LifestyleMayor takes swipe at bark complaintsDunedin Mayor says: ''It may be the complainants are as vexatious as the dogs.''13 Oct 08:18 PM
New ZealandBoy, 6, latest dog attack victimA 6-year-old Bay of Plenty boy who received life-threatening injuries when he was viciously attacked by a relative's dog is now in a stable condition.13 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldPig organ transplants a step closerPig organs could soon be transplanted into human patients after Harvard University scientists found a way to genetically modify pig DNA to be more compatible with humans.13 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestylePhoto sparks stories of hope for rescued petsA heartwarming post from popular blog Humans of New York has prompted thousands of followers to share their pet rescue stories.13 Oct 02:37 AM
New ZealandMystery cat from TaurangaHow Toffee the cat got from New Zealand to Australia to end up as a stray remains unclear.12 Oct 07:41 AM
New Zealand10 climate change canariesIt's been called the "Genghis Khan" of the ant world, and for good reason.12 Oct 06:00 AM
Small BusinessNZ dog bowl hits Amazon big timeA Kiwi-designed smart water bowl is proving a big hit in the US pet market.11 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFate of dog undecidedTwo dogs, from a pack that attacked people in two separate incidents at Whirinaki Beach last Saturday, have been put down.11 Oct 05:44 PM
New ZealandCat case heads to tribunalAfter the cat's disappearance, Quah launched a desperate campaign to find her pet.10 Oct 08:02 PM
New ZealandMilestone reached as new kiwi releasedAuckland Zoo has released its 300th captivity-bred Kiwi on to Rotoroa Island.10 Oct 05:21 AM
OpinionGreg Dixon: Why we need to panda to the massesThe Prime Minister wants to bring giant pandas to New Zealand. Greg Dixon asks why stop there?09 Oct 08:57 PM
TechnologyStrange but true: World's ugliest rodentA team of researchers discovered the hog-nosed rat during a expedition in a remote and mountainous area of Indonesia two years ago.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand1.8m fence kept tiger from publicHamilton Zoo keeper had near-miss while giving tiger talk two years ago, sparking new questions about mauling death last month.08 Oct 06:12 PM
New ZealandFarmer jailed for ill-treatment of cowsMichael James Whitelock, 28, shot one cow in the leg, dumped another cow still alive in an offal pit, and broke the tails of hundreds of others.08 Oct 04:52 AM
LifestyleIconic mag covers gone to the dogsA charity group has recreated iconic magazine covers with homeless dogs in the hope of attracting new homes for the animals.08 Oct 03:11 AM
Lifestyle5 of the best: Miniature food videosVideos of tiny food tutorials, often featuring tiny animals, are taking over YouTube. Here we've handpicked five of our favourites for your Thursday afternoon.08 Oct 02:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: Orcas frolic in the GulfA group of guys out on the Gulf had some visitors come along for the ride.07 Oct 06:46 PM
KahuOld dog can teach us new tricksThe teeth of a dog may provide new insight into how humans migrated across the world's largest ocean to New Zealand, and where they came from.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOrca at play in the GulfThe folks at Swift Plumbing sent nzherald.co.nz this video of Orca visiting them in the Gulf, they make some great use of Go-pro cameras to film them underwater. Watch07 Oct 08:46 AM
New ZealandSneezing monkey blows its cover200 new species have been discovered in the Eastern Himalayas in the past five years.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRags to riches for (almost) famous catA historic mansion that's hosted politicians, royalty and academics has been taken over by a new kind of pedigree - a semi-celebrity cat.05 Oct 03:02 AM
New ZealandFamous faces get behind native birdsSome well known New Zealanders are championing their favourite native bird in Forest & Bird's annual Bird of the Year competition.04 Oct 08:14 PM
WorldPandas to be cloned to avoid extinctionIt is notoriously difficult to get pandas to mate, so cloning might be the next best option.04 Oct 07:59 AM
EditorialEditorial: Key's critics miss point - pandas will be for allEvery time the Prime Minister tries to advance something that does not address one of the country's more pressing problems, he is harangued.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the world's only ant-sniffing dogRhys Jones, a springer spaniel, has learned to sniff out Argentine ants which are unwelcome invaders in the Hauraki Gulf.02 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias' Secret Diary of Gerry BrownleeAnother visit to Chengdu, the giant panda breeding research base. We had a nice cuddle. She's really taken a shine to me.02 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Don't waste takahe's cash on panda pornThe Department of Conservation is grossly under-funded and is expected to seek sponsors and volunteers to assist it in its vital work, writes Brian Rudman.01 Oct 08:24 PM
LifestylePrincess claims animals don't have rightsDespite expressing her love for animals, a British princess has come under fire for her stance on animal rights. Photo / iStock30 Sep 10:07 PM
WorldMan's leg bursts open after spider biteBarrister suing after he was bitten by a deadly spider during flight.29 Sep 10:24 PM
New ZealandKey didn't know about panda runPrime Minister says he is unaware Gerry Brownlee is hand-delivering proposal to bring giant pandas to New Zealand to a breeding facility in China.29 Sep 08:12 PM
Business'Quirky' list of NZ pet insurance claims releasedAnthony McPhail, head of Southern Cross Pet Insurance, said the business had paid out more than $3 million on 10,000 claims over the past year.29 Sep 01:53 AM
LifestyleLeague boss's dog shameRugby league manager told an SPCA inspector he was "too busy" with his team to deal with his dog after it was found unconscious on the road.28 Sep 10:05 PM
