New ZealandKiwi released in NorthlandIt has been 50 years since Northland brown kiwi could be heard foraging on the forest floor of the Brynderwyn Hills, crying to one another at dusk and dawn.18 Apr 06:45 AM
New ZealandKeeper failed to follow safety guidelinesFranklin Zoo keeper Helen Schofield failed to follow her own safety guidelines on the day she was killed by an elephant in its enclosure, a coroner has found.18 Apr 01:16 AM
New ZealandCalf injures helperA man has been kicked by a calf while trying to help it and the blow sent a 55-year-old man tumbling 10 metres down a bank.14 Apr 05:56 AM
New ZealandCheck chips, pet owners toldPet owners are being warned that identity microchips in their precious animals may be faulty after flaws were detected in more than 1,000 chips.13 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandHuman error led to tiger riskHuman error put a Hamilton Zoo keeper at risk from a female tiger, an investigation by the Ministry of Primary Industries has found.11 Apr 12:02 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for brutal dog bashingIn June last year, Maxwel Johnson beat his one-year-old dog so severely the dog lost an eye, several teeth, and suffered a broken jaw.10 Apr 09:16 PM
New ZealandHigh Court trial for man who allegedly throttled police dogThe man who allegedly throttled a police dog while on the run will face trial at the High Court.09 Apr 11:07 PM
New ZealandDolphin population recoveryNew Zealand's endangered Hector's dolphin population could recover if protection measures were extended to 100m deep throughout its habitat, according to a new University of Otago review.08 Apr 05:03 AM
New ZealandSPCA dog now working for foreign armyA puppy rescued by a Whangarei SPCA worker is now saving lives by sniffing out explosives in some of the world's war-torn danger spots.08 Apr 02:25 AM
Small BusinessSocial media tapped for new lost pet serviceA new New Zealand lost pet service is looking to tap into the power of social media.07 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandFind an explosive, get a ballFor Chuck and Yardley, the explosive-sniffing dogs of Bamiyan, nothing could be more fun than discovering a bomb on the side of the road.05 Apr 02:40 AM
WorldPenguins adapt to warm climateA colony of Antarctic penguins could be excused for feeling like climate change's big winners.04 Apr 04:30 PM
EntertainmentAnimal Planet goes wild with new showsAnimal Planet wants to help you tap into your inner wild. That's the message as the channel - broadcast here via Sky Television - unveils 11 new shows along with 20 returning favourites in the season ahead.04 Apr 04:51 AM
EntertainmentRyan Gosling stands up for cows to milk producersHe's not milking his fame, but Ryan Gosling is lending his name to the cause of cows04 Apr 02:30 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Remove curse of these hell houndsHow many more people have to be killed or maimed by vicious dogs before our parliamentarians and police start to act?02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandLost goat found with psychic's tipoffA family is delighted to be reunited with their beloved billy goat after being tipped off to his whereabouts by a person who claims to have psychic powers.30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAttack not the first for killer dogsTwo large dogs that mauled a pilates instructor to death have attacked before, police say.30 Mar 04:30 PM
