New Zealand'Blood was just pouring out' - rottweiler tears off shop worker's lipA pet store assistant lost her lip in a dog attack at a "bring in your Rottweilers" promotion in West Auckland yesterday.23 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurder inquiry hunts lady giving away pupsPolice investigating the slaying of farmer Scott Guy are following up reports of a woman trying to give away chocolate coloured Labrador puppies in a Palmerston North car park.23 Jul 07:37 AM
TravelChristmas Island: Shell out for a trip to crab centralChristmas Island's astonishing wildlife makes it a nature lover's dream, says Kathy Marks.22 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew leads in murdered farmer inquiry A dozen people have contacted police about a possible link between the murder of farmer Scott Guy and the theft of three puppies.22 Jul 04:19 AM
TravelMonumental MelbourneThis bustling city boasts plenty of options for families, writes Monique Balvert-O'Connor.22 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelSouth Africa: A walk on the wild sideCatherine Masters is entertained by the residents of South Africa's Sabi Sabi Game Reserve.21 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleBird of true love fading from British skiesIt is the emblematic bird of sexual fidelity - and just like sexual fidelity itself, it is rapidly on the wane.20 Jul 10:45 PM
New ZealandTrouser snakes send young man to prisonA teenager has been sent to prison for three months after smuggling two small snakes into the country in his pants.17 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi hit by truck released back into wildDarkstar the kiwi has made a full recovery after being hit by a truck and is being released back into the wild near Nunguru.14 Jul 11:49 PM
EnvironmentCanadian polar bears facing extinctionPolar bears in the Hudson Bay area of Canada are likely to die out in the next three decades.14 Jul 11:33 PM
New ZealandShot police upbeat despite woundsVeteran police dog handler Bruce Lamb is still managing to maintain his sense of humour, despite losing his 'best friend'.14 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPitbull victim's face of courageA 8-year-old boy left with "half his face hanging off" after a pitbull attack said he was grateful it was him and not his baby brother or sister.14 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog shoots man in backsideA Northland man was shot in the backside after his dog accidentally stepped on the trigger of a rifle, say police.13 Jul 02:18 AM
WorldDrunk bitten while riding 5 metre crocA drunk Aussie who was turfed out of a pub told police he climbed into Fatso's enclosure to give him a pat.12 Jul 11:33 PM