WorldPro-hunting cheerleader again under fireThousands of people have again levelled contempt at Texas cheerleader Kendall Jones over an online competition she set up to find the "hottest" male hunter.04 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhen our pets bite backNew figures show ACC paid $49.1 million in compensation for more than 107,000 animal-related incidents in the past two years.03 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldHippo 'jumps' from truckA hippopotamus was left lying injured on the side of the road for hours after making a panicked jump from a truck in Taiwan.28 Dec 08:16 PM
WorldThe 're-wilding' of Angkor WatConservationists have reintroduced the gibbons as part of an ambitious project for the "re-wilding" of Angkor Wat, a vast "temple city" that was once surrounded by forests.28 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldEndangered leopards thriving in minefieldsThe mine-strewn border between Iran and Iraq has become an unlikely sanctuary for one of the world's most endangered species of leopard.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOrphaned Pets: Happiness is a new homeSmokey the goat was never a likely best friend for Madelaine Young's retriever poodle, Teddy.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand22 sheep packed in van 'like sardines'Two youths have been charged after police found 22 sheep crammed in a van in Gisborne this morning.24 Dec 12:02 AM
WorldCircus busted for fake pandasChow Chow dogs, painted and dyed to look like panda bears, have been seized from an Italian circus.23 Dec 08:54 PM
WorldAnimal rights ruling cracks cageThe move to grant an orang-utan in Argentina some legal rights enjoyed by humans could open the floodgates to thousands of similar cases.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBug named after Sir DavidA newly discovered beetle has been named after television naturalist Sir David Attenborough.22 Dec 09:25 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: 5 of NZ's worst animal invasionsThere are aliens living amongst us, not little green men but foreign animal species from ecosystems far away, writes Sally Hibbard.22 Dec 08:20 PM
WorldOrangutan granted legal rights in ArgentinaAn Argentine court has granted "habeas corpus" to a female orangutan at the Buenos Aires Zoo and recognised basic rights for her as a "non-human individual" to live in semi-freedom with other large primates.21 Dec 10:24 PM
New ZealandRescue an 'owl-ing success'A rare native bird has been released back into the wild a month on from a stormy rescue by a Hamilton police officer.19 Dec 03:54 AM
New Zealand'Harrowing' neglect: cats imprisonedAn Auckland woman who kept 50 cats living in disgusting conditions with serious infections and ailments has been sentenced for her neglect.19 Dec 12:22 AM
New ZealandHere kitty: Officer saves trapped kittenThe firefighter who rescued a kitten trapped in the dashboard of a Tauranga car has been described as the "finest cat whisperer".18 Dec 09:54 PM
New ZealandTears over stolen guinea pigsTears have flowed at a Mosgiel kindergarten the week before Christmas after thieves stole two guinea pigs, beloved pets for five years.16 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandFightback after years of exploitationIn the long story of the Hauraki Gulf, humans have been in the picture for mere moments.16 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Wigs for dogs and other weird animal servicesThere is an astonishing array of goods and services available for pets. With some trepidation, Sally Hibbard set out to find the strangest of them.16 Dec 02:45 AM
WorldTeen killed in Queensland shark attackA far north Queensland community is grieving the death of an 18-year-old man who was attacked by a shark in front of shocked friends.15 Dec 05:41 PM
EntertainmentActress sued for riding horseFor those who didn’t know, Zooey Deschanel is an enthusiastic equestrian, who has competed in numerous competitions.14 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandMicro-chips keep pets safeLosing a pet can be tough for both the animal and its owner, so the SPCA is once again pushing the importance of having pets micro-chipped.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice apologise for dog shootingA man whose dog was chased by police, pepper sprayed and unlawfully shot dead has received an official apology.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand10 best science stories of 2014From potential taxes on sugary drinks to the ancestry of our kiwi, science has offered plenty of headlines this year.11 Dec 05:33 AM
EntertainmentMonkey trouble holds up Pirates 5Filming for Pirates of the Caribbean 5 could be delayed, all thanks to a bit of monkey business in Australian quarantine.10 Dec 11:30 PM
LifestyleTop kitten names of 2014The most popular kitten names for 2014 have been revealed - with Bella and Oliver topping the list of most-loved feline monikers once again.10 Dec 11:15 PM
WorldShark warning for Perth beachgoersPerth beachgoers are being urged to take extra care after a spate of shark sightings.10 Dec 01:16 AM
WorldShark attack policy like 'Jaws'A shark attack expert says Western Australia's policy is like the Hollywood blockbuster movie 'Jaws'.09 Dec 01:19 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Top animal news stories for 2014There was no shortage of animal stories making news this past year, though sadly most have not been especially positive.08 Dec 10:00 PM
WorldGrumpy Cat's mega millionsWith a relentless look of malevolence Grumpy Cat is not exactly cute. But her owner believes she's "unstoppable".08 Dec 04:00 PM
