New ZealandKiwi researcher hails whale banThe decision to ban a US theme and marine park from breeding orca in captivity is a historic move, says New Zealand orca expert Dr Ingrid Visser.15 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldGreat White feeds on seal in AlcatrazContent warning: It's the first time in known history that a shark attack has occurred in San Francisco bay waters.15 Oct 07:28 AM
LifestylePuppy's amazing growth spurt capturedA dog owner documents her German Shepherd's rapid growth over six months.15 Oct 06:43 AM
OpinionGlenys Christian: Snarling, frothing attack leaves emotional tollA dog in a vehicle doesn't present any danger, does it? Glenys Christian argues otherwise.14 Oct 08:34 PM
New ZealandDogs put down after latest attackTwo dogs have been put down after they seriously injured a man just days after a Bay of Plenty boy was critically injured in a dog attack.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle3 fixes for your fat petA third of New Zealand pets are overweight. Since today is Pet Obesity Awareness Day, here are three ways to help curb your pet's waistline.14 Oct 01:15 AM
LifestyleDazed and nowhere to call homeKoala was found wandering helplessly through a large development site that she once used to call home before she was rescued.13 Oct 09:53 PM
WorldHimalayan find: 'Walking' fish!There's a dwarf snakehead fish that lives in the Eastern Himalayas, and it walks upon the earth.13 Oct 08:51 PM
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
