New ZealandBotulism likely cause of bird deathsNgongotaha residents have been burying dead ducks found on the shores of Lake Rotorua, and experts say the birds are likely to have died of botulism.13 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandWarning: Cuteness overloadThree-month-old cheetah cubs Matata, Kanzi, Gorse and Nia will today venture into the wild at Orana Park in outer Christchurch.13 Feb 08:40 PM
Cricket World CupOur psychic cricket picks the winnerA six-legged critter who knows a thing or two about cricket has predicted New Zealand will win against Sri Lanka today.13 Feb 08:00 PM
LifestyleYour dog can read your face - researchEveryone knows that dogs are a human's best friend - and now scientists have shown they can read our faces.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlan to aid stranded podMore stranded pilot whales are expected to die as weather conditions and nightfall hamper efforts to save 174 pilot whales that ran into trouble today.13 Feb 08:00 AM
New ZealandCheetah cubs' first outingThree-month-old cheetah cubs Matata, Kanzi, Gorse and Nia are taking their first steps into the wild at Orana Park in outer Christchurch.Watch13 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMore stranded whales expected to dieMore stranded pilot whales are expected to die as weather conditions and nightfall hamper efforts to save 174 pilot whales that ran into trouble today.13 Feb 03:35 AM
LifestyleTiny penguins in tiny sweaters109-year-old Alfie Date spends his time knitting tiny wool sweaters for tiny injured penguins.11 Feb 08:35 PM
WorldTwo sharks sighted near scene of fatal attackTwo large sharks have been spotted of the northern NSW coast where a surfer was fatally attacked, forcing authorities to reassess beaches.11 Feb 05:11 PM
WorldFatal shark attack captured on filmAuthorities have revealed a large great white shark was behind Australia's latest shark fatality, as video footage has emerged of the attack.11 Feb 03:06 AM
WorldIs stress killing bee colonies?The sharp decline in honeybees has been linked to changes in foraging behaviour brought on by stress, a study has found.10 Feb 01:22 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: What's the deal with designer dogs?The latest fashion in dogs is 'designer' cross breeds with the resulting canine creations becoming incredibly popular. Think schnoodle or chorkie. Sally Hibbard investigates the trend.10 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandWhite-tails take over Auckland home"I can't sleep at night because I'm scared a white-tail spider's going to sting me, or bite me." An Auckland family has had enough of spider bites.09 Feb 08:45 PM
WorldSurfer killed by a shark a 'great guy''It went whack and he was thrown in the air.' A Japanese surfer killed yesterday when both his legs were bitten off by a shark was a 'great guy', friends say.09 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandGrapes spark redback alertA West Auckland woman believes she may have inadvertently brought an Australian redback spider into her home.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionCathy Casey: Off-leash shouldn't mean out of controlParks and beaches are great places for dogs to romp around, but they are not a free-for-all, says Cathy Casey.09 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldKiller shark bit both legs off“He lost both his legs," says a local after a killer shark apparently came out of nowhere and attacked a man off a NSW beach.09 Feb 01:58 AM
WorldWorm erupts from spiderA shocked Australian resident filmed the disgusting spectacle of a writhing worm emerging from a dead spider after it was sprayed with insecticide.06 Feb 10:40 PM
LifestyleWhy is Grumpy Cat so special?What makes Grumpy Cat so special? Nothing, writes Greg Dixon. His cat is far cuter.06 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'No breach' after wall falls on monkeysNo animals have escaped from their enclosures at Auckland Zoo, despite earlier reports of a containment breach.04 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandDolphin sanctuary on lineAuckland councillors have been bombarded with more than 200,000 emails urging them to oppose the latest proposed oil exploration plan.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRedback find worries pest control manA Rotorua pest control expert hopes he won't come across any more highly dangerous spiders after the discovery of a female redback in a garden.03 Feb 09:00 PM
OpinionJonathan Wilcken and Karen Fifield: Zoos in it for good of the animalsThe criticism over the inability to replicate the wild in zoos is misplaced. It’s a cruel world out there, but we can help, write Jonathan Wilcken and Karen Fifield.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLion Man hits back at criticsA war of words has broken out between big cat conservationists, with Lion Man Craig Busch hitting back at South African critics who claimed he abused his animals.02 Feb 04:31 AM
LifestyleInside the 2015 Puppy BowlFor the 11th year, Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl showcases the athletic talents of adorable puppies.02 Feb 01:50 AM
LifestyleIs it a doxbull or a pitwee?It may look like a Photoshop effort, but Rami the dog really does have the head of a pit bull and the body of a dachshund.01 Feb 11:45 PM
OpinionAllison Benedikt: If you're having a baby, don't get a dogWhen I first met Velvel, he was peeking out from a cardboard box in the back seat of my boyfriend’s Saturn wagon.31 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandSupermarket cards aid SPCAThey're small, come in sets of four and are a proven success with the kids. Countdown is launching its new collection of Super Animals collectable sound cards today.30 Jan 09:42 PM
New ZealandGreat whites set up in KaiparaEleven great white sharks have been spotted at a single site in the Kaipara Harbour - the largest concentration of the species yet seen in the upper North Island.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDead puppy in suitcase 'suspicious'The death of a puppy found inside a suitcase in a Milton cemetery is being treated as suspicious, a SPCA Otago inspector says.29 Jan 09:20 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Why do people hoard animals?At what point does an individual go from pet enthusiast to 'animal hoarder'? Animal behaviour expert Sally Hibbard investigates.29 Jan 03:00 AM
