prosecutionMore than 30 dogs were rescued by SPCA investigators. At least one had to be put down.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrible': Video shows dog ejected from ute'That's why dog harnesses and seat belts were invented'.25 Oct 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Haven't stopped crying': Locals heartbroken after car runs over beloved geeseLocals woke up to a devastating sight on the road this morning.25 Oct 12:33 AM
New ZealandLive animal export ban lifts but SAFE wants total ban on livestock shipmentsThe number of animals which can be loaded on a ship will be capped.23 Oct 08:53 PM
New ZealandShearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashingChristopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.23 Oct 06:11 PM
New ZealandPuppy shot in the head multiple times with air gun in the WaikatoThe three-month-old puppy has been named Sia by the Waikato Animal Control team.22 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandShock after council staff 'arrest' unregistered pug while owners not homeVinnie the pug was dog-napped by council in a mid-morning raid.15 Oct 08:31 PM
New ZealandMooving on: 190 cows need new homes after animal shelter failureWant to beef up your lifestyle block?13 Oct 04:59 AM
New ZealandLarge number of dogs housed in Northland being investigatedCouncil asks for 'patience' while investigating how many dogs are at a Kaipara property.13 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandRare stranding of Tawaki penguin in TaranakiFiordland crested penguin found hundreds of kilometres from its natural foraging grounds.12 Oct 04:49 AM
