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
New ZealandWorld digs 'space brigade'They were known as the Spade Brigade: thousands of volunteers, from different walks of life, armed with garden tools. Together, they transformed Tiritiri Matangi from a virtually birdless, treeless island to a world-renowned forest sanctuary.19 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe movie every pet owner needs to seeIf you've ever wondered what your pets get up to when you're not home, a new animated movie has some theories.19 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandDog survives being thrown from bridgeAn animal welfare group is offering a reward in a bid to track down and prosecute a pet owner who callously threw a dog off a bridge into the Wairoa River.18 Jun 07:39 PM
New ZealandAdultery could save this birdA study led by the Zoological Society of London has pinpointed an unlikely saviour for the stitchbird species - nest-hopping Casanovas.18 Jun 06:06 PM
WorldRed crab tide hits Orange CountyThey washed in by the thousands: tiny red crabs covering the Orange County shoreline much further north than their typical home.18 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleTen best cat videos of all timeWith digital pet therapy in mind, we have compiled our ten favourite cat videos - and as research suggests, there's no need for you to feel bad about it.18 Jun 12:50 AM
Lifestyle'Alien Cat' gets online loveMatilda the 'Alien Cat' is causing a stir on the internet, with thousands of followers falling for her unusual massive glassy eyes.17 Jun 10:15 PM
LifestyleWhy cat videos make you feel so good"Internet users spend a significant amount of time consuming cat-related media, some of that while they are supposed to be doing other tasks like working."17 Jun 08:00 PM
LifestyleBugs you can catch from your petsHousehold pets can host a number of organisms that cause parasitic, bacterial, fungal and viral diseases in humans.17 Jun 02:15 AM
New ZealandTiny oil spill victim waddles to freedomA stroppy little penguin was glad to waddle back to his home among the shoreline rocks at Mt Maunganui this morning.16 Jun 11:57 PM
LifestyleDesigners donate for animals in needNew Zealand's top fashion designers have donated exclusive items to help the Herald's Viva magazine raise money for animals in need.16 Jun 09:20 PM
LifestyleCan you speak cat?Are cats secretly laughing at us? Is all that purring, licking and being available for stroking just an elaborate ruse for food and a warm place to sleep?16 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandGreat white's amazing journeyThe incredible travels of a hefty great white shark named Pip are helping scientists rewrite the book on everything we thought we knew about the feared species.16 Jun 05:00 PM
