WorldZimbabwe: Poachers poison 91 elephantsThe stench of rotting elephant carcasses hangs in the air in western Zimbabwe, where wildlife officials say at least 91 elephants were poisoned with cyanide by poachers who hack off the tusks for the lucrative illegal ivory market.02 Oct 12:24 AM
New ZealandMan charged after rottweilers allegedly maul boyThe owner of two rottweilers that allegedly mauled an 8-year-old Christchurch boy has been charged by police.30 Sep 08:50 PM
New ZealandRobbie Deans' bright futureWhen it came to the Wallabies, Robbie Deans lasted longer than anyone expected.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandLiberating our birdsong needs public's backingGetting rid of pests may sound far-fetched, but as Jamie Morton reports, so did the idea of conquering Mt Everest.29 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandBig cull will put songs in canopy tourIn a mist-shrouded patch of native forest in the Mamaku Ranges near Rotorua, one eco-minded tourism venture is trying to create a slice of the predator-free dream.29 Sep 04:30 PM
WorldLarry the purrfect PM pussBritish PM David Cameron's office has denied that his family has no love for Larry, the 10 Downing St cat.28 Sep 07:24 PM
New ZealandMemorial to Rena's small casualtiesThe container ship grounding on Oct 5, 2011 that became our worst maritime environmental disaster will be commemorated with a sculpture depicting some of its tiniest victims.27 Sep 11:32 PM
LifestyleChristchurch's quake dogsThe canine heroes and victims of Christchurch’s earthquakes are immortalised in a new book by Laura Sessions and Craig Bullock.27 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandCow drowns in effluent on hellish tripTwo dairy farmers, a stock agent and a trucking company have been prosecuted for putting 25 cows through a hellish trip to the slaughterhouse.27 Sep 03:08 AM
New ZealandVolunteers finish fairy prion fenceAbout 130 pairs of hands and a "year's worth" of weekends have helped complete a predator-proof fence perched above the cliffs of St Clair, Dunedin.26 Sep 03:13 AM
New ZealandNine cows killed by lightning in WaikatoA Waikato farmer has been left counting the cost of Saturday night's wild electrical storm after finding nine cows killed by lightning.23 Sep 02:23 AM
EntertainmentRihanna's Instagram leads to arrestsPop star Rihanna spent a weekend at the beach in Thailand, leaving behind a trail of racy tweets and an incriminating Instagram photograph.22 Sep 08:34 PM
New ZealandLife in isolation for killer elephantA killer elephant remains alone at a closed zoo where the owners are refusing offers of help.21 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCat sent for neutering accidentally put downA healthy family pet has been accidentally put down after going to the SPCA for desexing.21 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhale of an achievementPersistent prompting by an Auckland scientist has persuaded the shipping industry to rearrange its schedules, for a whale.20 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandShipping companies slow down for whalesShipping companies have agreed to slow down and alter course in the Hauraki Gulf in an effort to save an endangered resident whale.20 Sep 08:20 PM
New ZealandWildlife heroes honouredIn an emotion-charged ceremony, Rochelle Constantine was one of three inaugural recipients of the Holdaway Awards at the Hauraki Gulf Forum's annual seminar this month.20 Sep 08:13 PM
TravelSuitcase stowawaysPamela Wade reminds us what to do when an illegal hitch-hiker comes home with us from an overseas trip.18 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldGrumpy's 'spokescat' dealShe's been an internet sensation, now Grumpy Cat has landed a 'spokescat' endorsement deal with Friskies that should turn that famous frown upside down.18 Sep 12:40 AM
New ZealandMeet the new (Dean) BarkerHe's carrying the hopes of a nation, and now Dean Barker has another claim to fame - lending his name to a rare kiwi chick.17 Sep 08:57 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into rottweiler attack concludesThe owners of two rottweilers that mauled an 8-year-old Christchurch boy last month will find out next week if they will be charged.17 Sep 12:08 AM
WorldA fly has 'Matrix'-like movesTrying to swat a fly is like trying to shoot Keanu Reeves in <i>The Matrix</i> because time appears to move more slowly in the minds of smaller animals.16 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCat abducted, shaved, branded with swastikaThe search is on for the people who shaved a family cat in Christchurch and marked a swastika on its back.16 Sep 06:01 AM
