New ZealandCat fight: Neighbours end up in court over kittensOne neighbour accused the other of feeding her cats.13 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandMotorway mayhem as driver dodges ducklingsA duck walkabout with a gaggle of ducklings caused chaos on a Dunedin motorway.12 Oct 01:06 AM
New ZealandRising possum numbers in Hawke’s Bay; landowners asked to cullMove to a possum contractor model has been parked, as council focuses on cyclone.10 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandAdopted 'sweet little dog' seriously injuredA "beautiful sweet little dog” was injured, returned to vet days after adoption.08 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandHero police dog who hunted 'baddest of criminals' put down after cancer battleOden, 5, had been part of Tāmaki Makaurau police dog section for a number of years.05 Oct 11:17 PM
New ZealandHoly hounds and communion cats: Animals blessed in special church ceremonyHastings parishioners were able to take their best friends to church on Sunday.02 Oct 03:23 AM
Lifestyle4WD: Four-wheeled-dog caught behind the wheelPolice were stunned when the photo appeared to show a good boy behind the wheel.02 Oct 12:22 AM
New ZealandArt to help dogs: Northland art project to help dog owners who can't afford vet careA creative new fundraising campaign aims to help Northland's neglected dogs get vet care.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBird numbers at Whanganui's Virginia Lake aviary slashedThe drop in bird numbers was down to natural attrition and rehoming.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWingspan celebrates completion of $2.4m display aviaries and breeding chambersThe third stage of the project is set to begin in 2024.29 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandGeese and wallaby woes: What Rotorua candidates think of Predator Free 2050Candidates were asked what their parties would do to control pests.28 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingPet food company must pay $220k after worker's finger amputatedIt was the company's second amputation incident in three years.26 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings dog attack victim wants dog owners to do more to decrease riskHowever, dog attacks are decreasing overall in Hawke's Bay.26 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandHopes for speedy recovery for turtle missing flipperA rare black sea turtle with only three flippers has washed up on a Northland beach.25 Sep 04:59 AM
New ZealandA win-win situation: New programme pairs unwanted adult cats with elderly Far North residents"Everyone wants kittens, so there’s a lot of adult cats in the rescue".24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLinda HallMiddle NZ: The circle of life moves usEpsom salt baths and separating her from the flock couldn't save her. But then, new life.19 Sep 06:00 PM
LifestyleThe Conversation: Is it okay to kiss your pet?While pets have many mental health benefits, they can spread infectious diseases too.17 Sep 02:24 AM
New ZealandNumber of dogs being put down in Auckland doubles in yearAuckland Council is now looking at ways to increase capacity at shelters.15 Sep 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe weird and wonderful ways that party votes become MPsJust 46 per cent of the vote is enough to form a government in New Zealand. Here's why.14 Sep 09:57 PM
LifestyleWorld’s tallest dog dies after cancer battleThe great dane was more than two metres tall on his hind legs.14 Sep 12:05 AM
New ZealandAuckland police's 'ruff' callout after dog's head stuck in kennel roofPolice faced a ruff callout - it ended in unexpected licks and cuddles.12 Sep 03:12 AM
Crime'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphinsWarrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.08 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Pest Patrol – dogs enlisted for pest-free Banks Peninsula successPest Free Banks Peninsula wants to eradicate all animal pests by 2050.08 Sep 04:37 AM
New Zealand‘Upsetting and horrific’: Young sea lion shot and killedDoC investigating attack on female sea lion in "nationally vulnerable" population.07 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: '30m views' - Kākā bird's incredible act caught on camera, goes globalUnsuspecting NZ bird has lit up the internet with his antics viewed more than 30m times.06 Sep 05:35 AM
New ZealandSt John sets out to find Hawke’s Bay’s new paw patrolDo you have a doggo, a good boy or girl, that could share some animal aroha?04 Sep 03:17 AM
New Zealand'Magnificent creature': Dead whale washes up on Auckland beachAn estimated 30-40 people from surrounding houses and suburbs have come down to see it.02 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandWildlife photographer of the year - a sneak peekThe top wildlife photo award is announced next month. Here's a look at some of the best.01 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldUnbelieve-a-bull! Cops stop Nebraska man with bull riding shotgun in his car'We didn’t have a full understanding of it until we saw it.'01 Sep 02:55 AM
Travel'Incredible' photos emerge during largest Loch Ness Monster hunt in 50 yearsFish, fact or fiction - the monster is big business for the Scottish highlands.01 Sep 02:00 AM
WorldLongest alligator recorded in Mississippi caught by huntersGiant gator weighed 364kg and was more than 4m long.30 Aug 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow heavy is Frank the meerkat? London Zoo weighs its 14,000 animalsNew York Times: It can’t be easy to weigh a meerkat, but boy, does it look like fun.28 Aug 11:53 PM
New ZealandTop dog has a quarry for an officeTerry is the assistant quarry manager at Atiamuri Sand and Pumice in the Waikato.28 Aug 08:55 PM
New ZealandThe smart science helping pull kākāpō back from the brinkScientists gene-map most of NZ's kākāpō to create the richest dataset of its kind.28 Aug 05:00 PM
