OpinionEditorial: Shark killing plan out of proportion to the threatEditorial: Shooting sharks does not sound very sensible if the purpose is to make beaches safer for swimming.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: ZaharaAbandoned on the streets with a collar embedded in her neck, Zahara has recovered and is ready for a loving home.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDog-napped pup returned"I guess social media is good for something." A puppy owner is grateful her pet Misty, stolen outside Grey Lynn Countdown, has been returned.07 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandFisher pulling nets struck by stingrayA fisherman stabbed by a stingray while hauling in nets at sea managed to cut the barb off while it was still embedded in his leg.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLarge shark too close for comfort"I saw everyone running from the water." Swimmers and boarders at Papamoa Beach head for sand as bronze whaler swims through the shallows.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCat stuck in central Auckland building shaft for four daysA cat caused a stir after being stuck in a central Auckland building shaft for four days.07 Jan 01:24 AM
New ZealandFamily pet poisoned by flea treatmentIt was a routine flea treatment, his family thought. But it was nearly a case of kitty-cide for Dexter who had a bad reaction to the product - which was for dogs.06 Jan 11:35 PM
LifestyleWhy we can't resist 'puppy dog eyes'Many dog owners have found themselves unable to resist treating a pet that makes "puppy dog eyes" and now scientists have discovered the cute expression taps into our subconscious.06 Jan 10:49 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: Melissa&CharlieMelissa and Charlie come as a pair, having lived together with a previous owner, and would like to be adopted.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSailors get close look at a sea giantAn Auckland man and his friends thought they had spotted a whale when they glimpsed what turned out to be a giant manta ray.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandStranded whales euthanisedTwenty-seven pilot whales beached at the top of the South Island overnight have been euthanised.06 Jan 02:48 AM
WorldChimps make friends like humans do - studyThe ability to make friends with those who have similar personality traits dates back to when chimps and humans were on similar evolutionary paths, scientists say.06 Jan 01:16 AM
WorldControversial shark policy comes under fire at rallies"Cull pollies not sharks" urged one of the placards waved by the thousands of protesters who rallied at the weekend.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: PigeonsThe SPCA was given 14 pigeons in September after their previous owner became dismayed at the rate they were breeding.05 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldResurgence of wolf across EuropeA twig snaps, a crow calls, but nothing moves in the dense pine forests of Spain's Guadarrama mountains.05 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleAdopt me: IndyIndy was given to the SPCA after her previous owners moved from a country property to a small central home where there was not enough room for her to play.02 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDiver films rare orca encounterA man filming his diving expedition in Northland caught more than crayfish when he came face to face with a pod of orcas.02 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: 8 mistakes dog owners makeDo badly behaved dogs start out that way or are they are helped along by their owners? Animal behaviour expert Sally Hibbard tackles the question.01 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldHorrifying video goes viralIf there was ever a reason not to be nosey, then this video is it. And if you happen to be an arachnophobe, the scenes here are the stuff of your darkest nightmares.01 Jan 06:52 PM
New ZealandHorse's death reignites call to ban fireworksA horse spooked by New Year's Eve fireworks in the Bay of Islands has died from a horrific leg injury.01 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: BessieBessie is a 9-month-old whippet who was rescued after being thrown from a car.31 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldHuge python suffocates and kills security guardA giant python has suffocated and killed a security guard at a luxury beachfront hotel on the holiday island of Bali, Indonesia.31 Dec 04:51 AM
New ZealandCloud finds new familyAs the old Italian proverb goes, happy is the home with at least one cat.30 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldBudgeting for survival of speciesAustralia is following a scheme introduced in NZ to decide which wildlife should be allowed to die off29 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: NinaNina is a 1-year-old cat that prefers living in a quiet atmosphere as she becomes overwhelmed by loud noises.28 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandLooking death in the face pays offLying flat on the dirt in a Namibian desert, Stephen Belcher was just 30m away from a hunting leopard.28 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandAdopt me: CadoCado is a playful puppy, full of life and energy and always smiling. He came to the SPCA in mid-2013 and is hoping to have an owner by the time 2014 rolls in.28 Dec 12:08 AM
New ZealandPrincess wants decent steer for her 'baby'Wanted: heavy earth-moving equipment to help rescue Princess Jury's "baby" from the mud.26 Dec 04:30 PM
