New ZealandFired vet who tried to choke cow after lethal injection didn't work wins $35k payoutTony Austwick was unjustifiably dismissed after three customers made complaints about him.11 Nov 07:26 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after Beach Haven kitten's tail 'ripped off', threatening note left'If they can hurt a cat like that ... they could hurt anyone.'11 Nov 05:40 AM
New ZealandFamily cat returns home with bullet woundOkoia cat Jinx returned home with a bullet wound that broke his femur.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity rallies around mother after kitten’s tail ‘ripped off’, threatening note leftA fundraiser has been launched to help cover the kitten's medical bills.09 Nov 11:30 PM
World43 monkeys on the loose after escaping US research centreAuthorities urge residents to keep their doors and windows locked.07 Nov 09:15 PM
WorldTrump campaign quietly distances itself from RFK jnr after new vaccine safety commentsConcerns supporter would struggle to make it through security clearance for top role.07 Nov 09:01 PM
New Zealand'Soul-destroying trauma': Horse's 'brutal' injuries blamed on fireworksThe animal was euthanised after ripping through a wire fence.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo cats found, two missing after vet centre and cattery badly damaged in blazeThe building is red stickered and investigations are ongoing into the cause of the fire.04 Nov 06:09 AM
New ZealandExotic pet show dubbed ‘Willy Wonka experience' could return after SPCA dismisses concernsOrganiser says she's been cleared of animal abuse claims, considering show's return.03 Nov 07:49 PM
New ZealandFire destroys Wellington vet centre and catteryWellington vet centre and cattery has been gutted after a fire on Saturday night.02 Nov 08:56 PM
New ZealandSPCA: The pets waiting longest for a home“We know their personalities and likes and dislikes."01 Nov 10:55 PM
New ZealandKākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claimsAnimal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMiracle cat: Sammy survives gunshot wounds to return home after days missingA resilient family cat was shot twice but still managed to find its way home.23 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandDeath of rare frogs linked to Brynderwyns roading workNative frogs were endangered by concrete used in the upgrade, a report says.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsRacing Minister seeking cross-party support to combat threats to people riding horses on roadsAdvocates wanted to be classed as vulnerable road users.16 Oct 05:06 AM
Crime'Go, go, go!' Mates film brutal slaying of wild stag after driver runs it downThe deer then had its throat cut in a 'gratuitous and violent act' that was posted online.16 Oct 02:21 AM
New ZealandRare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from homeThe Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.14 Oct 01:11 AM
New ZealandGrim discovery: Horse euthanised after being found with suspected gunshot woundThe injured animal was found by bike riders.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal controlCity in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.11 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessLandlord wins costs from tenant with unapproved dogsTenant has been told to pay more than $7500 to her landlord over the unapproved pets.11 Oct 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburbThe dogs have killed numerous animals including cats, alpacas, calves, sheep, and goats.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for bird-terrorising cats to be contained to owner’s propertyCats are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says.30 Sep 04:27 AM
WorldMarried to a monster: Ex-wife reveals depraved zoologist's vile jail request'I felt sick, I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t think.'29 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandResidents join forces to save beach-nesting birdsThe funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.29 Sep 08:48 PM
New Zealand$5k for info on baby sea lion shot in Otago, suffered 'slow and painful death'Baby sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins and left to die a slow, painful death.29 Sep 02:55 AM
TravelWhy you should swap a land safari for a cruise safariElevating your safari experience is as simple as leaving the shore behind.27 Sep 07:00 PM
World'No longer fear humans': Tool-wielding chimp rips baby from mum's arms, kills herAn angry mob ransacked a nature facility after a chimp stole and killed a baby.26 Sep 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutting': Baby sea lion shot and left to dieThe young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.25 Sep 08:24 AM
World'Ruthless' man throws 'Betty White' into alligator pond in AustraliaBetty White’s untimely demise took place in front of shocked visitors who alerted staff.25 Sep 12:57 AM
New ZealandWaikato man sentenced after dog euthanised following 'gross neglect', blunt force traumaExperts said the dog would've been in 'severe discomfort' for a three-to-six-month period.18 Sep 05:09 AM
New Zealand'Like a cyclist': Treat riders as vulnerable road users campaigner says“We are legally allowed on the road and should be able to do so safely.”17 Sep 11:39 PM
New Zealand'We see benefits at the time': Pain relief during lamb tailing worth the moneyFrom next year pain relief during tailing is mandatory for NZ Merino Company suppliers.17 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman banned from keeping animals after birds found plucked, decorated with pensThe woman said she coloured the doves because it was 'beautiful'.16 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandSPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui homeSome rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.15 Sep 05:00 PM
