New ZealandMoa bones uncovered on farmThe bones, believed to be around 2000 years old, were the result of the first archaeological expedition for moa bones in almost half a century.06 May 02:00 AM
WorldSmugglers stuff birds into bottlesEndangered cockatoos rescued by police after being found stuffed in water bottles for illegal trade. Pictures may be upsetting.05 May 10:47 PM
New ZealandBird-feeding doesn't help tiny nativeBackyard bird-feeding isn't so helpful for one of our popular tiny natives, the grey warbler, new research warns.05 May 07:11 AM
WorldChina pushing pigs off a bridgeTourism official comes up with novel way of entertaining visitors, by creating show featuring "flying" pigs. But not everyone is entertained. Warning: Photos may be upsetting.04 May 11:08 PM
New ZealandAmorous pig causes a bit of a stirThe Dunedin woman straddled by a dribbling pig was nursing bad bruises yesterday but holds no grudge against the stinky swine.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt proposes ban to reduce bycatchThe Government says sharks should benefit from a proposed ban on wire traces and shark lines in two commercial fisheries.04 May 06:02 AM
World'Dog cam' view of NepalA rescue dog has provided a dog's-eye view of the destruction in Nepal as he helps with the rescue efforts.03 May 09:47 PM
New ZealandGreedy pig traps woman in carA hungry pig trapped a terrified motorist in her car in an attempted food raid yesterday.03 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced after animal control incidentA Westport man who lost control during an incident with animal control has been ordered to pay for the damage he caused.01 May 04:09 AM
WorldClimate change endangering animalsThe Earth is on course to lose up to one in six of all its species, if carbon emissions continue as they currently are.30 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandFarmer's 20-yr livestock banA man has been banned from owning livestock for 20 years after failing to provide six calves with sufficient food.30 Apr 02:31 AM
WorldBizarre flying dinosaur discoveredWhen it comes to big fossil finds, China is full of surprises, and the latest dinosaur discovery is no exception.29 Apr 11:38 PM
New ZealandScientist backs call to save kiwiA visiting conservationist and molecular biologist has joined calls to save our national bird.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandUK SOS: Send stoats pleaseThey may be hated pests that love eating our cherished native birds, but pesky introduced stoats have just become a little more interesting to scientists overseas.29 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldHow we identified 'Jurassic platypus'A creature from the past that would have looked like strange mix of unrelated dinosaurs has been discovered.29 Apr 04:00 AM
RoyalsMost popular pet namesPet owners are inspired by the names given to newborn royals, new research has found.29 Apr 01:30 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: How to safely trade pets onlineIt's true that TradeMe lacks enforceable rules for animal sellers. However this isn't just a TradeMe issue, it's a nationwide animal welfare loophole.27 Apr 11:20 PM
New ZealandMicrochipping cats unnecessary, SPCAA new review calling for bold and urgent measures to control roaming cats - including compulsory microchipping - has been criticised as flawed.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreat white attacks film crewFootage has emerged of the terrifying moment a 6m great white shark lunged at a dinghy carrying an international film crew off Stewart Island.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRescued pups graduate as bomb detector dogsAt the end of this month four rescue dogs will graduate as fully trained explosive detector dogs after completing an intensive nine weeks of training.22 Apr 06:19 AM
New ZealandEnormous effort to save native birdsAn enormous effort to save native birds from a tide of pests has delivered some promising results in the South Island, following 1080 drops across vast swathes of beech forest.22 Apr 02:27 AM
WorldLab chimps granted 'personhood'A judge has granted the legal right of habeas corpus to two chimpanzees being held at a biomedical research facility in the US - a decision that animal rights activists hailed as the first time chimps that had been afforded the status of legal "persons".22 Apr 01:45 AM
New ZealandIll-treatment of dogs hidden - MallardPuppy farms and dog fighting were topics Labour's animal welfare spokesman Trevor Mallard sank his teeth into at the SPCA Otago in Dunedin yesterday.21 Apr 10:37 PM
BusinessUp for auction: Rooms with a zooThey came out of Africa and into Matamata, and brought some exotic friends with them - including Bassoon the American bison and Mr and Mrs Ostrich.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoached geckos returned to NZOtago Peninsula jewelled geckos smuggled to Germany are the first to return to New Zealand under strengthened rules to crack down on poaching.19 Apr 08:55 PM
LifestyleSpotted at the Kumeu dog showAngel wings proved to be the winning ingredient for a pup at a West Auckland dog show yesterday.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCurious birds have trippy mealFive little hihi - mostly juveniles - were found "sort of paralysed or spasming" at a wildlife park.18 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldZebras run riot in BrusselsFour zebras caused chaos in the Belgian capital today as they ran through the streets, dodging traffic and startling passing pedestrians.17 Apr 09:21 PM
LifestyleDo dogs love us back?Dog owners love their pets in the same way as they do their children, and the feeling is mutual, scientists have found.17 Apr 01:10 AM
