New ZealandWhat's she doing in NZ?An endangered olive ridley sea turtle being treated for hypothermia after it washed up on a Wellington beach has a 50-50 chance of survival.12 Jul 09:46 PM
New ZealandUndercover spies on shark patrolDepartment of Conservation bosses are employing "secret shoppers" to track controversial great white shark dive experiences.11 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleVideo: Guilty dog dobbed in by mateA French bulldog who got carried away with a roll of toilet paper might have got away with it if it hadn’t been for her bull mastiff mate.11 Jul 01:55 AM
WorldSharks found in underwater volcanoScientists have discovered at least two species of sharks living in an underwater volcano near the Solomon Islands.11 Jul 01:50 AM
New ZealandCute takahe chick steals the showA cute takahe chick stole the show today as Motutapu island celebrated 21 years of volunteer conservation work.09 Jul 02:49 AM
WorldBaby shark falls from the skyAn American family have had a surprise package land in their backyard – a baby shark.08 Jul 09:24 PM
WorldBizarre animal theftsAcrobatic pigeons, 39,000 bees and a cockatiel with one-and-a-half legs - these are just a few of the bizarre cases of alleged animal thefts in Britain.08 Jul 09:12 PM
New ZealandBaby humpback whale spotted in Cook StraitA baby humpback whale spotted in the Cook Strait yesterday is only the second calf reported in New Zealand waters.08 Jul 01:23 AM
New ZealandOh deer! Bid for freedom dashedThe owners of a venison processing plant where 12 deer escaped yesterday and rampaged through an Otago town believe they have all been rounded up.07 Jul 02:25 AM
LifestyleVideo: Curious climbing kittenThis cute ginger kitten has obviously never heard of the phrase “curiosity killed the cat”.06 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandRare whale in NZ watersThere are signs that the humpback spotted in Cook Strait is the famed Migaloo.05 Jul 10:12 PM
New ZealandChilly winter lures feathered friendsA scientist who has just overseen a sprawling nationwide bird count is keen to find out exactly why a chilly early winter has brought more feathered visitors into our back gardens.05 Jul 02:56 AM
WorldSafari guide mauled by leopardA British safari guide was attacked by a leopard in the open-top jeep he was travelling in while in Kruger National Park, South Africa.03 Jul 07:35 PM
New ZealandAnjalee 'perfectly adorable'The new girl has unpacked her trunk and settled in, says Dionne Christian.03 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandBeach-ban all bark and no bite?Several Auckland local boards have proposed changes to dog regulations, including a complete ban on dogs at Shoal Bay on the North Shore.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore birds in Kiwi gardens this winterA harsh early winter is bringing more birds into our gardens this year, according to new figures from backyard bird-watchers across the country.03 Jul 04:23 AM
KahuTau stands down over pigeon smugglingIwi boss was caught carrying several kereru on a flight from Invercargill back to Northland.30 Jun 01:44 AM
WorldRaw: A turtle's GoPro tour around Great Barrier ReefThe World Wildlife Fund Australia captured from a GoPro attached to the back of a turtle as it dove through the waters over Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The video, which gives a turtle's-eye view of the coral system is being used to highlight the level of pollution affecting turtles in Australian waters. Source: WWF Australia/FacebookWatch29 Jun 09:32 PM
New ZealandWomen blame 1080 drop for illnessA year after 1080 poison rained from the sky as Reefton sisters were enjoying a picnic near Kokiri, both are still experiencing ill health.29 Jun 04:26 AM
WorldWhy you shouldn't flush fishDiscarded pet goldfish are surviving, multiplying and growing at an alarming rate, causing problems in Canada.29 Jun 12:50 AM
LifestyleMonkeys feel stressed when watchedNo-one likes being stared at, and finding out that you are being eyeballed by a stranger can be unnerving.27 Jun 11:15 PM
Lifestyle'Handsome gorilla' finds fameA brooding expression, rippling muscles, a lingering gaze ... and, er, a habit of beating his chest.27 Jun 10:20 PM
LifestyleTinder for dogsDog owners around the world are signing up to Tindog, a new smartphone app that allows canine lovers to organise playdates for their pet pooches.27 Jun 07:36 PM
LifestyleWhy we prefer puppy loveUnlike husbands, canines aren't moody and depressingly downbeat; unlike wives, they don't want to change you. No wonder we put them first, says Judith Woods.26 Jun 11:00 PM
KahuNgapuhi leader admits smuggling pigeonNgapuhi chairman Sonny Tau has admitted to being caught in possession of dead kereru and says he deeply regrets his mistake.25 Jun 05:20 AM
New ZealandKids wing it for butterfliesKiwi kids have flooded an Auckland environmentalist's mailbox with droves of paper monarch butterflies.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ sea lion on 'endangered' listThe New Zealand sea lion - one of the rarest sea lion species in the world – has been listed as "endangered” by an international conservation body.23 Jun 06:17 PM
WorldWatch this daredevil cat sneak a rideA daredevil cat learned what it was like to fly after taking a ride on the wing of an ultra-light aircraft.22 Jun 08:07 PM
New ZealandZoo's new elephant checks inAuckland Zoo's new heavyweight Anjalee has been gallivanting around her paddock today to celebrate her first morning in New Zealand.22 Jun 02:20 AM
New ZealandPhotos of Auckland Zoo's new elephant, AnjaleeAuckland Zoo's newest addition, Anjalee the Asian elephant, has spent her first night in New Zealand after she was flown, trucked and craned in to Western Springs.Watch21 Jun 11:12 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: My toy dog Colin rulesMatt Heath writes: A grown man walking his toy dog down the road is humiliating - even when there's an evolutionary man-dog bond so powerful they'd do anything for each other.21 Jun 09:26 PM
LifestyleGlobetrotting cat ventures from Aussie to the UKA globetrotting cat managed to make its way from Australia to London and then Northern Ireland – a trip of almost 11,000 miles.21 Jun 04:00 AM
TravelMane event at Woodhill SandsTrotting out to West Auckland for a day of equestrian events, Elisabeth Easther discovered the charms of Woodhill Sands Equestrian Centre.19 Jun 05:00 PM
