New ZealandCharge threat to dog victimA babysitter attacked by a dog wants the Dog Control Act reviewed after she was threatened with prosecution.18 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhales still in dangerA large number of pilot whales refloated after beaching at Farewell Spit in Golden Bay are in danger once again.18 Jan 01:40 AM
New ZealandMore whales strandedMore whales have stranded themselves at the top of the South Island days after nine were put down due to being beached at the same spot.17 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandKiwi's amazing killer whale craftKiwiboatbuilder Rob Innes has helped construct a line of supercharged vessels that look like sharks, dolphins or killer whales.17 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandPod of orcas spotted near entrance to Akaroa HarbourA pod of orca whales has been spotted near the entrance to Akaroa Harbour on Banks Peninsula.16 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandArrest after quad bike puppy death'It could've been a child.' A man has been arrested and charged over an incident where a quad bike hit and killed a puppy on Haumoana Beach.15 Jan 08:57 PM
New ZealandPilot whales to be euthanisedEight pilot whales which have restranded themselves at the top of the South Island will be euthanised.15 Jan 08:31 PM
WorldSharkbait prank a bird-brained ideaTo most people, putting a birdcage on your head and jumping into the ocean with a live tiger shark is an obviously stupid thing to do.15 Jan 07:38 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: HenFound wandering the streets as a chick, this hen is ready to be given a loving home.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandStranded whales back in the waterA small pod of pilot whales that beached on Farewell Spit yesterday is back in the water, but they leave behind five pod mates who died overnight.14 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: MissyMissy is a 2-year-old female staffie/boxer mixed breed dog that needs some company.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandOne whale dead and 12 remain beachedTime was running out tonight for a group of pilot whales to swim back out to sea on the high tide after becoming stranded at Farewell Spit in Golden Bay this morning.14 Jan 06:56 AM
WorldGiant squid caught off JapanA fisherman has become a phenomenon in his native Japan after catching a four-metre giant squid off the coast of Sadogashima Island.14 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandGull deaths no cause for concern: DoCHundreds of dead red-billed gulls at Taiaroa Head on the Otago Peninsula are no cause for concern, the Department of Conservation says.13 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandCareful, Zeta loves her jobWhen some workers were battling the back-to-work blues after a summer holiday, biosecurity sniffer dog Zeta was tugging at the reins to get back on the job.13 Jan 06:46 PM
New ZealandKiller hurls abuse at dog-ownerEmergency department nurse Kay Hamilton watched helplessly as the life drained from her fox terrier puppy after she was hit by a speeding quad bike.13 Jan 06:36 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: Sir Thomas McBunningtonDon't let his name fool you - this 6-month-old New Zealand white rabbit is a chilled-out dude.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFears cage diving increases shark risk"I can't see this behaviour of having sharks associate food with boats coming to anything good." Shark-cage diving isn't appreciated by some Stewart Is boaties.12 Jan 10:52 PM
New ZealandSwimming with sharksShark season is in full swing as many species return to feed and frolic in our warm summer waters. Keen-eyed boaties and beachgoers have a good chance this week of spotting hammerheads, bronze whalers and even whale sharks.11 Jan 08:02 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Walk your dog elsewhere, JafasIt's fair to say the lads are not traditionally keen birdwatchers, especially when enjoying their summer holiday break.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandIgnorance harming endangered birdsSelfish or ignorant holidaymakers are threatening one of the world's most critically endangered birds by letting their dogs roam free within metres of nesting chicks.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandShark sighting closes Pauanui BeachA shiver of sharks spotted near Pauanui Beach on the Coromandel resulted in the popular beach closing for three hours today.10 Jan 07:17 AM
WorldDead bats rain from the skyTens of thousands of dead bats have fallen from the sky as a "catastrophic" heatwave hits parts of eastern Australia.09 Jan 06:20 PM
WorldAttenborough's most horrific momentSir David Attenborough has seen some horrific sights over his 60-year career, but nothing so bad as what a group of chimpanzees did to a pack of monkeys.09 Jan 05:55 PM
New ZealandThree stingray stabbings this weekA diver who suffered a potentially fatal blow when struck in the chest by a stingray's barb is one of several people to have a close encounter so far this summer.09 Jan 06:28 AM
New ZealandShark finning gets total NZ banThe finning of dead sharks will be completely banned by 2016, the Government has announced.08 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandFarmer recovers after cow-sit attack"Somehow he got flattened." The wife of a Tihoi farmer who suffered "bumps and bruises" after being sat on by a cow is still unsure how the accident happened.08 Jan 07:23 PM
New ZealandThief's stash will knock your socks off"I've heard of other cats taking socks, but he is prolific." Like a real-life Slinky Malinki, Oscar the cat sneaks out each night to steal from his neighbours.08 Jan 04:30 PM
