WorldWatch: 'He's trying to smoke it' - Raccoon busted with crack pipePolice found a raccoon with a crack pipe in a car.07 May 08:04 PM
New Zealand'This dog deserves justice': $7000 reward as search for abuser narrowsDoor-knocking efforts have begun in the Weymouth/Clendon area.07 May 07:28 AM
WorldMob demands answers in California's serial cat killer caseJulie, a calico, and Linky, a 12-year-old tabby, are among the missing cats.06 May 08:46 PM
New ZealandPet dog Mike found starved to death in kennel, tethered by rusty chainThe owner said he knew his dog was unwell but couldn't afford to get him checked. 06 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapperThe trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.06 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandWeka ride: Hitchhiking bird's unexpected journey sparks DoC reminderA weka hitched a 300km ride to Christchurch in a ute.05 May 08:37 AM
New ZealandDuck hunter allegedly shoots down drone flown by animal rights activist in CanterburyThe pilot has described the incident and defended his flying of the drone. 04 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandHong Kong man ordered to leave NZ after breaking cat's bones while toilet training, showering itThe cat had a list of injuries and needed to be euthanised. 04 May 03:00 AM
WorldCat survives 115m fall in US canyon tragedy, couple diesRescued cat is recovering after fatal incident at Bryce Canyon in Utah.02 May 05:33 AM
WorldWatch: Selfie-seeking tourist attacked by croc after mistaking it for a statueHe pulled out his cellphone moments before the croc attacked.01 May 12:54 AM
New ZealandVenomous sea snake found on South Island, second NZ discovery in a weekThe Department of Conservation said the snake likely arrived due to recent weather events.30 Apr 08:57 AM
World'Incredibly disturbing': Salmon die-off fuels election debatePieces of dead salmon have washed up on Tasmania's Verona Sands beach.29 Apr 06:17 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why healthy animals mean healthier communitiesOPINION: This year's World Veterinary Day theme was Animal Health Takes a Team.28 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandSticky situation: Ruru freed from notorious 'bird-catching tree'The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.28 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandSimmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacyAt 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.28 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandStock truck full of sheep rolls on SH1 near BalcluthaThe Clinton Highway is closed following the single-vehicle crash. 27 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandVenomous sea snake killed after dog attack at Auckland beachThe snake was likely blown ashore by strong winds and needing rest.27 Apr 02:22 AM
New Zealand'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappersShe touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.26 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleRunaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian islandHer owners feared the wurst when the sausage dog went missing, now Valerie is going home.26 Apr 02:58 AM
LifestylePaws and effect: 'Tasteless' dog pies spark cat fight in AucklandActivist Anne Batley-Burton calls the pies 'absolutely disgusting'.23 Apr 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulationThe trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.23 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand Woman and dog rescued from cliff ledge after three-hour ordealShe and the dog were safe on a ledge but couldn't climb back up.21 Apr 07:31 AM
CrimeDog uplift goes awry as man tasered after thrusting flounder spear at policeHe became agitated at the dog being taken and was highly abusive to SPCA staff and police.19 Apr 08:00 PM
WorldI stood up to a man viciously beating a donkey. Now I’m getting death threatsDutch woman faces death threats after intervening in donkey beating in Egypt.19 Apr 09:50 AM
New ZealandDazed petrel found under fire appliance at Whangārei StationSea birds became disorientated by the storm, landing exhausted in urban areas.17 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandProbe begins into second alleged Auckland swan death on same day as Western Springs attackThe penalty for killing protected wildlife is up to two years in jail or a $100,000 fine.17 Apr 04:59 AM
WorldWatch: Elephants react to San Diego earthquakeSomething alarming happened and the elephants quickly moved to protect themselves. 15 Apr 09:03 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly rare' king penguin sighting at Otago beachThe rare sighting was described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'.15 Apr 07:16 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after Gisborne family cat reportedly shot deadTicker was found at his Valley Rd home with what looked like bullet entry and exit wounds.10 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandFatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's deathA blessing has been given at Katikati Medical Centre, where staff tried to save Timoti, 4.09 Apr 11:41 PM
WorldChinese restaurant shut down after pigeons served as ‘roast duck’'The duck had a taste that was, at best, strange,' an unwary visitor noted.09 Apr 09:29 PM
WorldScientists claimed they brought back Game of Thrones beast from extinction. But did they?Colossal claims to have resurrected the extinct dire wolf using ancient DNA.08 Apr 11:32 PM
New ZealandFarmer sentenced for neglecting hundreds of sheepMPI said the farmer's lack of care resulted in 55 sheep being euthanised.08 Apr 09:35 PM
New ZealandOffal dumped in river could be what’s left of A&P Society’s stolen sheep'While we can’t say for certain ... its close proximity raises serious concerns.'04 Apr 12:54 AM
