New ZealandLife of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog''Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandAccused murderer Stuart Edmondson’s 50 pigs and three dogs saved by animal welfare groupMale pigs be desexed then will 'live their best lives'.22 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandExpert horrified after shark disembowelled on Auckland beach, pups ripped from wombThe shark had washed up dead on the shore earlier this week.22 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandDeath of Spark the kiwi prompts call to slow down for 'precious taonga''Kiwi move quite quickly and have absolutely no road sense,' trust says.20 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
New ZealandWhy this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.19 Dec 01:53 AM
BusinessHow many snakes and exotic reptiles have entered New Zealand?Live python at Auckland factory a very unusual specimen.18 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandFears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.18 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFMA censures Pathfinder over 'ethical investment' marketingMisleading social media promotions earn rebuke.17 Dec 11:23 PM
New ZealandTrainer kicks horse in genitals - avoids conviction, name suppressedThe judge wants further information before convicting him on child assault charges.17 Dec 07:33 AM
New ZealandProbe into under fire Christchurch wildlife park finds zoo needs 'culture improvement'The investigation was launched following animal welfare concerns. 16 Dec 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Winston Peters puts an end to a troubled industryOPINION: Is 20 months too long a transition period? It depends who you ask.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council actionTwo roaming dogs recently mauled 18 sheep in Kaikohe - what action has the council taken?14 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Physically ill': SPCA chief's horror at neglected pet dog's sufferingYoung dog Grimlock had to be euthanised.13 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionMichael GuerinMichael Guerin: The human cost of greyhound racing's unexpected demiseOPINION: Nearly 3000 dogs face uncertain futures as racing is effectively ended in NZ.10 Dec 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The supermodels of the dog world': What it's like to own a greyhoundRacing dogs also 'incredibly lazy' in retirement, a rescue owner says.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreyhound racing to be banned in NZ over animal welfare concernsThere have been three reviews in recent years highlighting animal welfare concerns.09 Dec 11:59 PM
New ZealandWatch: Businessman scuffles with protester in AucklandDeno Stock was using a megaphone protesting the Melbourne Cup when he was attacked.03 Dec 10:55 PM
World‘Disgusted’: US woman found ‘covered in blood’ after killing and eating catAllexis Ferrell, found bloodied next to dead animal, shocked the nation with her actions.03 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandDozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating effortsProject Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.03 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandSeven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in TasmanSix whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.02 Dec 06:29 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'01 Dec 05:33 PM
EntertainmentUS TV star blasted for 'abandoning' elderly pet dogThe star gave up her dog because it didn’t get on with her partner’s puppy.26 Nov 09:16 PM
New Zealand'Lambs all over the place': Council investigates after dogs savage livestockCouncil investigates dog attacks; one dog shot, another impounded in Kaikohe.22 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandCouple want dog responsible for death of pet found before it kills againThe loss of their pet has had a profound effect on the couple.21 Nov 03:55 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming public support': Calls for fireworks ban grow after horse's death'The only thing keeping me going is trying to stay strong to fight for the ban': owner18 Nov 04:03 PM
Travel newsPortugal flight grounded after 132 animals break free during flightGround crew had to catch every creature before the plane could depart.17 Nov 09:10 PM
World‘Spider smuggler’ straps hundreds of tarantulas to his bodyMan's ‘swollen stomach area' reveals '300 spiders, 100 centipedes and nine stinging ants'.16 Nov 11:16 PM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attackEven just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.16 Nov 10:54 PM
New ZealandWoman's despair when car pinched, pet dog stolen as wellDog owner says beloved pet was thrown to the ground and injured.14 Nov 11:41 PM
WorldBaby red panda ‘frightened to death by fireworks’ at Edinburgh Zoo3-month-old cub thought to have choked on own vomit in shock.14 Nov 06:15 PM
WorldSheep not sheared for five years ‘at risk of pneumonia’ if wool is removedAnimal rescued from owners in Belgium is now so wooly it is ‘in pain’.14 Nov 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Auckland’s only elephant arrives safely at new home in AustraliaForty-two-year-old Burma has left Auckland Zoo to be part of a herd.13 Nov 07:14 AM
New ZealandPolice escort gets NZ's only elephant Burma safely to airport for flight to OZBurma was spotted in her crate being trucked across Auckland this morning.11 Nov 11:31 PM
