New ZealandSevere jail terms needed for owners of ‘homicidal dogs’, Shane Jones says after Northland maulingMinister Simon Watts has ordered urgent advice, with new rules due this year.17 Feb 08:50 PM
WorldPaw Minister: Larry the cat marks 15 years at 10 Downing StreetLarry has lived through six prime ministers, from David Cameron to Keir Starmer.15 Feb 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShe bought a farm for her 12 dogs to run around, now she's inviting other poochesWhen Elizabeth Mallory bought a 40-acre farm near Dannevirke, it wasn’t to farm it.11 Feb 05:00 PM
Wellington'What is the point?': Pet bonds leave renters paying more while carrying riskMore than 1700 pet bonds have already been lodged through Tenancy Services since December.10 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland dog walker filmed swinging dog on leash at parkSPCA investigating video of dog walker swinging dog on a leash.Watch09 Feb 05:00 AM
WorldRunaway horses charge down quiet street in surprise suburban stampedeJumanji-like images show drivers braking to avoid being trampled by the herd.09 Feb 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi scientists set honey trap in Antarctica for elusive colossal squid"Essentially we’re flirting and will see who comes along.”07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Filled to the brim': Cats dumped at SPCA prompt urgent call for foster homes'The assumption is that because we’re SPCA, we deal with everything.'04 Feb 05:00 AM
LifestyleCan you help find Doug the pug?Doug, 6, supports sick and anxious students at Northern Health School.03 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandDoggy daycare with a cause: Raglan venture gives all profits to animals in needLatesha Hearth opened her first business at 12, buying and selling phones on TradeMe.29 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandDannevirke A&P Show promises traditional fun and affordable family day outUtes, cows, equestrian events and more at the 2026 Dannevirke A&P Show.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand$320k splashed on farm dogs at North Island auctionTop heading dog Trix fetched $12,200, beating last year’s record by nearly $3000.27 Jan 10:34 PM
ChristchurchDog swept into Canterbury river found safe after late-night rescueVolunteers spent hours searching the Waimakariri River in the dark.27 Jan 03:04 AM
WellingtonSome landlords ignoring new pet laws meant to help renters One property agency has dropped a client for refusing to accept pet owners. 25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDogs and drones on warpath to halt wallaby spreadA 12.5km wallaby-proof fence near Rotorua is slowing the pests' southward spread.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOwner fears he will have to put down 16-year-old dog after barking complaintsNeighbours have logged 23 barking complaints about Dan in 12 months.22 Jan 06:58 PM
WorldPenguins bring forward breeding season as Antarctica warmsScientists observed nesting zones between 2012 and 2022 using time-lapse cameras.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCats kill millions of birds a year in New ZealandFeral and domestic cats are estimated to kill 100 million birds every year here.19 Jan 12:56 AM
WorldIndia hunts rampaging elephant that killed 20 peopleThe lone bull is reported to have gone on the rampage for nine days in Jharkhand.13 Jan 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonInside Sir Peter Jackson's multimillion-dollar plans for Wellington suburbDocuments released to the Herald show the movie mogul plans more than just a vet hospital.09 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandRodeo crowd scatters as bull breaks fenceAn 800kg bull ran through a fence and into the crowd at a Far North Rodeo event. Video / Jonelle WeretaWatch07 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban Janine Wallace was sentenced alongside her mother, Barbara Glover, after an SPCA probe. 07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandBird versus can: Pūkeko spends five days with empty energy drink stuck on its beakThe bird was filmed by a visitor to the Auckland Botanic Gardens on January 2, sparking a volunteer rescue effort. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Jan 11:14 PM
New Zealand'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandHastings council's plea to thieves: return our 'much-loved' stolen turtlesA large square hole was cut in the fence of the Cornwall Park aviary in Hastings.05 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandDisease outbreak kills more than a dozen ducks at Napier parkOfficials are warning people not to touch dead or dying birds and to keep dogs well away.05 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandOne of the family: How New Zealanders now think of their petsExclusive new polling suggests most of us don't just think of our pets as animals.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldThe price honeybees may pay for biofuelConversions of grassland to corn, soybeans have impact on honeybees and pollination.01 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTrump gets wrong country, wrong bird in windmill rantUS President blames wind turbines for killing American bald eagles.31 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandHe’s Back! How Max rode a pig to 70 million views!Reporter Tessa catches up with Max and his siblings, who raise piglets to fund their dirt bike adventures. He shows off his expert pig-riding skills… but can he go viral again?Watch31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandScientists investigate venomous spider ‘hotspots’The invasive noble false widow spider was first spotted in Porirua last year.30 Dec 06:11 AM
Entertainment'Puppies are not plushies': Kardashian Christmas gifts spark Peta angerCritics say the sisters promote breeders while Los Angeles shelters overflow.30 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay surfer shares the waves with pod of dolphinsByron Crawford filmed surfing the waves off Waimārama Beach in Hawke's Bay on his foil prone assist board with a pod of dolphins.Watch29 Dec 10:11 PM
