New ZealandCalls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.03 Apr 03:43 AM
New Zealand‘Any dog can bite’: Fatal attack spark calls for safety educationThere were nearly 3000 dog-related injuries involved children under 15 last year.02 Apr 10:49 PM
New ZealandDogs euthanised after fatal attack on boy weren’t ‘menacing’ breedsThree dogs were seized from the scene after Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan's death.02 Apr 06:06 PM
New ZealandRaglan dairy farmer wins Waikato farm environment awardDedication to animal welfare and the environment helped Tor Pedersen win.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNan’s ‘unbearable’ grief after 4yo moko killed by dogsHe was her 'last connection' to her late daughter, a Givealittle page says.01 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandThree dogs euthanised after fatal attack on 4-year-old childThe breeds of the dogs have not been 'fully confirmed'.31 Mar 01:57 AM
Crime‘A real threat’: Auckland musician acquitted of dog indecency, jailed for child sex abuseHe has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret. 30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dogBubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.26 Mar 11:37 PM
New Zealand85yo farmer accused of causing animals sufferingA Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.25 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving familiesBetty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.25 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingWinston Peters digs in for battle on greyhound ban'There is a lot of unhappy in it,' Peters said, but he won't be backing down.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Travel news‘Cruel and unnecessary’: Woman charged with drowning pet dog in airport bathroomCCTV showed the woman entering the bathroom with the dog, leaving without it soon after.23 Mar 12:10 AM
New ZealandPuppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughterThe 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.21 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'20 Mar 04:36 AM
New ZealandDogs maul woman in Northland: Man comes to rescue, also gets attackedThe woman was painting her house when four dogs broke through her fence and set upon her. 17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThink you understand your dog? Think againNew York Times: Dogs can’t talk, but their body language speaks volumes. 17 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Roaming freely’: Dogs linked to spate of kiwi deaths in Bay of IslandsConservation groups are frustrated by ongoing kiwi deaths in the area.15 Mar 08:12 PM
Travel newsSecond video of US influencer handling an Australian animal has emergedThe footage shows Sam Strable with an echidna.14 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘He was dead’: Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty caseA Muscovy duck was found with tape on its back and a broken wing.14 Mar 03:00 AM
Travel newsAustralian PM condemns influencer for taking baby wombatAnthony Albanese described the incident as an 'outrage'.14 Mar 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogsAs an 18 year old in Mexico, her dream was to be a service dog trainer.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Gorgeous souls: Dogs who spent entire lives in SPCA shelter seek loving homesBetty and Alexei have collectively spent nearly 900 days in the Far North SPCA shelter.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPsychologically abusive man killed lamb with rock, tried to poison ex's horsesA judge said it was nasty offending and sent him to prison.13 Mar 01:30 AM
Travel news‘Deport her’: US influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from mother'Let’s hope the Australian authorities don’t issue her any more holiday visas.'12 Mar 10:52 PM
WorldFangs for the memories: Partner walks out, leaving 70 snakes behindVolunteers discovered dehydrated snakes, with 20 dead in bags in a freezer.12 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandSafe says greyhound racing has no future after dog’s death at AddingtonThe animal charity urges GRNZ to wind down races and rehome dogs before the 2026 ban.10 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandLabrador Hogan at workHogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MDWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglectInspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.10 Mar 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Blindsided:' Farm worker wins $30k after being fired a week before ChristmasThe man said he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and children.09 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Horrendous’ parvo outbreak: Northland vets warn of rising casesVets and SPCA urge vaccinations amid Northland's parvovirus outbreak.06 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rulesPeople fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.06 Mar 05:00 PM
CrimeRights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldviewLai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.05 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandGreyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questionsA new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.04 Mar 08:45 PM
New Zealand‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylawClaire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.04 Mar 05:00 PM
