WorldAfter more than 125 years, the Christmas Bird Count is more popular than everIt is one of the longest-running citizen data projects in North America.24 Dec 06:50 PM
New ZealandChristmas at the zoo: No rest for the wildKeepers at Auckland Zoo spend Christmas Day giving animals extra treats and care.24 Dec 03:27 AM
WorldCat poo battle taken all the way to High CourtRichard Williamson of Wales said he awoke ‘with dread each day' at the mess to clean up.23 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandMore calls for help as pet refuge braces for Christmas family violence spike21 Dec 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly painful': Hamilton Zoo forced to put down three animals, including 23-year-old giraffeThe past week has been filled with heartbreak for zookeepers tending the animals.14 Dec 05:49 AM
World'Christmas miracle': Missing dog found five years later, 3700km awayChoco went missing in California and turned up in Michigan. Getting him home took help.14 Dec 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What charities really need at ChristmasOPINION: Salvation Army's Andrew Wilson says need is rising as cash donations fall.13 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldMoo dunnit? Dog lets steer, horse into living room in AustraliaDog in hot water for letting horse and steer into the house.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPosh doggy daycare Pets and Pats sold on brink of collapse, owing $358,000Liquidator of the company that once held Pets and Pats says he's investigating the sale.10 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandPensioner faces $20k vet bill after new puppy breaks both front legsThe Italian greyhound breed is known for having fragile legs from age 0-18 months.10 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeSmuggler caught green-handed with rare native geckoA South Korean citizen was sentenced today in the Manukau District Court for purchasing and intending to export jewelled geckos/moko kākāriki, a protected native species.Watch05 Dec 05:04 AM
New Zealand'The most concerning part': Waikato dog cruelty cases surge in SPCA reportsMore than 60% of Waikato complaints involved dogs, many in poor health.04 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'This has been our toughest year': Pet Refuge overwhelmed as violence spikesFounder Julie Chapman says pets arriving now have more severe injuries.30 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animalsFeral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.27 Nov 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Everyone loves it': TV comeback for sheep dog trials'The biggest crowd that watches any of our sports events watches the sheep dog trials.'26 Nov 10:26 PM
AucklandHit-and-run driver who seriously injured dog walkers resigns from company after outrageThe man was on a Zoom call and trying to call his mother when he struck the two women.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRace to save Whangārei lions as rescue bid gathers paceHuha NZ says they have had some interest from potential property buyers and investors.09 Nov 05:19 PM
Travel newsAir NZ limits pet travel on smaller planes over staff safety concernsMerlin the Irish Water Spaniel will be barred from regional flights under the new rules.05 Nov 10:28 PM
EntertainmentTom Brady reveals his dog Junie is a clone of the family’s dead petThe former NFL quarterback shared Lua with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen.05 Nov 01:29 AM
New ZealandNZ First bill seeks nationwide ban on public fireworks useOnly council-approved public displays could continue under the proposal.04 Nov 04:53 AM
Lifestyle‘Stronger than ever’: Former All Black Campbell Johnstone and husband Ben celebrate one year of marriageA year on from their headline-grabbing wedding, the couple have transformed their lives.01 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAre cats as smart as dogs? And do they really love us?Animal behaviourist Mark Vette's new book goes deep inside the inscrutable mind of a cat.31 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestyleMark Vette: Zen and the art of training your catTop tips from the animal behaviour expert's new book. Video / Michael CraigWatch31 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandCause for shell-ebration: Tortoise oracle forecasts summer scorcherThe owner of the Rotorua reptile reckons she is 'better than MetService'.31 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOzempic for pets? Are chunky puppies and overweight cats next in line for fat jabs?A 12.2kg cat named Whiskey lost 50% of her body weight: 'She was like a barrel.'30 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleTofu or Tui? How Kiwis are naming their pets in 2025One standout remains New Zealand’s top pet name for the seventh consecutive year. 28 Oct 07:57 AM
New ZealandCall the pawlice: Cat burglar pinches clothes in CambridgeKevin the cat has a weakness for gardening gloves and bathing suits.28 Oct 04:00 AM
