New ZealandMahia shark warning issued after mass ‘whale’, dolphin strandingSeveral shark species feed on whales and dolphins, including their carcasses.26 Jan 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Demon' kills North Shore woman's cat"To the evil devil that shot and killed our cat, may you rot in hell," pet owner says.26 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandDad's growling stomach gets in the way of tiger cub gender revealThe gender of two Sumatran tiger cubs born at Hamilton Zoo have been revealed.26 Jan 01:18 AM
New ZealandTiger father forgets to reveal baby genderHamilton Zoo's father tiger, Scout, was almost ready to reveal the gender of his two babies himself, but instead found more pleasure in eating the meat inside the box. Video / Malisha Kumar Watch25 Jan 11:30 PM
RacingKaraka Millions: Opie Bosson to run hot on Cool N Fast at EllerslieTrainer Walker eyes a golden run at Ellerslie.25 Jan 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Very pleased': Record prices at elk and wapiti sales“I’m bloody happy to have the deer industry back and positive and vibrant again.”25 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingYour guide to the high-stakes multimillion-dollar Karaka horse auction'We will have a lot of overseas buyers here - our hotel booking alone tells us that.'25 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandBorder collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attackPaul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".24 Jan 11:31 PM
LifestyleVet’s shock find in dog’s stomach saves its life"We see socks, we see knickers, we see corn cobs." But they'd never seen this.23 Jan 04:25 AM
New ZealandFarmyard animal tricksNext Gen Trainer, Bex Tasker teaches farm animals tricks. Video / Supplied Watch22 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Mass stranding - desperate attempt to save whales at Hawke’s Bay beachLocals flocked to a beach in Mahia to try to save the stranded pilot whales.21 Jan 03:00 AM
Lifestyle'Oldest dog ever’ loses title after questions raised about ageGuinness World Records has suspended the title of oldest dog while it investigates.16 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandWoman set to lay complaint after encounter with council staffer over horse pooA Northlander claims a Far North Holdings staffer was aggressive over her horse's poo.15 Jan 11:12 PM
New Zealand‘There were thousands’: Bluebottle jellyfish swamp Whanganui beach'Flush it off with water or a hose, or even in the sea.'15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJourney of grief: Woman who lost 11 horses in cyclone on why she's leaving Hawke's BayFlooding dealt Michelle Skafer a blow that Stable Hearts in Pākōwhai can't recover from.14 Jan 09:31 PM
New ZealandShark tales: Why sharks come close to shore and what causes them to attackSharks, like humans, want to spend their summer days relaxing in the sun.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton tiger cubs turning into chunky monkeysHamilton Zoo's new additions have just turned a week old.10 Jan 09:57 PM
New ZealandCouncil defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's propertySky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial load: Washing basket kittens saved from doomed dump as SPCA voices desexing pleaIt comes as more than 3000 cats remain in the SPCA's care this summer.08 Jan 01:44 AM
Entertainment'I’m not okay': Lizzo reveals heartbreaking family death“I’m not okay. I'm so heartbroken. RIP Pooka," she wrote on Instagram.26 Dec 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDogs may not purr but they make up for it with slobberDo you prefer cats or dogs?20 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandAchoo! Hay fever soars as El Nino stirs up huge levels of pollenThe first snapshot of pollen levels in 35 years shows big rise in particles in the air.20 Dec 03:00 AM
LifestyleCases of pet heatstroke on the rise in NZ - here's how to prevent itAs temperatures rise, here's how to keep your pets safe in the sun.18 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandRapacious carnivores and gentle giants: Dinosaurs on display at Te PapaThe biggest dinosaur to ever exist is the star attraction at this new exhibition.17 Dec 06:35 AM
New ZealandNeighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogsRuby and Simba have been the subject of 17 complaints from three neighbours.15 Dec 07:27 PM
LifestyleSummer in the 09: The best things to do in Auckland these holidaysSticking around in the city? Enjoy tennis, penguins, music, family frolics, and more.15 Dec 02:00 AM
RacingRacing giants unleash stable stars, debutante has bookies running scaredIt is a debutante who will have the bookies running scared on Waikato Cup day.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dogThe dog's death was because of 'human error'.14 Dec 02:45 AM
New Zealand'I was dead scared': 82-year old reunites with street-wise dog after it flees crash scene'I couldn’t lose her': Social media post helps 82-year-old find 'best friend'.12 Dec 11:00 PM
AgribusinessMeat imports make local market uneven playing field, NZPork saysThere are concerns about nations that allow farming practices banned in NZ.10 Dec 09:45 PM
RacingDuchess Megxit and Merlin show magic to shine at AddingtonThe hard work of northern training double Phelan and Purdon has paid off.10 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAssaults, abductions and abandonments: On the front line at NZ's largest wild bird hospital"He was absolutely beautiful. We all loved him. He died after three or four nights.”08 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA Kiwi ranger's quest for wild tigers comes to lifeThe quest for killer tigers and a Kiwi ranger's eye-opening adventures in India.08 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleWatch: Escaped kangaroo in Canada punches police officer in faceShe made a dramatic escape. Then when it came time to return, she squared up to police.05 Dec 04:10 AM