New ZealandShot native falcon 'very lucky'A native falcon may have lost some of its sight and will spend weeks recovering after being shot.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoodall treated to VIP zoo tourThere was no mistaking what the main attraction was at Auckland Zoo today, as renowned chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall came into view.23 Jun 06:12 AM
New ZealandWhaling's 30 year impact on HumpbackIt will take another three decades for the Southern Hemisphere's humpback whale population to recover from the slaughter of the whaling era, scientists say.22 Jun 10:07 PM
TravelAustralia: Killing you with their cutenessWinston Aldworth writes in praise of Australia's cuties.22 Jun 09:30 PM
WorldZoos drive animals crazyIn the mid-1990s, Gus, a polar bear in the Central Park Zoo, alarmed visitors by compulsively swimming figure eights in his pool, sometimes for 12 hours a day.21 Jun 11:46 PM
LifestyleIt's a lock-down, moggyCat owners are using new technology to impose strict curfews and prevent the pets hunting at night.21 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleA face only a mother could loveUgly is in the eye of the beholder - especially for the judges of 29 dogs vying to win the annual Sonoma-Marin Fair's Ugly Dog Contest.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo bull: Bruised Fonz is my heroAs James Hemopo lay injured and helpless while a bull charged at him, Fonz, his farm dog, fended off the beast.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWork's going to the dogsMost work days, you'll find Harry, Ziggy and Jed at their central Auckland office enjoying long naps on the couch or under their desks and later taking relieving afternoon strolls.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog saves owner from bullA plucky dog named ‘The Fonz’ has saved his owner from being charged by an angry bull on a farm near Taihape.19 Jun 10:30 AM
LifestyleFish have feelings tooFish have feelings and intelligence on a par with other animals and deserve better consideration of their welfare - expert19 Jun 12:05 AM
New ZealandSmith: 'Small' risk to Maui's dolphinConservation Minister Nick Smith says the risk to the tiny number of Maui's dolphins from a new block of land listed for oil and gas exploration is 'small'.17 Jun 10:30 PM
WorldStag party finds 3m-year-old 'elephant'It's The Hangover-meets-Jurassic Park. While most stag parties involve paintballing, the pub or a strip club, one group of friends spent did some impromptu palaeontology.17 Jun 03:07 AM
New ZealandEerie spiderweb photo goes viralAn eerie photo of millions of spiders fleeing flooded farmland in Hikurangi last week has gone viral, after it was posted by a popular science Facebook page.17 Jun 02:52 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Do Kiwis hate cats?Does pest status take away an animal's right to be treated humanely?17 Jun 01:50 AM
WorldIconic elephant killed by poachersSatao, one of Kenya’s largest elephants, has died after being shot by poachers using poisoned arrows.14 Jun 09:35 PM
RoyalsDuke passes on the possumA plucky NZ mum presented the Duke of Edinburgh with a surprise birthday gift, but the famously grouchy royal asked her to get someone else to carry it.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAbout that dog story ...The owner of a world-famous dog found floating on a log near Great Barrier Island this week has spoken - and this fishy dog's tale is not all it seemed.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog on a log goes viralA dog, which had been washed out to sea following this week's wild storm, was rescued by the Navy and has now become an overnight sensation.13 Jun 11:29 PM
LifestyleJane Goodall: On a crusadebecoming an octogenarian has only ramped up Jane Goodall’s globe-trekking schedule, because there’s far too much to be done to pause for a breather.13 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandDog washed out to sea rescued by NavyA dog which had been washed out to sea was rescued by the Navy, following this week’s wild storm.13 Jun 05:56 AM
WorldFeeling anxious? Crayfish tooCrayfish can feel anxious, according to a new study showing that "human" emotions are more widespread among animals than previously thought.13 Jun 03:05 AM
New ZealandFamily dog's biosecurity noseA different kind of detector dog is set to be introduced near airports soon that will hunt out snakes, birds and other reptiles that may find their way into the country.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCat lady fights for name suppressionThe Invercargill woman charged with keeping too many cats on her city property is continuing the fight to keep her name secret.12 Jun 01:30 AM
WorldBaby rhino captures heartsAbaby rhino who was unable to sleep on his own after seeing his mother brutally killed by poachers for her horn, has captured the hearts of staff at a centre documenting his progress.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStorm damage closes zooThe Auckland Zoo has shut its gates for the day after wild winds damaged their Pridelands exhibit overnight.10 Jun 10:48 PM
LifestyleKiwi nan's safari pics stunRobyn Preston is a mother of five and grandmother of seven from a small community near Dargaville. We meet the photographer who now spends at least half the year in Africa.10 Jun 06:00 PM
Small BusinessWhy 'doggie daycare' is so popularMore Auckland pet owners are turning to "doggie daycare" options that offer door-to-door service and activities including agility and search and retrieval classes.10 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: The healing power of animalsCan we postulate that animals could actually heal us? Research around this topic has provided some interesting results.10 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandDinosaur-era fossil found in streambedThe fossil of a squid-like creature wiped out with the dinosaurs has been discovered in a Hawkes Bay streambed. What makes it such a 'significant' find for NZ?08 Jun 11:13 PM
WorldCroc snatches victim out of boatThe remains of a man taken by a crocodile in front of his family in the Northern Territory's Kakadu National Park have been recovered.08 Jun 07:10 AM
