New ZealandAnimal rights groups praise farmer's punishmentThe banning of a dairy farmer from owning cows after he was convicted of breaking the animal's tails has been applauded by animal support groups.22 Feb 09:12 PM
New ZealandPlight of the godwitsGodwits fly here every year from Alaska, but new developments in China threaten their route. How many will be back? A new book reveals the threat to their continued globe-spanning migration.22 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWoman warned against late night ridesAn SPCA investigation into a drunken horse-riding incident outside a Greymouth pub has concluded that the owner should stop her late-night horseback antics.22 Feb 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Happy Feet Jnr' penguin diesA young royal penguin washed up on a New Zealand beach more than 2000km from home has died.21 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhere have the sheep gone?The days when there were 20 sheep for every Kiwi are long gone.21 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCapital put on on lizard watchThe city's lizard population has declined due to loss of habitat and predation by introduced mammals, prompting Mayor Celia Wade-Brown to ask eco-sleuths to help.20 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandCat meeting goes feralA sometimes heated public meeting has heard Gareth Morgan's ideas on how to clamp down on cats that kill birds.20 Feb 07:52 AM
New ZealandHorse woman 'hassled'The woman who rode her trusty steed through downtown Greymouth on Saturday night says she was "hassled" by police and her antics had not harmed anyone.20 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandImmunity grows to repellentMosquitos can grow immune to repellent in as quickly as three hours, according to new research.20 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandRoyalty washes up in NZA young penguin washed up on a New Zealand beach, more than 2000km from home, is fighting for its life at Wellington Zoo.20 Feb 12:03 AM
New ZealandSPCA to investigate drunk horse rideThe SPCA will launch investigate after a drunk woman rode her horse through the streets of Greymouth and offered bar patrons rides around town before being arrested.19 Feb 03:13 AM
New ZealandMicroscopic jellyfish blamedMicroscopic jellyfish could be the real culprit for the painful rash developed by some Western Bay beach-goers.19 Feb 02:14 AM
World'Sixth sense' scientist tips revolutionThe scientist who has given a "sixth sense" to laboratory animals has promised an even bigger revolution in the research field he has pioneered.18 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionGrant Guilford: Dung beetle plan a risky gambleA controversial decision by the environment authority to approve the introduction of 11 new species of dung beetle to this country has exposed serious weaknesses in our biosecurity processes.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGreymouth woman takes horse to the pubGreymouth police impounded an unusual mode of transport on Saturday night - a horse.18 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandTiny the turtle's big adventureTiny is a bit special - he's the smallest turtle to be found in New Zealand waters.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTiny the turtle returns to wildThe juvenile green turtle named Tiny is being released back into the wild after spending two years at Kelly Tarltons.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCare call after dog swallows fish hookA dog owner is pleading for fishermen to take care after her young dog swallowed a fish hook on the beach and needed major surgery costing $2500.15 Feb 03:39 AM
New Zealand20 lambs savaged in horror attackTwenty lambs have been found dead on a farm in Carterton, thought to have been savaged by dogs.14 Feb 09:00 PM
EntertainmentDriving dogs find new homesThe SPCA's world famous driving dogs have all been adopted by the animal trainers who taught them their new tricks.14 Feb 06:55 PM
WorldTigers chewing up bulk of wildlife funding in IndiaAlmost half of India’s wildlife funding goes to the Bengal tiger, recent reports have shown.14 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandDog dumped with litter of newborn puppiesA pitbull dog dumped on the side of a country road with a litter of seven newborn puppies was suffering and critically ill from having an unborn puppy still inside her.13 Feb 10:10 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Let's stop horsing about on labelsIt's interesting how a food scare on the other side of the world can create ripples right around the globe, writes Sue Kedgley.13 Feb 04:30 PM
EmploymentDeer farm worker sacked after disease outbreakA deer farm worker who was dismissed after more than 20 animals died from disease has been awarded more than $12,000.13 Feb 02:50 AM
