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 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
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
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
New ZealandFur flies in second cat-nap quarrelPolice have been called in over a tug-of-love battle for an adored cat.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand$17,000+ raised for children of zoo keeperMore than $17,000 has been raised in an internet appeal for the children of Hamilton Zoo curator Samantha Kudeweh, who was killed by a Sumatran tiger last weekend.25 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandFatal tiger attack still a mysteryOfficials say there are things that will never be known about the incident, including why keeper was in the enclosure with tiger.24 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandAlleged puppy thief to appear in courtA man accused of stealing puppies from the SPCA and wielding a firearm in a shopping mall car park will appear in court today.23 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandRaw: Oz's tiger cub Kirana at Hamilton ZooOz's female cub, Kirana, at Hamilton Zoo. Oz is the tiger who fatally mauled a senior keeper, Samantha Kudeweh. Supplied: Belinda FeekWatch23 Sep 09:20 PM
New ZealandPandas 'real point of difference'The head of Adelaide Zoo believes it's been well worth spending millions to become the only Southern Hemisphere zoo to have pandas.23 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestylePandas: four of the cutestAs Wellington City Council consider bringing giant pandas to Wellington Zoo, we take a look at these cute animals in action.23 Sep 12:00 AM
OpinionDoes Wellington Zoo need giant pandas?Wellington City Council is looking at a business case for bringing giant pandas from China to Wellington Zoo that could cost $100m. Does Wellington Zoo need giant pandas?22 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandFuneral for mauled zoo keeperSamantha Kudeweh was an experienced senior keeper and a mother to two children and was killed by Oz, the male Sumatran tiger at the Hamilton zoo.22 Sep 09:16 PM
New ZealandPolice fear co-ordinated attack on petsA cat has been shot with an arrow, dozens of cats have gone missing, and dogs have been poisoned in what police fear could be a co-ordinated attack on Wanganui pets.22 Sep 03:14 AM
New ZealandSwapping kiwi for pandasKiwi could be sent to China if it helped a New Zealand zoo secure giant pandas, Prime Minister John Key says.22 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandCaptivity 'living hell' for zoo animalsPeta says death of Hamilton keeper should send a message to zoos around the world to "reconsider their continued confinement of big cats".22 Sep 01:03 AM
WorldLurking shark in swimmers' photoGroup of swimmers shocked to discover they had a close encounter with a shark while swimming at Bondi Beach - after they uploaded their underwater photos.21 Sep 09:14 PM
New ZealandTiger must be moved: expertAn experienced big cat keeper who had worked with the woman killed in a tiger attack at Hamilton Zoo thinks the animal should be moved overseas.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTiger won't be put downHamilton Zoo's male Sumatran tiger Oz will not be euthanised following the death of Zoo Curator Samantha Kudeweh.21 Sep 04:26 AM
New ZealandWandering dogs causing problems in GreymouthA fox terrier came off second best in Blaketown yesterday when it took on a much larger dog.21 Sep 02:16 AM
New ZealandTiger 'should not be put down'The fate of the tiger that killed Hamilton Zoo keeper Sam Kudeweh was unknown, but animal activists are fighting to keep the animal alive.20 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandKeeper adored tiger that killed herSamantha Kudeweh described the arrival of a Sumatran tiger and the birth of two cubs as a "career highlight". Yesterday, the big cat took her life.20 Sep 01:00 PM
New ZealandKeeper killed by tigerThe woman killed by a tiger at Hamilton Zoo today was senior staff member, Samantha Kudeweh.19 Sep 11:19 PM
New ZealandClaws out in fight over catA dispute over ownership of a cat seen the claws come out, with lawyers and police getting involved and a request being made for a cat DNA test.19 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldSausage dogs race for sporting glorySausage dogs across Melbourne today competed in the 'Running of the Wieners'.19 Sep 08:47 AM
New ZealandLive pigs shot in head at universityAnimal rights activists are up in arms after learning live pigs were shot in the head at the University of Otago as part of scientific research.17 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandSeal hitches a ride with kayakerSeal jumped on board kayak and just sat there sunning itself before hopping off.17 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandHunter recounts ordeal of 30 metre fallA hunter who endured a night trapped down a ravine near Tongariro National Park has spent his 43rd birthday today searching for his dogs that are still missing.17 Sep 07:19 AM
LifestyleWhat's making our pets so fat?Pet food companies enlist veterinarians to actually sell, and thereby endorse commercially produced pet food, but is this best?16 Sep 08:03 PM
