LifestyleWhat makes a perfect moggie?The claws were out and the competition catty as pampered moggies strutted their stuff in West Auckland yesterday.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHorse burned in petrol attackA miniature horse has been burnt after someone poured petrol on to its cover while the owners slept.06 Mar 03:37 AM
LifestyleCutest cookbook ever, just for dogs (+pics)Doggie gumbo, puppy paella, red velvet pupcakes and icy pole bones are a sample of the quirky-named treats in a cookbook created especially for dogs.05 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandShot cat owners consider moving houseOutraged pet lovers have launched a fundraising drive for a cat shot with an arrow.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWallabies wreaking havoc in RotoruaA cousin of the kangaroo is wreaking havoc in Rotorua. While Wallabies are endangered in South Australia, the species is considered a pest in New Zealand.Watch05 Mar 07:29 AM
New ZealandShot cat owners 'absolutely devastated'The owners of a cat shot with an arrow through its head in East Auckland overnight are too scared to keep the animal and are considering moving house.05 Mar 01:38 AM
LifestyleSpider venom could stop pain - researchSpider venom may contain a long-sought secret ingredient for an effective, long-term painkiller, Australian researchers say.04 Mar 10:30 PM
World#WeaselPecker: Internet loses its mindForget #thedress; today it's all about an incredible shot of a weasel riding a woodpecker and the clever memes it has spawned.03 Mar 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Down to survival mode'A police officer who was savagely attacked by a pitbull while on duty yesterday says he went into survival mode while the dog chewed at his body.03 Mar 06:27 AM
New ZealandMan charged after cop savaged by dogA man will appear in court today after a police officer suffered numerous bite wounds to his head and cuts from a pitbull dog in Foxton yesterday.02 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandPolice officer savaged by pitbullA policeman suffered numerous bite wounds to his head and cuts to his face in an "appalling" unprovoked attack by a man's pitbull dog in Foxton yesterday.02 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldHunting with wolves survival keyDogs are humanity's oldest friends, renowned for their loyalty and abilities to guard, hunt and chase.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Cup: Stars given second lifeThanks to people like Gina Schick, visions of former champion horses being trucked off to pet food factories are proving false.02 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldMugabe's 'obscene' 91st birthday partyGuests at Robert Mugabe's million-dollar birthday party were fed a young elephant, while a lion and a crocodile were also sacrificed as gifts to be stuffed.01 Mar 10:45 PM
New ZealandNapping seal hitches rideThe last thing paddler Jackie Dring expected on her afternoon paddle across Auckland's Rangitoto Channel was to pick up a passenger.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog owner blames himself for attackA devastated dog owner says he has himself to blame for the canine's slaying of a protected fur seal.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrufts test of how to handle herselfPascale Sperling, 13, is heading to Britain to compete in the world's top dog show: Crufts.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWallabies a major threat to indigenous forestsA cousin of the kangaroo could wreak havoc if it spreads through the Kaimai and Urewera ranges, conservationists fear.26 Feb 01:48 AM
WorldBlack Death: Don't blame the ratsResearchers say gerbils, not rats, should be blamed for wiping out millions during the Black Plague.25 Feb 01:45 AM
EntertainmentPETA wants no monkeys on Pirates setAnimal rights organisation PETA wants Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer to cancel any plans to ship two capuchin monkeys to Australia for the filming of the next Pirates of the Caribbean film.24 Feb 11:30 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: 10 reasons animals are better than peopleI'm not a people hater, I just often prefer the company of animals. Of course humans are animals too, it's just a pity they don't act more like it.24 Feb 09:10 PM
New ZealandDolphin days: just lying back at LeighA Wellsford family enjoying a day in the Hauraki Gulf near Leigh were delighted to have some extra visitors along for the afternoon.23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldBandicoots get a taste of doggy loveSheepdogs have proved they can protect little penguins, so now they are to become the personal bodyguards of endangered bandicoots.21 Feb 11:49 PM
New ZealandLibrary cat returns homeThe design of Devonport's new library is just purr-fect for its resident cat.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSqueals over Kiwi pigsA drove of kunekune pigs is causing a big stink in the UK.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpider in grapes confirmed as a redbackA spider inadvertently found in a packet of grapes by a West Auckland woman has been confirmed as an Australian redback.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandFledgling Kaka mauled to death by dogA fledgling Kaka was mauled to death by a dog in the Wellington region resulting in a plea from park staff to the public to keep their dogs on a leash.19 Feb 11:51 PM
New ZealandInvercargill 'cat lady' finds homes for 22 catsMost of the 25 cats owned by Invercargill woman Averil Gardiner have been rehomed to meet a court's deadline.18 Feb 09:10 PM
WorldGreyhound racing board stands down over live bait scandalThe board of Greyhound Racing NSW has agreed to step down in the wake of the live baiting scandal engulfing the sport.18 Feb 08:14 PM
New ZealandHorse dies after jumping fenceAn injured horse on the side of a busy Auckland road had injured its leg after jumping a fence.17 Feb 11:25 PM
New ZealandHundreds of cattle left to starve"There were dead animals in drains." A vet has described an horrific case of mistreating cattle on a farm as the worst he has seen.17 Feb 06:42 AM
WorldGreyhound trainers accused of using live baitLive pigs, rabbits and possums have been tied to mechanical lures and used as bait to train some of Australia’s most successful greyhounds.17 Feb 04:24 AM
