New ZealandWellington killer bird decorator at it againThe birds are decorated with tinsel and bows and can't fly, eat or drink.19 Dec 06:58 PM
New Zealand12 Days of Christmas: Native Bird RescueThe summer of 2018 was a bad one for little blue penguins.17 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelThai elephants' first taste of freedom captured in heartwarming videoJahn and Chok have spent their lives in captivity as trekking animals, until now.06 Dec 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFollow the money - the big money behind rodeo oppositionWhangarei's rodeo is off for a year after being targeted by animal rights' activists.04 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandVictim of Auckland bunny burglar spent thousands on security"Well loved pets ... freely running in the garden that was secure - except from Fergus."03 Dec 01:03 AM
New ZealandPower cut kills 180,000 chickensA power cut and generator failure meant air stopped pumping into the sheds.02 Dec 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRabbit thief unmasked: Why finance exec's case was kept secret"There must be a significant public interest where a person targets pet animals."02 Dec 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe bizarre inside story of the finance executive and the missing rabbitsThe inside story of why a businessman was stealing rabbits in the dead of the night.01 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandBunny burglar: High-flying executive revealed as serial rabbit thiefA former financial executive was responsible for a spate of unusual burglaries.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Santa Parade crashed by onesie-clad vegansDirect Action Everywhere NZ members wearing cow-print onesies crashed the Santa parade.25 Nov 03:21 AM
WorldThe last Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies of cancerThe Sumatran rhinoceros has become extinct in Malaysia.24 Nov 03:11 AM
WorldKoala rescued from bushfires reunited with hero who saved him'Lewis' was badly burnt but is on the road to recovery but is '50-50 at this stage'.21 Nov 01:21 AM
WorldKookaburra killer cops maximum fineMan who killed beloved kookaburra has copped the maximum fine possible for his actions.15 Nov 07:39 PM
New Zealand'Unfathomable': Cat dies after being shot through head with crossbow arrow"It's unfathomable that someone would treat an animal in this way."14 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandSix-week old puppies found abandonedThe puppies were found dehydrated in a box in Porirua.13 Nov 01:11 AM
New ZealandSpooked zoo animal dies during fireworksPost-mortem shows male Nyala died from high levels of stress as flight response triggered.07 Nov 02:27 AM
New ZealandSPCA prosecutes woman who starved her horsesSPCA inspectors found four of her nine horses in an emaciated state.06 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandFresh calls to ban fireworks amid Guy Fawkes mayhemAnimal welfare, fire safety key concerns for Guy Fawkes.04 Nov 07:40 AM
New ZealandKea strikes cause 6cm wounds on sheepKea have long been known to prey on sheep in the high country.04 Nov 03:29 AM
New ZealandFireworks terrifying for animals - Auckland ZooFireworks can cause animals to become distressed, says the Auckland Zoo.04 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandFireworks shot from cars as Guy Fawkes night loomsNo public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.03 Nov 10:07 PM
TravelTeenage elephant collapses and dies after carrying touristsThe next day, saddled for his fourth painful ride of the day, Kanakota lay down.03 Nov 07:51 PM
WorldThousands sign petition over death of Kevin the KookaburraA man has been accused of ripping the bird's head off in front of horrified children.01 Nov 07:13 PM
New Zealand'We need to be better': Biologist's plea after Owha shootingThere are still no leads over who shot Auckland's celebrity leopard seal.31 Oct 02:19 AM
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