LifestyleSheep learns to navigate wheelchair with joystickShe enjoys music, especially 'Twinkle, Twinkle', and even dances.20 Aug 09:57 PM
WorldDog attacks leave Sydney community living in fearA fatal attack on June 7 resulted in the death of a small dog.19 Aug 09:28 PM
WorldSouth African rhino breeder arrested in horn smuggling caseThe scheme involved 964 rhino horns worth millions.19 Aug 06:32 PM
New ZealandVeterinarian leads team on vital Tonga mission for animal careMariska Chalmers found her passion for animals at age 3.19 Aug 06:00 PM
Crime'Vicious-looking': Dogs that mauled man to death also allegedly turned on owner'He had to go in the water to try and drown them to get them off him,' friend tells court.19 Aug 07:03 AM
WorldDanish mother donates daughter’s pony to zoo to be eaten by lionsThe zoo posted an appeal for pets to be donated as feed for its predators last month.19 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandTop dog: Huntaway Miley's training progress“She’s stepped up from just being a pup to being the key act.”18 Aug 11:40 PM
Crime'My dogs have attacked my bro': Man allegedly mauled to death by pack of hungry dogs Abel Wira's 23 dogs were known for their aggressive behaviour and had bitten him before. 18 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Dopaw brings glamour to raw pet food for paws-itive health Lou Anne Lowry talks to Tom Raynel about her pet-food business, Dopaw.17 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldStray dog’s desperate act inspires hundreds to post their rescue pup photosKatie Simon found a stray dog and puppy near her porch. She decided to help them out.15 Aug 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMeet the family who want to change how Kiwis eat meatMeet the PR guru and the South African farmer who defied a fire and built a beef brand.14 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Falling from the sky': Claims of mystery pigeon poisoner on the loosePolice have investigated but have been unable to confirm the poisoning claims.14 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandOcean predator likely cause of whale strandingThe whale already had injuries when it beached and then died in Māhia, DoC says.14 Aug 04:14 AM
World'Frankenstein' bunnies spotted in ColoradoUS officials have advised the public to avoid contact with the infected rabbits.14 Aug 03:32 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council cracks down on dog owners as 'gruesome' attacks riseThe past year has seen 3000 victims. In one case, a dog ripped open a bystander's arm.14 Aug 02:10 AM
World'Disgusting behaviour': Australian prisoners cook guinea pigs from animal shelterAnimal carcasses were found in a fridge at Wooroloo Prison Farm.11 Aug 08:46 PM
New ZealandPhotos released of ‘horrifying’ sea lion killings, as DOC seeks ‘callous’ killersShootings bring total to five sea lions deliberately killed this year.11 Aug 08:42 PM
New Zealand'Senseless acts of cruelty': Endangered sea lions fatally shot in Waitaki RiverTwo of the sealions were found dead and the third had to be euthanised.10 Aug 07:33 AM
EntertainmentSurprisingly small amount Steve Irwin left his familyWidow Terri Irwin said the life insurance didn’t cover half of one week’s payroll.08 Aug 01:45 AM
World'Human presence': Volunteers protect sheep from wolves in FranceWolves have made a comeback in Europe, attacking livestock and angering farmers.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A massacre': Two roaming dogs kill 50 backyard birds“How many families have to be affected for something to be done?”07 Aug 04:25 AM
WorldAmerican trophy hunter Asher Watkins gored to death by Cape buffaloThe 52-year-old was killed in a 'sudden and unprovoked attack' during a hunt.07 Aug 12:46 AM
WorldParrot exposes $2.25m drug gang; owner jailed for 12 years A parrot squawking 'two for 25' helped police dismantle a Blackpool drug ring.06 Aug 08:27 PM
WorldFire in Canada sparked by fish dropped by bird, firefighters sayAn osprey likely dropped the fish on to a power line, sparking flames.05 Aug 11:17 PM
WorldZoo asks for unwanted pets to feed its captive predatorsA social media backlash erupted, with users calling the practice 'shameful'.04 Aug 10:02 PM
WorldUK court sentences teens for brutal animal killingsOne also wanted to kill a human and had researched how to 'get away with murder'.04 Aug 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Cats physically thrown at them': Misunderstandings at the heart of abuse of SPCA workers'In what other agency is that acceptable or normal? Sometimes it's too much.'04 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRare rescue: 'The textbooks don’t tell you what to do with a constipated petrel'The blue petrel is believed to be the first nursed back to health in Hawke's Bay. 04 Aug 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldNo pets left behind: How a dog’s hurricane rescue changed Florida lawNew York Times: Rescue dog Trooper has become a celebrity in Florida.03 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandGreyhound season ends with 17 deaths, more than 800 dogs injuredGreyhound racing is to be banned by July next year. 03 Aug 12:44 AM
WorldRising concerns: Bear attacks increase in Japan's residential areasThe creatures attacked 85 people in Japan in the year ending March 2025.02 Aug 01:54 AM
New ZealandPests catching pests: Ferrets v rabbits in QueenstownA team of tamed ferrets has been making short work of a long-eared problem in Queenstown.01 Aug 05:01 PM
WorldLeopard seals sing nursery rhyme-like songs during breeding seasonMales sing underwater for up to 13 hours daily in a bid to attract a mate.01 Aug 01:22 AM
EntertainmentJeremy Clarkson faces culling his beloved cows after TB outbreakClarkson expressed devastation over TB's impact on Diddly Squat farm.31 Jul 06:42 PM
