New ZealandWhite tail spiders put bite on kidsWhite tail spiders come out in search of food during warm summer weather, and their numbers are up, according to some pest controllers.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Bizarre' animal abuse caseChildren watched as an out-of-work social worker threw his flatmate's cat under the tyres of passing cars to kill it.14 Jan 05:03 AM
New ZealandSporting pet a motivatorIt's hard to take a big dog on an international sports tour - but easier to take him on holiday.12 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldEmperor penguins preside on Antarctic coastResearchers from the British Antarctic Survey and the US National Environment Research Council used satellite imagery to discover a massive penguin colony on the Princess Ragnhild Coast in Antarctica.09 Jan 08:40 PM
WorldPhotos: Huge new colonyHumans have made first contact with a massive emperor penguin colony in east Antarctica.09 Jan 08:24 PM
New ZealandGoat shooters to expect hefty penaltiesThose responsible for shooting five domesticated goats, one of which took five days to die, are being warned by police.07 Jan 08:14 PM
New ZealandNew chicks on the iceSeven penguin chicks are the newest residents at Kelly Tarlton's aquarium thanks to a world-class breeding programme.06 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandSecond chance for lost chickIt's irritatingly hot and the kids are crowding the nest in summer. It's time to give a few of them the boot.06 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandWhale puts on a showVisitors to the Bay of Islands were treated to a show they won't forget when a whale frolicked and leapt from the sea in front of their boat for at least 15 minutes.06 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandA warning for poachersPoachers and stock rustlers are being warned by Federated Farmers to find a different line of work.06 Jan 05:55 AM
WorldRecord year for saltie capturesA record haul of man-eating saltwater crocodiles was removed from waterways in the Top End of Australia last year, confirming that numbers of the feared reptiles are ballooning.01 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandKiwis oppose animal trialsThe majority of New Zealanders do not want recreational drugs tested on animals, a Herald-DigiPoll survey reveals.30 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDogs dying to find a homeMore than 360 impounded dogs were killed this year despite being suitable for adoption.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDog rescued from hot car death trapWanganui SPCA staff rescued a dog which they say was having a fit and near death due to being trapped in a hot vehicle.27 Dec 09:05 PM
New Zealand2012's amazing animal anticsThe idea was barking mad, but that didn't stop three New Zealand rescue dogs from becoming some of the most publicised pooches in the world.26 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldGM fish closer to being served upA genetically modified salmon which grows twice as fast as ordinary fish could become the first GM animal in the world to be declared safe to eat.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSPCA: A labour of loveLiz Holdcroft says the 19 years she's spent at the SPCA have been bittersweet - she's loved and cared for many animals.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandIntrepid penguin heads homeIntrepid Fiordland penguin Katrina could be home for Christmas, says the Australian animal sanctuary boss who nursed her back to health.22 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessConsumer Watchdog: Pet dog killed retrieving bouncing toyA distraught dog owner who watched in horror as her pet choked to death on a hard rubber ball hopes safety measures will prevent similar accidents.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNext dog trick up in the air?Monty, Porter and Ginny have already turned heads around the world after video of them driving a modified Mini went viral on the internet. Now the man who spearheaded the training to put the dogs behind the wheel is considering their next challenge.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDog cruelty sentence 'disappointing'An SPCA inspector is "extremely disappointed" by the sentence imposed on a Dunedin man convicted in relation to a "very disturbing" animal welfare case.20 Dec 09:09 PM
New ZealandWarning issued to holiday pet ownersThe New Zealand dotterel breeding season this year has been fraught with nest losses mainly due to predation.19 Dec 10:54 PM
