New ZealandNZ's animal abuse shameA Whangarei man who filmed himself nailing possums to trees and chopping off their limbs has topped the SPCA's annual list of animal abuse shame.02 Nov 03:40 AM
New ZealandGang of baby weasels discovered at quarantine facilityA gang of baby weasels has been discovered in a container of tyres recently arrived from Malaysia.31 Oct 02:48 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Glassons rodeo ad shows 'stupidity and ignorance'I was shocked to see the latest Glassons ad featuring a glamorous young woman astride a bull, writes Sally Hibbard.27 Oct 09:25 PM
LifestyleWorld Cat Show 2014Images from the World Cat Show 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. 27 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleWhat animals see in mirrorsStudies have shown that mirrors can improve the lives of a variety of laboratory, zoo, farm, and companion animals.26 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandDemon dog's new therapyFree laser therapy is a heaven-sent gift for badly burnt dog Demon.23 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandChicks set for island idyllThree lucky kiwi chicks will kick back for the summer on one of the Hauraki Gulf's most idyllic islands.23 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSmall wins in battle to save the KiwiNew Zealand is winning the battle to save our national icon, a Department of Conservation expert says, though an average 27 kiwi are still being lost each week.23 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHere kitty kitty: Future star and lionThere was once a male in actress Melanie Griffith's life with both more hair and smouldering attitude than her mullet-wearing exes. His name is Neil - a "pet" lion.19 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTasmanian devil killed by lump of asphaltA Tasmanian devil has died at a zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a lump of asphalt was apparently thrown at it.18 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandBusting the penguin mythsThey’re loveable, cute and raise caring families with their mate for life, right? Wrong. A new book busts the box-office myths.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who froze dead cats receives banAn Auckland man who crammed 38 dead cats into his freezer has been allowed to keep his three surviving felines but banned from acquiring any more.17 Oct 02:02 AM
SportTraining session for dogs help save kiwi from attackKiwis for Kiwi is running training sessions nationwide to condition hunting dogs against attacking our threatened national bird.16 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow to pick what to feed your petWhy is choosing what to feed your pet harder than choosing what to feed yourself?16 Oct 12:35 AM
New ZealandTurtle trio fight for lifeStaff at Auckland Zoo and Kelly Tarlton's are hoping a trio of critically ill turtles they are treating make a full recovery.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFemale tui are faithful. Yeah rightSteamy extra-marital liaisons with the big-shot bloke next door. A love child or two. No it's not Fifty Shades of Grey, it's the secret life of the tui.15 Oct 04:00 PM
World$80k payout after 250 pigs stampedeWhen a farmer sued a hot air balloon firm for causing a pig stampede, he needed trigonometry, a lucky photograph and a laser rangefinder to prove he wasn't telling porkies.14 Oct 11:59 PM
New ZealandBuilding a new home? Don't bring a catNew homes being built on the Otago Peninsula could soon come with a strict new planning rule - no cats. But what would a cat ban involve?14 Oct 11:00 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: What to do when dogs attackSally Hibbard spoke to a leading dog trainer and behavior expert who made it very clear that there is no definitive way to stop an attack, but offers these tips.13 Oct 08:55 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: When dogs go bad, put them downI was once at a party where a child was attacked by one of the host's two rottweilers. Fortunately, there were many people nearby so the dog's teeth and the child's throat were soon parted and the boy suffered no grievous harm.11 Oct 04:00 PM
