TravelShocking elephant cruelty: 'We didn't know' says tour operatorIgnorance is no longer an excuse on the issue of elephant-riding.11 Aug 08:30 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Why plastic can actually be good for environmentCOMMENT: It's time to get serious on solutions which will help the environment.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeens' seal killing sparks calls for animal welfare educationFour teenage boys aged 15 and 16 have been identified as the killers of a leopard seal.09 Aug 02:42 AM
WorldGrieving orca still swimming with her dead calf, 16 days laterAn endangered orca is still clinging to her dead calf more than two weeks after the death.08 Aug 11:35 PM
EnvironmentKaipara locals may leave town if mega chicken farm goes aheadAbout 80 people staged a protest outside Tegel's Auckland head office on Wednesday.08 Aug 04:39 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Why kill animals after an 'attack'?Comment: Animals attack us when we invade their space and we need to realise this.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA investigating after dead cat video shared onlineThe SPCA is calling for better education to "break the cycle of cruelty in our country".07 Aug 01:59 AM
TravelTourists warned of danger in IndonesiaA growing problem is putting those tourists at serious risk.05 Aug 08:21 AM
New Zealand41 seals found dead on Banks PeninsulaAdult and 40 pup seals are believed to have died from natural causes.05 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandPassenger took dead muttonbird on Air NZ flightDead muttonbird leaks blood from overhead locker into plane cabin.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Mum and pup' fur seals found dead on beach near ChristchurchNew Zealand fur seals were protected but not endangered.04 Aug 06:54 AM
New ZealandAOS raid, evidence in sewer and cash seized: case slammedMPI found to have 'ignored the law' and was 'high-handed', say judges.01 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessQuestion marks over science, agri creds at MPI's top tableWhere are the science and primary industry creds of our biosecurity MPI bosses?01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandExposed: Footage of dead, deformed chickens inside Tegel farmWARNING: Disturbing footage: 'The sheer scale of animal suffering was overwhelming.'28 Jul 05:58 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Signs of a stressed-out dairy industryCOMMENT: If farmers don't find a new way forward soon, they'll feel more alone than ever.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow the zoo keeps animals warm in winterThe otters can often be seen piled onto their heated rock, enjoying its warmth.23 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleAuckland man miffed after Uber snubbed sick catPlanning to bring your cat or dog on an Uber or taxi? You should read this.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand$500 reward offered to find cat killer"He was the center of my existence. Everyone who met him instantly fell in love with him."11 Jul 08:12 AM
New ZealandMan bites police dog as he flees car incidentThe police dog is recovering well at home with his handler.10 Jul 04:54 AM
New ZealandMore animals, fewer deaths in research and testingMPI says numbers up 13 per cent from the record low achieved in the previous year.10 Jul 12:13 AM
New ZealandRat caught on pest-free Motutapu islandThe rodent was found by a DOC ranger on Saturday, it had been sighted 12 days earlier.09 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandSPCA condemns latest case of possum abuseThe video shows a young man accelerating over a possum, which appears to be alive.09 Jul 04:22 AM
TravelRunning with bulls: Pamplona San FerminEvan Thomas runs with the bulls in pamplona. www.evanthomas.meWatch05 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandTeens abuse small bird in appalling videoA group of teenagers has been filmed violently attacking a defenceless bird.02 Jul 09:31 PM
New ZealandOffal pit full of dead cows near waterwayPit full of bones and carcasses found on Northland farm at centre of cruelty allegations.01 Jul 10:36 PM
New ZealandMinister wants more animal welfare inspectorsMinister wants more inspectors following latest animal abuse case28 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan punches possum: Pest control – or animal cruelty?Man punches possum: Pest control – or animal cruelty? / FacebookWatch24 Jun 11:37 PM
TravelHow seeing rhinos may help save themSustainable wildlife tourism programs raise funds and awareness for rhino conservation.17 Jun 09:26 PM
LifestyleKiwi farmers looking for love and gloryNZ's Bachelor series may have some colourful characters. They've got nothing on this lot.11 Jun 01:24 AM
New ZealandVets on standby for fireworks displayRural animal owners fear for their beasts as neighbour insists on fireworks display.07 Jun 11:48 PM
New ZealandThe Mystacina Bat guide to attracting ladiesLet Cory Toth from the University of Auckland show you how Mystacina bats get lucky. / assabvideos Watch07 Jun 11:36 PM
LifestyleCat miraculously survives 4.5 hour car journey hiding in car engine grillThis is the face of a miracle, an almost unbelievable survival story. This cat survived a 4.5 hour car journey! Source: North Taranaki SPCAWatch06 Jun 08:54 PM
New Zealand'The owner was telling me to shoot': Farmer shoots dogs attacking cattleThe owner yelled and screamed but the dogs were intent on savaging the cattle.04 Jun 07:00 PM