EntertainmentBuck Brannaman's horse sensePeter Calder talks to the original horse whisperer who is now starring in his own movie.15 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelSaddling up for a gallop across the worldWhichever continent you're in, horse-riding holiday puts you at the heart of the action.12 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldSharks should be more fearful of humansBeachgoers have little to fear from sharks, despite an increased number of sightings during the past summer months in Australia. 12 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandOur biting spiders don't deserve a bad pressIn part two of this series on things that sting and bite, the experts look at spiders and sort fact from fiction.06 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Islands of the gulf must be cherishedDelicate ecosystems - and a unique mixture of natural and human history - need intelligent management and support from everyone06 Jan 04:29 PM
WorldDog shot 'to ensure air safety' - officialA woman says she is still waiting for a proper explanation after her pet was killed at a Chinese airport05 Jan 05:42 AM
New Zealand1080 blamed for dog's deathAn Animal Health Board has been challenged to prove it dropped 1080 pellets where it says it did.05 Jan 02:48 AM