New ZealandDogs in kiwi zones targetedDog owners are being urged to keep their pets out of kiwi zones after four dogs were seen wandering inside Opua Forest in Northland.11 Jun 06:32 AM
New ZealandPygmy marmoset visits vetWellington Zoo's four-month-old pygmy marmoset went into The Nest Te Kohanga - the zoo's animal hospital - for the first time late last week. The tiny tot weighed in at only 74.5 grams.11 Jun 01:27 AM
New ZealandRadical feral cat, rat planMove over, Gareth Morgan. A Dunedin woman concerned about the number of feral cats roaming the city has a radical solution for ridding Dunedin of such its undesirables.10 Jun 10:48 PM
New ZealandPhoto gallery: Pets blessedAnimals are blessed at the annual SPCA Auckland Blessing of the Animals, held at St Matthew-In-The-City, Auckland10 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandFour pups put downFour abandoned blue heeler puppies rescued by members of the public have been euthanised.08 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDolphins' flying visitA pod of dolphins has been putting on acrobatic shows for residents on the North Shore.08 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleDigs with pigs and sleeps with sheepElisabeth Easther reckons a farm stay could help satisfy your country craving07 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew skink species found in NorthlandA Northland community has rocked the international lizard world with the possible discovery of a new species of skink at Bream Head.07 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandEcosanctuary kiwi chick a 'big boost'A sighting of a Haast tokoeka kiwi chick at Orokonui Ecosanctuary is an important milestone for the recovery of the rare native bird, the Department of Conservation says.06 Jun 10:45 PM
New ZealandWoman hospitalised after dogs attackA Gisborne woman suffered serious facial injuries in what's been described as a "horrific" attack by two dogs.05 Jun 10:00 PM
OpinionCathy Casey: Lazy owners send dogs to their deathsMuzzled and waiting in a sterile room for the vet's lethal injection, this was the last sight that 3338 dogs in Auckland saw.04 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDog attack: Council yet to decide on pet's fateA 5-year-old boy is in a stable condition in hospital after being bitten by a dog in south Auckland last night.04 Jun 07:36 AM
New ZealandBoy, 5, bitten on face by family pit bullA 5-year-old boy has been hospitalised after being bitten on the face by a pit bull, believed to be a family pet, in South Auckland.03 Jun 06:35 PM
New ZealandCoast's whale tragediesThree dead whales have washed up on West Coast beaches in as many days.03 Jun 05:43 AM
New ZealandPups dumped in coldA shivering litter of tiny blue heeler puppies was dumped on city streets on one of the coldest nights of the year.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTwo face charges over rabbit infestationWhat are believed to be the first prosecutions over Central Otago's rabbit problem are set to go to court next week.30 May 07:59 PM
WorldFor penguins, swimming beats flying so walking is okayPenguins can move underwater with the speed of a swallow or swift, but cannot fly even as far as a chicken. How did a bird that in some cases shuffles 65km to its breeding grounds on unsuitable flippers lose its ability to fly there quickly?30 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPuppy rescue: 'It's just an instinct'A firefighter who resuscitated a puppy rescued from a burning house says he did not think twice before blowing oxygen through the dog's nose.30 May 06:39 AM
New ZealandFireman revives pup by mouth-to-mouthA puppy had to be given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by Wanganui fireman Gary Wilson after a central city cottage was gutted by fire.29 May 11:00 PM
Lifestyle'The worst birthing idea ever'A couple's plan for a dolphin-assisted birth has drawn scorn and danger warnings from experts.29 May 02:10 AM
LifestyleDog walking's link to wellbeing studiedUniversity of Otago researchers are pounding the pavement with dog-owners to discover how taking a walk with man's best friend affects a person's wellbeing.28 May 10:26 PM
