New ZealandThe end is nigh for museum's crittersAuckland Museum is disappointing some of its younger patrons by "retiring" its menagerie of live creatures - partly because of welfare concerns.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCop rescues baby moreporkA police officer rescued a storm-drenched baby morepork from the side of the road before making a bed for it at the Hamilton Police Station.17 Nov 11:08 PM
OpinionPets as presents? Don't do itWith Christmas upon us there will undoubtedly be some animals thrust into the noise and excitement of the day, writes Sally Hibbard.17 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandCan we bring the huia back to life?A symposium being held today at Massey University will discuss the potential "de-extinction" of NZ birds, with the huia sitting at the top of the list.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandProtesters rally against caged hen farmDressed as chickens and posing in giant cages, more than 20 protestors gathered outside the resource consent hearing of a proposed caged chicken farm in South Auckland this morning.17 Nov 02:15 AM
New ZealandThe hunt for NZ's mega-sharkIt’s pitch black and Kina Scollay is in a cage at the bottom of the ocean as huge shapes emerge from the darkness.16 Nov 12:29 AM
New ZealandKiwi goes on hunger strike for dogsAn SPCA boss disgusted by how many dogs are starving in her patch will tomorrow begin a three-day hunger strike.15 Nov 11:41 PM
WorldMystery big cat still on prowlAbout 200 police officers, 30 members of the armed forces, a helicopter and specialist dogs trained to sniff out their quarry.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRare ginger kiwi released in TaupoA kiwi with unusual ginger colouring has been released to the Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary Kiwi Creche in Taupo after hatching at Rainbow Springs’ Kiwi Encounter.12 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandKiwi's time running outKiwi are likely to be lost from mainland New Zealand "within our grandchildren's lifetimes" and without continuing intervention could be extinct within 50 years.12 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty to organised sheep slaughterA Pahiatua man who took part in the organised killing of 16 sheep has pleaded guilty today in the Palmerston North District Court.12 Nov 12:40 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: 8 outrageous animal mythsAfter investigating those myths that have made it into the 21st century, these are our top picks.10 Nov 07:20 PM
New ZealandGirl suffers serious injuries after being kicked by horseAn 8-year-old Tauranga girl who received serious head injuries after being kicked by a horse underwent surgery at Starship Hospital yesterday.09 Nov 01:23 AM
WorldNew home for abused lionsHeartbreaking photographs have emerged of a group of badly abused lions rescued from a circus in Peru as they await their move to a safe animal shelter in America.08 Nov 07:55 PM
WorldGreen 'Indiana Jones' glad about uproarA man who has outraged animal rights activists after donning a "snake-proof" suit in order to be eaten alive by a snake for a TV show has welcomed the backlash against his stunt.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCats sealed into wallsBuilders accidentally sealed a Christchurch cat into a wall of a house for two days, before sealing her again into a neighbouring house's ceiling for a week.08 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandMoa killed off by settlersEven small human populations can wipe out big animal species, according to local researchers who suggest moa extinction was rapid.08 Nov 12:46 AM
LifestyleCrying babies stress dogsHearing a baby cry makes people uncomfortable and new research has revealed it also stresses out man's best friend.07 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandLamb born with two heads has diedInvercargill family hit hard after lamb affectionately known as Two Face succumbed to infection.06 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandHave you seen this whale?The Department of Conservation is appealing to the public for sightings of a rope-entangled humpback whale.06 Nov 08:20 PM
New ZealandStranded whales put downSome 22 whales that had restranded on a beach near Ohope overnight have all died - some of natural causes and the remainder after being euthanised.05 Nov 08:49 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Melbourne Cup's sinister aftermathNever have those opposed to horseracing had their point proved so emphatically as in yesterday's Melbourne Cup, writes Sally Hibbard.05 Nov 02:15 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: The truth about horse racingIs horse racing the sport of kings or is it the blatant exploitation of horses for entertainment and financial gain? Sally Hibbard ponders on Cup day.03 Nov 10:40 PM
New ZealandPinched pup found in caravan parkA pet shop owner was elated to be reunited with a $700 pup taken from her store after police executed a search warrant at a caravan park near Dunedin.03 Nov 07:19 PM
World'Idiot' surfs dead whaleA Western Australian man has been labelled an idiot for climbing onto a dead whale as sharks fed on it.02 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandFosterer gives his love to allFor four years, Gary Hurley has been a foster carer for kittens that are too sick or too small to stay with the SPCA.02 Nov 04:00 PM
