New Zealand$5000 reward offered: Who shot Owha?Waitematā's leopard seal Owha is breathing from one nostril after being shot in the face.29 Oct 03:56 AM
New ZealandLower Hutt couple's dog had wound crawling with maggotsThe couple used traditional Chinese medicine instead of taking the dog to a vet.28 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandAnimal cruelty: Man's shocking discovery in the Port HillsSadly, the lamb had to be put down.24 Oct 02:00 AM
SportAnger over Australia's 'disappeared' greyhoundsAnimal rights groups have estimated more than 4000 dogs a year have disappeared.18 Oct 09:17 PM
BusinessNapier Port cattle export ship leaves for ChinaMPI approved the export of about 3300 cattle to China on Ganado Express.17 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandBereaved family desperate to find lost dogMum died of cancer in August, now the family dog may have been stolen.16 Oct 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Graham Henry: Stay on the ball for kiwi survivalCOMMENT: The kiwi population has been declining at a rate of 2 per cent every year.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoaming Wairoa dog that evaded animal control for six months put downUnwanted, unloved and unable to be caught. A mastiff-cross' 'remarkable' evasion ends.02 Oct 11:49 PM
TravelTikiri the emaciated elephant dies'RIP dear Tikiri. Never look back to this world'25 Sep 04:50 AM
New ZealandVegan protesters plan more action after supermarket stuntProtesters lined up in front of the meat chillers at a Countdown on Sunday. What's next?18 Sep 04:25 AM
New ZealandHistoric SPCA conviction: Pet store company finedAn Auckland pet store company has been convicted over improper care of animals17 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandLive export ship due in Napier failed Australian checksYangtze Fortune is under investigation in Australia, but will dock in Napier this weekend.11 Sep 08:23 PM
New ZealandHorses injured, put down after massive electrical stormDozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay cat drags leg trap for 30 hours into arms of SPCA inspectorCat drags its way to SPCA inspector after 30 hours trapped in jaws of spring-loaded trap.05 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandAbandoned dog tied to bin on state highwaySPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.05 Sep 12:26 AM
TravelJet skier blasted for Auckland dolphin video 'humble brag'Kiwi slammed for his "sh***y behaviour" after sharing his interaction with dolphins.04 Sep 11:15 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Airports are making birds go deafCOMMENT: Call for noise reduction on aircraft to conserve and regenerate our wildlife.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Loved into extinction': Swimming with dolphins axedPlummeting bottlenose dolphin numbers, from 270 to 31 in past 20 years, prompt new rules.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandActivists spend big to halt cats being euthanised by councilFears over Auckland's pest management have activists spending up to $100k on desexing.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cat activists sneaking out in the middle of the night"I'm a cat lover through and through and these cats don't deserve this sort of life."23 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldNot everyone's happy with protection for giraffesNations have moved to protect giraffes as an endangered species for the first time.23 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuDOC and Motutapu Farms apologise for burying cows on heritage siteDOC and Motutapu Farms buried cows on archaeological site without consent.31 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan saves dog from death row after stealing him back from the poundDesperate dog owner admits going to extreme lengths to save beloved dog from death row.30 Jul 08:55 AM
New ZealandDog stabbing allegations: Man back in courtThe dog died in Christchurch on July 16.30 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandTwo beloved zoo animals euthanased due to health issuesAuckland Zoo's Sumatran tiger and Wellington Zoo's lionesses were both put down today.30 Jul 01:35 AM
New Zealand$40,000 trophy stag shot and killed in Martinborough"As a rare breed valued at over $40,000, this is a huge loss for its owner."29 Jul 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelEthical elephants in ThailandElephant riding was big business, but in Thailand things are changing, writes Lindy Laird29 Jul 09:00 PM
WorldMan caught with seven dead, frozen tiger cubs in VietnamThe discovery of seven frozen tigers cubs has led to the arrest of a smuggling kingpin.28 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandHorse neglect: Elderly mare Tubby reduced to 'bag of bones'Aged chestnut Tubby was found in a bad way on Canterbury farm.23 Jul 12:29 AM
New ZealandWhy blue whale sightings are more likely in the Hauraki GulfSightings in Auckland show a change in behaviour for the world's largest animals.22 Jul 02:04 AM
New ZealandDog stabbed to death: Man appears in courtDog was stabbed in the neck and died in Christchurch yesterday.17 Jul 05:29 AM
New ZealandMischievous penguins lie low after making waves at sushi storeNary a flipper, fin or feather was spotted by DOC rangers at Wellington's train station.16 Jul 08:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKākāpō Apocalypse? Behind the quarantine lines at Auckland ZooInside the vet hospital racing to stop more critically endangered birds from dying.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFungus DNA may help kākāpō crisisAn update on the science efforts behind the fight to save critically ill birds.12 Jul 05:00 PM
