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
New ZealandSanctuary for ocean jewelsThe waters around the Kermadec Islands to the north of New Zealand will become one of the largest ocean sanctuaries in the world, John Key announced.28 Sep 08:09 PM
New Zealand2015 Kereru Count most successful yetAs the week-long nationwide survey closed last night, a total 8,743 Kereru were spotted and recorded, topping last year's total 7,101.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuest to pinpoint every kiwi sightingNew Zealanders are being called upon to help save our national icon by reporting kiwi sightings to conservationists.28 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldShark bites seven-year-old in QueenslandSwimmers spotted a shark moments after a seven-year-old girl was bitten in shallow waters in north Queensland.28 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandMourners pack service for killed zoo keeperSamantha Kudeweh, zoo keeper fatally mauled by a tiger, has been remembered as a "passionate" and witty person.28 Sep 01:14 AM
LifestyleIncredibly lost seal resists arrestIt may have had problems adjusting its internal GPS, but a seal found on a farm in Waikato had enough gas in the tank to give the police the runaround.27 Sep 11:44 PM
New ZealandNorth Island robin no bird-brainThe tiny native bird, which is only slightly larger than a house sparrow, features in a new study in the leading scientific journal Animal Behaviour27 Sep 10:55 PM
WorldAlarming death toll from snakesAntivenom supplies are under threat and health organisations are struggling to cope.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi projects to receive new fundingThe Conservation Minister says $226,000 will be spent on three kiwi projects aimed at helping Kiwi thrive in the wild.26 Sep 10:18 PM
