WorldStudy: Lack of veges killed off giant apeA giant ape once nature's closest version of a real King Kong is believed to have died out because it failed to adapt its diet to eat its greens.06 Jan 11:05 PM
WorldOnline effort helps save lionA dying lion caught in a poacher's snare and slumped in the road was rescued after tourists alerted authorities and uploaded the photos to Facebook.06 Jan 10:32 PM
OpinionTheresa Gattung: It takes guts to stand up to the issue of animal crueltyTheresa believes it our duty to support suppliers committed to the safe treatment of farm animals.05 Jan 09:40 PM
WorldVideo of shark strapped on car goes viralThe footage, shared yesterday afternoon, has already been viewed more than 330,000 times.05 Jan 01:47 AM
New ZealandZoo abuzz over baby boom and savannahThe first stage of Auckland Zoo's multi-million-dollar 10-year redevelopment plan will be completed this year with the opening of two new exhibits and the introduction of more zoo babies.03 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelScales, spikes and shells at Ti PointA morning spent exploring the Reptile Park at Ti Point is like being in a life-sized, reptile-themed game of "Where's Wally?".02 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandClose-up look at sharkA shark washed up on a Napier beach gave locals a rare close encounter.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeach reopens after shark sightingBronze whaler caused concern at Coromandel's Whiritoa Beach.30 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandSPCA volunteer: Christopher TomlinChristopher Tomlin started as a volunteer in December last year. He had just moved to Auckland from Britain and was looking to do something different.Watch30 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandAdopt a pet: FelixFelix the cat is looking for a loving home in which to spend his twilight years.30 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandFor the love of creatures great and smallSPCA Auckland had more than 2500 volunteers last year, and here's why some of them do it.30 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldClose encounter with giant squidA giant squid made its way into Japan's Toyama Bay on Christmas Eve, treating onlookers to a rare sighting of the magnificent creature.29 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandLife or death calls - or insuranceOne in five pet owners say they don't have a limit on what they would pay for a major operation before considering euthanising their beloved animal.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThames takes brush with fame in strideThe police dog that went bush for a week earlier this year is prepped and ready for another year on the force.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeadbutting sheep caught on tapeWatch this cheeky sheep ramming his owner's car door a day after the vehicle returned from the panel beaters.28 Dec 05:56 PM
New ZealandDe-sexing stops kitten caboodleThis year, SPCA Auckland took in 11,000 animals - and of the 82 received in the past few days, 71 of those were kittens.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJoy-riding can soon turn nastyEvery day over summer, the SPCA Auckland responds to about a dozen calls regarding dogs locked in cars that are quickly overheating.27 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldKoala rescued from fire left a bit thirstyA koala was feeling a little thirsty after being rescued from a bushfire in southern Australia27 Dec 07:44 AM
New ZealandWATCH: Shark in the shallows at beachA shark has been filmed swimming and cavorting in the shallows at Papamoa beach27 Dec 05:55 AM
LifestyleDogs of pwhoar: a bona fido way to get the girlsWomen will place more value on how a potential mate interacts with their pet than will single men.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHappy birthday to kiwi number 200A sleigh-full of presents isn't the only special delivery to roll in this festive season, as the South Island's West Coast welcomes a rare kiwi.25 Dec 01:45 AM
New ZealandChristmas Quackers: duck rescueEight ducklings were rescued by the fire service after getting trapped down a drain.25 Dec 01:33 AM
LifestyleThe best kids and pets photosHeartwarming images from an international photo competition of children with animals.25 Dec 01:00 AM
LifestyleFurry surfers hit the beachFurry surfers of all shapes and sizes have grabbed their boards and hit the beach to take part in the annual Surf City Surf Dog Competition.24 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan offers $500 for missing magpieAn Auckland man has placed an ad on Trade Me offering a reward of $500 for the return of a missing magpie named Piper.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCat fight comes to an endA public, and at times nasty, tug-of-love battle over an adored pedigree cat has come to an end with a court order.23 Dec 04:39 AM
World'Extinct' sea snakes spottedHumans haven't seen a living short-nosed sea snake in 15 years, but there they were, two such snakes swimming along in the waters of Western Australia.22 Dec 09:08 PM
LifestyleBunnies in cups - cute or cruel?What's your initial reaction: "That's adorable" or "The person who did this needs to be locked up"?22 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandChimp in Wellington dies after fightTemba, a male chimp at Wellington Zoo, died on Saturday night after a fight with the alpha male of the group.21 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandShark drops in for a close-upA close-up snap of a blue shark has been posted online after its apparent capture in the Bay of Plenty.21 Dec 04:18 AM
New ZealandRiver heads home to her rescuerRiver could not contain her excitement when her new owner's mother arrived at Tauranga SPCA to collect the 3-month-old adopted pup.21 Dec 12:20 AM
New ZealandSharks of the New Zealand summerEveryone knows they're out there, but how well do you know your sharks? Niwa looks at four of the most common sharks you're likely to spot this summer.20 Dec 09:43 PM
WorldThe cats and dogs of warIn the years since the Syrian civil war broke out in 2011, Alaa Aljaleel has become his hometown's unofficial feline caretaker.18 Dec 07:29 PM
New ZealandMissing dog drama ends in beach fightA dog sparked a fight between two women on a beach which led to the alleged attacker facing criminal charges.18 Dec 04:00 PM
