WorldCroc blamed in plane crashAn inquest in Gloucester has heard how a plane crash that killed a British pilot in the Congo may have been caused by passengers panicking over an escaped crocodile.13 Jul 12:54 AM
WorldLast-ditch bid to stop shark cullScientists and conservationists are making a last-ditch effort to block the West Australian Government's plan to extend its controversial shark cull for three years.12 Jul 01:32 AM
New Zealand10kg cat just what doctor orderedFergusson, the 10kg cat, is a regular sight in the corridors of Waikato Hospital, cheering up patients and posing for photographs as he goes.10 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldThe next Attenborough 'need not be an expert'The next David Attenborough need not have any natural history qualifications but must be able to make the animal world entertaining for viewers, a senior BBC executive has said.08 Jul 06:32 AM
OpinionThe problem with pet shops"Essentially any plonker can open a pet shop and be responsible for the wellbeing and future of vulnerable animals," writes Sally Hibbard.08 Jul 03:05 AM
WorldWingspan of the largest bird in history revealedThe largest flying bird in history had a 24 feet wingspan - more than twice that of the biggest living albatross - and dined on fish probably caught in mid-flight over the open ocean, a study has found.07 Jul 10:15 PM
WorldBoy dragged to death by polar bearAn Eton schoolboy was dragged from his tent by a rampaging polar bear and killed after his Arctic expedition was under-equipped with anti-bear safety measures.07 Jul 06:51 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: What owners get for their annual dog licence feesWhat exactly does Auckland Council use dog registration fees for?07 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBlue whale washes upA dead whale that has washed on to the shore of Taranaki is thought to weigh about 100 tonnes and is unlikely to be moved from its final resting spot.04 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandProtest frenzy frees beloved BoxerHastings District Council has freed a Boxer X called 'Dougie' after receiving hundreds of messages protesting him being seized by Animal Control.04 Jul 04:08 AM
New ZealandSpeeding rider killed dog, abused ownerA speeding motorcyclist who fatally hit a fox-terrier puppy on Haumoana Beach has been called "dark" and "ugly" by the dog's owner.03 Jul 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Cat lady' named after appeal endsThe Invercargill woman charged with keeping too many cats on her city property can be now be named.03 Jul 10:58 PM
WorldMoa a goer? 10 extinct animalsThe moa were driven to extinction due to human activities - over-hunting and habitat destruction. Here are 10 other animals mankind has wiped out.03 Jul 04:05 AM
WorldFury over cheerleader's huntKendall Jones, 19, has provoked worldwide fury after posting pictures of herself smiling next to animals she hunted, including a lion, rhinoceros, leopard, elephant and zebra.02 Jul 08:10 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Do you know where your fish came from?Eating responsibly from the sea means to be informed of the issues surrounding the fishing industry and using our collective consumer power to make a difference.01 Jul 04:10 AM
New ZealandCunliffe mows down Mallard's moa planDavid Cunliffe says Trevor Mallard's plan to resurrect and reintroduce the moa to Lower Hutt is "not going to fly".01 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldWoman charged with arson after trying to kill spiderArachnophobes take note: a woman has been arrested on an arson charge after she tried to kill a spider with fire.29 Jun 05:59 PM
WorldFeeling the heat, movin' southCrocodiles, cane toads and the mosquito-borne dengue virus may start cropping up in more southerly regions of Australia as the tropics expand due to climate change.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStorms bring rare avian visitorsA bird rescue centre is caring for six giant petrels after concerned members of the public found the birds in distress.28 Jun 11:17 PM
LifestyleCat spends 10 days up palm treeThere was a purrfect ending yesterday for a wayward cat stuck up a palm tree in a suburban garden for 10 days and nights.28 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldSwiss zoo kills bear cub rejected by its jealous fatherA Swiss zoo which caused a public outcry by euthanising a healthy baby brown bear because it was being bullied by its father has said the cub will now be preserved and displayed to educate schoolchildren.26 Jun 03:39 AM
New ZealandHusky a diabetic's best friendWhen Vicki Parry's highly trained Siberian husky nudges forcefully into her leg, she knows it's time to do a diabetes test of her blood-sugar level.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnimal testing 'essential' - DunnePeter Dunne warned Government that banning the synthetic drug testing on animals would give momentum to wider campaigns to remove all animal trials.24 Jun 04:17 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: The demise of Maui's dolphin"It is no longer the domain of the 'environmentalist', angry or otherwise to care about the plight of our wildlife, it is up to all New Zealanders."24 Jun 03:00 AM
