New Zealand31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigatingThirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the Gentoo penguins of Kelly TarltonsThe Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons have just begun their breeding season. A deeper look at these beautiful creatures. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Disgusted': Family distraught after dog’s body disposed of without their knowledgeThe family was left with no way to say goodbye after their dog’s remains were destroyed.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayer challenges council over its Armourguard $12m contractRatepayer notifies auditor-general of concerns over the district's animal control service11 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeJudge rules against Lena Duncan in ongoing animal welfare caseLena Duncan claims that search warrants were illegal and the SPCA violated her rights.05 Sep 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow pooA farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.03 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandSick green turtle dies after boatie rescued it in Whangārei HarbourThe turtle has died of pneumonia.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogsIt's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.29 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhen your child is an animalNY Times: What's hidden behind charged cultural conversation about pets and children.27 Aug 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How ethical are your KiwiSaver investments?OPINION: KiwiSaver funds have quietly invested in industries that cause significant harm.24 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhat's new pussycat? Online game teaches good and bad outcomes for catsA game studio is using online games to promote the desexing and microchipping of cats.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog's life saved thanks to 12k social media followersThe paralysed pooch was diagnosed with help from his fans.22 Aug 11:21 PM
New Zealand‘Exceedingly rare’: Baby whale identified after stranding near East CapeThe species of whale has only ever been spotted five times in NZ.22 Aug 02:18 AM
New ZealandFarmer sentenced over 'emaciated' cattle that had to be euthanisedThe 65-year-old farmer has been sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle for a second time.19 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Murder': 64 chickens slain, council hunt killer dogs“That’s what this is - the murder of my defenceless poor chickens by killer dogs."14 Aug 08:37 PM
New Zealand'He was completely gone': Lost dog found in a coma, now wants a homeKenny was unresponsive and suffering from 'acute toxicity' when brought to SPCA.08 Aug 08:01 PM
RacingFuture of NZ jumps racing hangs in balance, consultation paper issuedRacing bosses are seeking feedback as they decide what to do with the sport.05 Aug 06:45 AM
New ZealandDoC appeals for info after protected gulls allegedly run over on beach'The deaths of these protected birds were entirely avoidable.'01 Aug 09:19 PM
New Zealand‘Distressing’: Probe after video circulates of cat thrown from moving carIt follows a string of similar incidents this year alone.01 Aug 08:42 PM
EntertainmentNicola Peltz Beckham sues dog groomer over pet's death"I can’t even find the words to describe my heartbreak on so many levels."01 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandCommunity groups call for cash as they fight to help safeguard native speciesA major report lays bare problems faced by NZ's crucially-important conservation groups.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracksA witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.26 Jul 04:01 AM
New ZealandBearded dragon among dozens of fat animals dobbed in to SPCAThe organisation says pet obesity is a growing global problem.26 Jul 12:11 AM
New ZealandHamilton Zoo farewells its only African wild dogRomeo moved to the zoo with his brother Kudu in 2018.25 Jul 11:19 PM
New ZealandChristchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: MPI promising regular checks, tiger found underweightOtherwise, they did not identify any immediate animal welfare or staffing issues.24 Jul 03:15 AM
New ZealandUnder-fire zoo responds to animal welfare claims; MPI officials visit animals todayOrana Wildlife Trust Board says a ‘thorough review’ is underway.22 Jul 02:17 AM
New ZealandGiraffe dies at Christchurch zoo, body dragged out of enclosure before openingOrana Wildlife Park said the giraffe died from an 'unsurvivable condition'.21 Jul 08:55 AM
New Zealand'Sadistic': Man killed neighbours' cats to protect garden, kept corpse in a cage in wardrobePet owner says he was 'extremely broken' after the death of his cat.19 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandFarmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practiceHe was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.18 Jul 09:33 PM
TravelWatch: First there was Snakes on a plane - now there's Eels at an AirportSocial media writhing with movie references to horror classic: 'New fear unlocked'.12 Jul 03:22 AM
New ZealandTall order for zoo-to-zoo giraffe deliveryPreparing a giraffe for a road trip takes a bit of planning.12 Jul 03:20 AM
New ZealandTake kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford RoadFive kea have been hit and killed by vehicles at popular waypoints on Milford Road.11 Jul 02:22 AM
Travel'Trampled to death': Tourist killed by elephants after trying to take photoThe tourist walked towards the herd. Then the matriarch became 'agitated'.10 Jul 09:55 PM
