New ZealandRodeo activists protest in WarkworthAnimal activists have gathered at today's Warkworth Rodeo protesting the event as cruel entertainment.06 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelLet's go, let's go! Big cats take on carA group of tourists got the surprise of their life when their car bumper was ripped clean off by a playful lion.04 Feb 10:53 PM
LifestyleThree-legged dog's long wait for 'forever home'Tiger is the longest serving animal at the Tauranga SPCA shelter.04 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldGullible much? Seagull story classic jokeThe story of a man who lured a pack of seagulls onto a train with a bag of fish and chips took the internet by storm this week, but it turns out it's nothing more than an old joke.03 Feb 05:20 PM
New ZealandNew twist in little blue penguin caseThe curious case of a huddle of Aussie invaders that long managed to blend in with our native little blue penguins has just taken another twist.03 Feb 12:00 AM
World'I saw my dog soaked in blood'GRAPHIC WARNING. An animal transportation company is under fire after one dog died on a flight to NZ and another ripped its own toenails out.02 Feb 04:56 PM
TravelNZ's own Paw PatrolThe Aviation Security Service New Zealand (Avsec NZ) dogs have noses so powerful they can smell a bone over a kilometre away.01 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandHunt auction raises hacklesAnimal rights groups are aghast this country is again being promoted as a premier destination for enthusiasts.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrophy hunts to be offered in NZTrophy hunting is an industry that reportedly pumps tens of millions of dollars into the New Zealand economy each year.01 Feb 06:29 AM
EntertainmentFormer All Black WAG wants cat backFormer All Black WAG Brooke McAlister wants her Romeo back - and internet mogul Kim Dotcom is stumping up $5000 as a reward for the cat's safe return.30 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleProof your cat loves you five times less than your dogAre you a dog or cat person? It's a debate that has divided animal lovers for generations.30 Jan 12:17 AM
WorldTimur and Amur break upUnlikely pair Amur and Timur captivated animal lovers in November, after the goat was placed in the tiger's enclosure as a meal.29 Jan 08:08 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenReal chicken dog treats also full of preservativesPets suffer health effects from poor diets too, so read ingredient lists carefully, writes Wendyl Nissen.29 Jan 04:00 PM
World'I thought, This is it, I'm dead'With media ready to whip up a frenzy over shark attacks, debate rages on whether we should cull the ocean's greatest predator, writes Susan Johnston.29 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleCat stuck in vending machineThis feline was quite happy nestled among soft toys.29 Jan 02:30 AM
LifestyleBunny yoga: Would you try it?What happens when rabbits are let loose in a yoga class?28 Jan 11:24 PM
WorldThis little piggy is spared a trip to marketWee Wee the piglet was rescued by a family from the side of the road in freezing conditions during a blizzard in the US.28 Jan 11:22 PM
New ZealandFleece release me: Woolson shorn at lastWoolson, the ram rescued by the Dannevirke SPCA in a night time operation by jet boat, has finally had what's believed to be his first shear.28 Jan 09:17 PM
LifestyleWatch: Close up with a kinkajouThe animal is thought to be a cross between a raccoon and monkey.Watch28 Jan 09:12 PM
WorldHas anyone ever heard of a kinkajou?A 100-year-old woman in Miami woke in the middle of the night to this creature cuddled up on her chest.28 Jan 07:59 AM
OpinionComment: Taking the profit from poachersDigby Livingston and Stephen Franks suggest the way to protect indigenous species is to farm them.28 Jan 02:00 AM
TravelWhy we want to go to: The dogsFor the ultimate in dog endurance, get yourself on the back of an Alaskan sled.28 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandRare white whale Migaloo was hereA rare white whale spotted in the Cook Strait last year has been identified as the famous Migaloo, often seen in Australian waters.27 Jan 11:17 PM
TravelAs happy as a pig in waterYou can swim with just about anything these days - but on a tiny island in the Bahamas, pigs paddle with tourists.27 Jan 11:15 PM
RetailFree-range supporters bombard CountdownA social media campaign today saw Countdown bombarded with pleas from consumers to stop stocking caged eggs.27 Jan 06:06 AM
LifestyleHamilton Zoo chimpanzee having a babyHamilton Zoo's chimpanzee troop will soon have a new member, with female chimp Sanda expecting a baby.27 Jan 04:15 AM
New ZealandPod of orcas seen in Wellington HarbourA pod of four of the whales were swimming around Evans Bay.27 Jan 02:28 AM
WorldWatch: Runaway Shetland ponyA runaway Shetland pony leads British police on a chase through Crawley, West Sussex.Watch26 Jan 09:17 PM
New ZealandCat lost from Christchurch cattery foundFacebook has helped a Christchurch couple be reunited with their cat which went missing from a local cattery.26 Jan 03:12 AM
WorldWatch: Baby snake takes it's first breathA baby snake at The Australian Reptile Park takes it's very first breath.Watch25 Jan 11:08 PM
New ZealandDog attacks worst in city's southDog attacks make up nearly three-quarters of the total convictions for dog-control related offences in New Zealand courts since 2010.25 Jan 04:00 PM
