New ZealandPhotos of Auckland Zoo's new elephant, AnjaleeAuckland Zoo's newest addition, Anjalee the Asian elephant, has spent her first night in New Zealand after she was flown, trucked and craned in to Western Springs.Watch21 Jun 11:12 PM
New ZealandWorld digs 'space brigade'They were known as the Spade Brigade: thousands of volunteers, from different walks of life, armed with garden tools. Together, they transformed Tiritiri Matangi from a virtually birdless, treeless island to a world-renowned forest sanctuary.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog survives being thrown from bridgeAn animal welfare group is offering a reward in a bid to track down and prosecute a pet owner who callously threw a dog off a bridge into the Wairoa River.18 Jun 07:39 PM
LifestyleDesigners donate for animals in needNew Zealand's top fashion designers have donated exclusive items to help the Herald's Viva magazine raise money for animals in need.16 Jun 09:20 PM
New ZealandHorse starved to deathA woman has been banned from owning animals for ten years after a horse starved to death.03 Jun 08:26 PM
WorldDJ kills bunny on airDanish radio presenter bludgeoned a baby rabbit to death with a bicycle pump whilst debating animal rights live on air.26 May 08:05 PM
WorldKangaroo surprises localsVIDEO: Residents of a Brisbane neighbourhood are being stalked by a giant kangaroo, taking locals by surprise as it wanders fearlessly around the streets.24 May 12:09 AM
WorldAussie cattle bludgeoned - activistsAustralia's live animal export trade is once again under a harsh spotlight amid claims that cattle are being bludgeoned to death with sledgehammers in Vietnam.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandChickens still clucky after fireNo chickens were harmed in a fire that tore through a commercial chicken processing plant in rural Waikato this morning.15 May 08:31 PM
New ZealandMicrochipping cats unnecessary, SPCAA new review calling for bold and urgent measures to control roaming cats - including compulsory microchipping - has been criticised as flawed.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIll-treatment of dogs hidden - MallardPuppy farms and dog fighting were topics Labour's animal welfare spokesman Trevor Mallard sank his teeth into at the SPCA Otago in Dunedin yesterday.21 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandThermal imaging could prevent ships striking whalesThermal imaging could be used to prevent ships striking whales by detecting the heat from their bodies.12 Apr 11:36 PM
New ZealandElephant stopover in NiueAuckland Zoo's new elephant, Anjalee, enjoys a pat while in quarantine on Niue.12 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldSeaWorld in deep water yet againA new class action lawsuit has been filed against SeaWorld in Florida which accuses the marine park of keeping its killer whales drugged.11 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhy did the chimp lose it?A dominant male chimpanzee that launched a ferocious two-minute attack that killed a female newcomer to Hamilton Zoo is back with his troop.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFemale chimp dies after horrific attackA female chimpanzee died after a horrific two-minute attack by the dominant male at Hamilton Zoo.07 Apr 10:50 PM
LifestyleStray dog's plea goes viralIt may have taken five years, but Chester the shelter dog has finally found a home - and become a social media sensation at the same time.07 Apr 03:15 AM
New ZealandTrade Me's puppy code not good enough - advocatesA proposed voluntary code of conduct for breeders selling puppies on Trade Me doesn't go far enough, say animal advocates.06 Apr 11:50 PM
New ZealandNumber of dogs put to death too highHalf the 7375 dogs impounded in Auckland were destroyed in 2013-14 after being unclaimed by their owners and deemed unsuitable for adoption.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandVets delighted with cheetah's check-upWrapped in a furry cream blanket with a pink silk trim, Anubis the cheetah lies in a large green sling and is carried into the Auckland Zoo vet surgery by seven zoo staff.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCurious case of the cat in the wallA complicated cat rescue at a Mosgiel arts and crafts shop has ended with the shop's lock picked and holes bored into its wall.24 Mar 09:29 PM
WorldWorld losing wildlife poaching warThe northern white rhino is heading the way of the dinosaurs. With only five left on Earth extinction is now inevitable.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCow cruelty image sparks investigationAuthorities are investigating a photo of thin jersey cows being transported across Cook Strait to slaughter, which caused outrage after being shared on Facebook.19 Mar 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Down to survival mode'A police officer who was savagely attacked by a pitbull while on duty yesterday says he went into survival mode while the dog chewed at his body.03 Mar 06:27 AM
New ZealandMan charged after cop savaged by dogA man will appear in court today after a police officer suffered numerous bite wounds to his head and cuts from a pitbull dog in Foxton yesterday.02 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandPolice officer savaged by pitbullA policeman suffered numerous bite wounds to his head and cuts to his face in an "appalling" unprovoked attack by a man's pitbull dog in Foxton yesterday.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Cup: Stars given second lifeThanks to people like Gina Schick, visions of former champion horses being trucked off to pet food factories are proving false.02 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPETA wants no monkeys on Pirates setAnimal rights organisation PETA wants Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer to cancel any plans to ship two capuchin monkeys to Australia for the filming of the next Pirates of the Caribbean film.24 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandFledgling Kaka mauled to death by dogA fledgling Kaka was mauled to death by a dog in the Wellington region resulting in a plea from park staff to the public to keep their dogs on a leash.19 Feb 11:51 PM
New ZealandRabbit joins ranks against cosmetic testingThe Green Party has enlisted the help of a cuddly rabbit in a bid to convince Government to support a ban on testing cosmetics on animals.16 Feb 02:41 AM
