New Zealand'Bad taste' cat-skin rug auctionThe sale of a stuffed cat as a taxidermic skin rug has upset animal advocates who say the TradeMe auction is in bad taste and disturbing.19 Mar 01:50 AM
OpinionJacqueline Beggs: Dung beetles pose threat to us and our wildlifeIntroducing new species is a valuable tool for controlling pests, but although there have been some stunning successes, it can go badly wrong, writes Jacqueline Beggs.18 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandScientist: Cats should be controlled along with rabbitsA Landcare Research scientist is urging those who carry out rabbit poisoning programmes to consider also getting rid of the feral cats that feed on them.14 Mar 09:39 PM
New ZealandSharp end of shark researchA researcher embarking on the country's biggest shark-tagging exercise says New Zealand is lacking scientific data about its rapidly declining shark populations14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFound: Cat lost overboardThe owners of a seafaring cat who was presumed drowned after falling overboard were amazed to be reunited with their pet nearly five weeks later.14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMassive 'panther' cat killed as pestA pest control programme on land near Lake Wanaka has eradicated almost 700 pests - including a cat compared in size to a panther - in little more than a year.13 Mar 09:49 PM
New ZealandResearcher: Study of Otago penguin deaths neededA comprehensive study into the mass mortality of yellow-eyed penguins on Otago Peninsula this summer is needed if the endangered species is to survive on the region's shores, University of Otago Associate Prof Phil Seddon says.12 Mar 10:23 PM
AgribusinessDrought's deadly farm tollSlaughterman Kent Sambells' workload was "hectic" last week as Waikato farmers called him in to destroy ailing cattle and take them away for processing into pet food.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBloodsuckers enjoy weatherA damp start to summer followed by a prolonged spell of dry weather has provided perfect conditions for biting insects.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBird poisonings upset childrenNorth Shore residents say somebody is poisoning hungry sparrows and leaving them to die on roads and footpaths.11 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelIndia: Poachers to protectorsEco-tourism is popping up all over India. Liz Light goes birdwatching.09 Mar 10:00 PM
WorldIt's war in the water - scientistWhile the world is focused on the dramatic campaign to stop Japanese whaling in Antarctic waters, conservationists are focused on a less known threat to marine mammals. And this time the target is the US Navy.08 Mar 04:30 PM
World'Symbolic' attempt to ban polar bear skin trade failsAn American proposal to offer more protection to polar bears by prohibiting trade in their skins has failed at a major conservation conference.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPublic eeling not tolerated by Auckland CouncilThe Auckland Council says it will not tolerate people eeling in public parks after an eel trap was recently found at Western Springs.07 Mar 10:25 PM
WorldStudent fried hamster during moment of 'madness'A British university student who fried a hamster has been ordered to do 120 hours of community service.07 Mar 09:21 PM
New ZealandRoad hog takahe may derail island mountain bike planThe road-hugging habit of a rare flightless bird could put a spoke in the wheel of the Department of Conservation's plan to open the roads of Auckland's Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands for a year-round mountain biking venture.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAttack leaves owner with $10,500 billA solo mother has been left with a $10,500 bill after her pet's neck was broken in an attack by another dog whose owner has failed to fulfil a promise to foot the bill.06 Mar 08:43 PM
New ZealandOcean savagery haunts victims for lifeShark attacks have a profound effect on those who face the ferocity. After last week's shock death of Adam Strange, Amelia Wade talks to three survivors of ocean savagery.05 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldStudy exposes world's slaughter of sharksSharks are being slaughtered at an unsustainable rate, with a new study showing 100 million are killed a year.03 Mar 06:40 PM
New ZealandBeing choked part of the jobA police dog known for his determination to get his man was back at work yesterday, days after being throttled by a man police were trying to catch.03 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDeath in the afternoonThe close-knit Muriwai community struggles to come to terms with the loss of a friend and surf club supporter, Adam Strange.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandRare NZ duck's comebackNew Zealand's threatened species of rare native duck, the whio, is making a comeback after a bumper breeding season.01 Mar 12:07 AM
New ZealandBeach set to reopen after shark attackSwimmers are likely to be allowed back into the water at Muriwai Beach tomorrow, providing nothing "untoward" happens today.28 Feb 07:58 PM
