New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Pets find shelter as owners leave townThe Canterbury SPCA has taken in more than 150 pets from people displaced by the earthquake and has promised to care for them until they can be taken back. 27 Feb 09:49 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Plea for micro-chipping as animals head for hillsChristchurch's devastating earthquake has highlighted the benefits of micro-chipping your pets, says the SPCA.25 Feb 11:45 PM
TravelTanzania: In the pinkClare Kendall is mesmerised by the unusual beauty of flamingos and the many other jaw-dropping sights of Tanzania.24 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldCrocodile Hunter's legacy in deep financial waterStaff numbers have been cut at the zoo and insiders warn it is close to collapse.22 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelWestport: Nothing foul at famous capeLiz Light finds weka, seals and superb scenery at Cape Foulwind.21 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelTanzania: Setting hearts a flutterThe thrilling sight of wild life in Tanzania sends hearts pounding from awe and exhilaration. 21 Feb 10:52 PM
New ZealandCalls for inquiry into failed experiments on animalsThe Soil and Health Association is backing calls by the Green Party for a parliamentary inquiry into failed genetic experiments on animals.21 Feb 08:40 PM
Opinion<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Hihi's plight no laughing matterHihi - otherwise known as stitchbirds - may well be New Zealand's most interesting birds.21 Feb 08:30 PM
TravelLittle rock stars of TiriThe endangered hihi birds - also known as stitchbirds - continue to fascinate. 21 Feb 07:47 PM
New ZealandBattery farm protesters to remain overnightAnimal rights protesters plan to spend the night chained to silos on a battery hen farm near Pukekohe, 50km south of Auckland, in a bid to draw attention to the caged birds' living conditions.20 Feb 05:00 AM
EntertainmentSally Hawkins' animal attractionSally Hawkins fell for New Zealand while her character in Love Birds fell for Rhys Darby, writes Jacqueline Smith 18 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandDolphin death sparks a call for extra vigilanceThe death of a dolphin after a collision with a boat in the Hauraki Gulf has prompted a warning for boaties to take care around marine mammals.16 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldJapan suspends Antarctic whale hunt - reportsThe Japanese whaling fleet appears to have called an early end to its whaling season in Antarctica, a move which conservationists tentatively say could spell an end to whaling in the Southern Ocean.16 Feb 06:27 AM
New ZealandBuilder unseals tomb of mummified catA mummified cat believed to have been stuck in the walls of a home for more than 55 years has been found by a surprised builder.15 Feb 04:30 PM
AgribusinessNew welfare code expected to push up egg price - GovtA new welfare code for layer hens which effectively bans battery cages is expected to push up the price of eggs to consumers.07 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandFears whales could restrandDOC says the longer a refloated pod of whales are in deep water the better the chances they will not restrand06 Feb 08:55 PM
