TravelWhat it’s like to trek through a Ugandan forest to meet gorillasIt’s all fun and games until something crawls up your pants…11 Nov 06:00 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
LifestyleWhat New Zealanders are naming their pets in 2024Names from the popular children's show Bluey have started to creep up the list.11 Nov 04:27 AM
RacingHorse racing: Star mare Pride Of Jenni retired'She’s just been an incredible mare.'10 Nov 04:18 PM
RacingRacing: Merlin and Akuta and spellbinding dash for Cup Week gloryCam Hart: 'Merlin looks the one to beat.'10 Nov 04:07 PM
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
New ZealandRoaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.08 Nov 01:08 AM
World43 monkeys on the loose after escaping US research centreAuthorities urge residents to keep their doors and windows locked.07 Nov 09:15 PM
New ZealandPuppies of the ocean! Would you pet a stingray?Reporter Francis is at Dive Tatapouri where the stingrays have come out to play! Get up close with these friendly fishes and learn what to do if they turn up on your next swim.Watch06 Nov 05:00 PM
LifestyleTrump or Harris? Moo Deng predicts winner of US electionShe became a viral sensation in September. Now she's weighed in on the US election.06 Nov 04:02 AM
WorldRepublicans call for voters to ‘avenge’ Peanut the squirrel’s deathThe seizure – and euthanasia – of Peanut sparked outrage from fans.05 Nov 09:42 PM
New Zealand'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at schoolThe dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Who can say no to KFC?' Missing cat lured back after vet and cattery fireIt was 'heartbreaking' telling the family's 2-year-old Beans was missing.04 Nov 09:37 PM
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
OpinionI went on a girls’ trip – and bonded with three feral dogs insteadOPINION: Small talk isn’t my strong suit, but Bruno, Spots and Dingus didn’t care.02 Nov 11:18 PM
RacingAtishu goes one better in Empire RoseA year after flying home for second behind Pride Of Jenni, Atishu returned to Flemington.02 Nov 10:22 PM
New ZealandPets unaccounted for after fire at Wellington vet clinicSome pets were rescued from the late-night fire.02 Nov 09:43 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
RacingHorse racing: Open company next up for Lux Libertas'She’s gaining confidence. We believe she’ll be competitive.'31 Oct 05:30 PM
RacingHorse racing: Paramount Kiwi set for The Ascent, races tonight at Alexandra ParkPantani, trained by David Butcher, is off a 10m handicap and could be the one to beat.31 Oct 04:17 PM
RacingHorse racing: Orchestral gets blinkers for spring grand final at FlemingtonRoger James confident as Orchestral aims for Empire Rose Stakes win at Derby Day.31 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleAre cats good for our health?Some cat owners say ‘providing for the cat’ increases their feelings of enjoyment.28 Oct 01:47 AM
RacingCaptured By Love aims for victory in $150,000 Sarten Memorial at Te RapaCo-trainer Bergerson confident after training adjustments for Captured By Love's start.27 Oct 04:05 PM
RacingWaller compares Via Sistina to legendary Winx after Cox Plate victoryThe former Irish mare destroyed her opponents in the A$5,000,000 Cox Plate at The Valley.26 Oct 05:16 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 ZealandDog walkers slam new rules limiting numbersAuckland Council plans to limit the number of dogs walked by a person at one time.22 Oct 09:39 PM
New ZealandDestruction order upheld for 'well-loved elderly pet' that landed cyclist in ICUThe man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after rottweiler Indy rushed the riders.20 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldSurfer dies after being impaled by swordfishGiulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.19 Oct 10:12 PM
Travel newsSwimmer attacked by ‘sexually frustrated’ dolphin ‘lucky to be alive’Lonely male bottlenose believed to be responsible for multiple incidents in Japan.18 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandBurma celebrates birthdayBurma the elephant receives an early birthday enrichment treat in the form of a very large ‘birthday cake’ - of the size, style, ingredients and taste befitting an elephant.Watch18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoC catches elusive pest with help of AI-powered camerasThe Department of Conservation is using the latest technology to fight predators.15 Oct 03:45 AM
WorldWoman's harrowing photo minutes before being trampled by cowsShe sent an innocent photo to her mum. Minutes later she was dead.15 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandSeal season not yet over for GisborneThe smaller seal reminded Char Tawera of a famous visitor to Gisborne over 20 years ago.15 Oct 12:37 AM
