New ZealandElephant stopover in NiueAuckland Zoo's new elephant, Anjalee, enjoys a pat while in quarantine on Niue.12 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldSeaWorld in deep water yet againA new class action lawsuit has been filed against SeaWorld in Florida which accuses the marine park of keeping its killer whales drugged.11 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo's new residentEight-year-old Anjalee is munching into mountains of coconuts in Niue as she waits for the 90-day quarantine period to pass before entering Auckland.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnjalee awaits entry into Auckland Eight-year-old Anjalee is spending 90 days in quarantine on Niue as she waits for her boarding pass to Auckland, where she will eventually live in Auckland Zoo. 11 Apr 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Dogs can sniff out prostate cancer'Dogs have a 98 per cent reliability rate in sniffing out prostate cancer, according to newly-published research.11 Apr 12:31 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Wants To Know: About that doggie treat ...I'm not sure where in nature a dog would access bacon or cheese or smoked food or indeed the many grains, including corn, which are included in these treats, writes Wendyl Nissen.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy did the chimp lose it?A dominant male chimpanzee that launched a ferocious two-minute attack that killed a female newcomer to Hamilton Zoo is back with his troop.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTuatara nest has scientists shellshockedTuatara have hatched in the wild in the South Island for possibly the first time in several hundred years, experts say.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRat plague threatens kokakoA rat plague in the picturesque Hunua Ranges is threatening New Zealand's biggest mainland population of the kokako.08 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandTuatara hatch in South Island for first time in hundreds of yearsTuatara have hatched in the wild in the South Island for possibly the first time in several hundred years, experts say.08 Apr 01:55 AM
New ZealandFemale chimp dies after horrific attackA female chimpanzee died after a horrific two-minute attack by the dominant male at Hamilton Zoo.07 Apr 10:50 PM
LifestyleStray dog's plea goes viralIt may have taken five years, but Chester the shelter dog has finally found a home - and become a social media sensation at the same time.07 Apr 03:15 AM
New ZealandTrade Me's puppy code not good enough - advocatesA proposed voluntary code of conduct for breeders selling puppies on Trade Me doesn't go far enough, say animal advocates.06 Apr 11:50 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Easter Bunny Hunt - pest control or killing spree?Some take part in a competition to kill as many rabbits as possible. Animal expert Sally Hibbard questions the 24th Annual Great Easter Bunny Hunt.06 Apr 11:05 PM
LifestyleAfraid of spiders? Here's whySpiders presented such a great danger to humans during the early evolutionary stages that a fear of the species became part of our DNA.05 Apr 09:06 PM
New ZealandYour newfound neighboursNZ is home to tens of thousands of endemic plant, animal, insect and marine species. Jamie Morton looks at 10 new finds.05 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Rules will halt puppy millsDog breeders should be subject to comprehensive regulations, writes Kerre McIvor.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandShark enters shallows at Papamoa BeachHolidaymakers at Papamoa Beach yesterday cleared the water after a 2.5m bronze whaler entered the shallows.Watch04 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew detector puppies for Ministry of Primary IndustriesTwo bouncy, wriggly beagle puppies will be spending their first Easter as trainee biosecurity detector dogs. Brother and sister Charleston and Roxy are only 10 weeks old but are already two weeks into their Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) training programme. Watch02 Apr 05:45 AM
WorldSongbird's 'fly-or-die' marathonA small songbird no bigger than a sparrow flies up to 2770km over open ocean in what has been described as one of the "most extraordinary migratory feats on the planet".01 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldGerman zoo christens new cubEight years after Knut drew millions of visitors to Berlin Zoo, the polar bear's baby brother has been christened at a zoo in the north-eastern German town of Rostock.01 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleMakeup tests on animals bannedThe Government has relented to a campaign to ban animal trials for the second time in a year, this time within the cosmetics industry.01 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandGovt to consider cosmetic testing banThe Government is expected to propose a ban on testing cosmetics on animals this afternoon.31 Mar 02:36 AM
New ZealandKiwi ingenuity helps sea lion pupsBasic Kiwi ingenuity is helping endangered sea lion pups out of tough spots on one of New Zealand’s most remote islands.31 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandNumber of dogs put to death too highHalf the 7375 dogs impounded in Auckland were destroyed in 2013-14 after being unclaimed by their owners and deemed unsuitable for adoption.30 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldStray dogs show their gratitudeA funeral for a woman in Mexico took an unexpected turn when stray dogs unexpectedly showed up to pay their respects.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHunter attacked by angry beesA hunter had to be airlifted to hospital yesterday after he was attacked by a swarm of angry bees in the Bell Hill area.30 Mar 03:23 AM
New ZealandCat called 'sex on toast' at showWith the full name of Abergavenny Sunny, and a pedigree status as a seal tabby Birman, Sunny the cat is a creature of some dignity and grace.29 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandNew red panda arrives at Wellington ZooOne-year-old red panda Khusi was transferred from Hamilton Zoo, and arrived in the capital on Tuesday.27 Mar 02:00 AM
LifestyleTiny Toudi is the smallest Chihuahua in the worldHe is 12 weeks old, 7cm tall and weighs just 300g. Meet tiny Toudi who is believed to be the world's smallest Chihuahua.25 Mar 09:10 PM
