New ZealandThis little piggy went to bed, in a flooded muddy bedroom it’s claimed as its ownSometimes flood stories can sound a lot like fairytales.19 Feb 08:01 AM
New ZealandWatch: Furry friends find safe haven at Hastings Racecourse after cycloneHastings racecourse becomes a hub for animal help and household donations.18 Feb 11:52 PM
New ZealandWatch: Holy cow! Moment herd in neck-deep floods swim to safetyNeck-deep in water, the cows were centimetres from drowning. Then their owner had a plan.15 Feb 05:26 PM
WorldNew York dogs getting stoned after cannabis legalisedVets are seeing some confused canines and are warning owners to stop letting dogs eat pot.14 Feb 01:09 AM
New ZealandHamilton house for sale with special 'cattels'Beerescourt property not for sale without Mark the half-tail cat.07 Feb 04:22 AM
LifestyleExperts' top tips: How to take care of your pet on a budgetPet ownership is starting to look a little expensive.05 Feb 11:29 PM
New ZealandWhere is Minka? Family cat missing from ‘luxury’ catteryPedigree cat goes missing from warehouse masquerading as luxury cattery.04 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleScience solves mystery of gibbon who became pregnant in isolationShe was kept in isolation. So how did she give birth?03 Feb 01:06 AM
LifestyleGot a pet? Here's why you need to change your sheetsYour furry pal might be about to cause you even more housework.26 Jan 09:26 PM
WorldMum, 1-year-old son killed in polar bear attackMore details have been released after the attack in an isolated Alaska whaling village.19 Jan 07:11 PM
New ZealandAnimals abandoned as cost of living bitesPeople offloading cats, dogs - even turtles - they can no longer afford to look after.17 Jan 06:17 PM
New ZealandDog eats owner’s medication, racks up massive vet bill after parcel tossed in yardThe owner paid over $700 to have his dog's stomach pumped, it now faces long-term illness.16 Jan 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDecision released: The reasons posh doggy daycare wasn’t evictedNeighbours' testimony over barking noise fails to win Tenancy Tribunal case.16 Jan 12:38 AM
New ZealandSealife dead on East Coast beach after Cyclone HaleThousands of crayfish and paua wash up dead on East Coast beach after Cyclone Hale. Video / Graeme AtkinsWatch13 Jan 06:06 AM
New Zealand'He was one-in-a-million': Cat lover mourns slain pet as dog impoundedAt least five cats were attacked by two roaming dogs in Glen Innes.13 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Bugged by flies this summer? You're not alonePest controllers are seeing a surge in flies and other insects this summer, and Pest Management Association vice president Dr Paul Craddock reveals the numbers will only get worse with the wet, humid weather. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Jan 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Just want them home': $3000 reward for two dogs believed stolenFlatmates offer a $3000 reward for information leading to pets' safe return.10 Jan 09:19 PM
TravelPilot saves puppy abandoned by a traveller at San Francisco AirportThe fluffy traveller was ditched by his owner after arriving at SFO.09 Jan 06:32 AM
Lifestyle'Gross' thing dog owners need to stopIt's something most dog owners do but a doctor says it could cause huge health problems.08 Jan 10:00 PM
LifestyleWorld’s smartest dog revealed - and it might surprise youBorder collie often thought of as world’s smartest - but new study finds otherwise.08 Jan 01:14 AM
LifestyleOnly 1 per cent can spot blue fox in under 25 secsPeople are struggling to find a blue-eyed fox hidden in a sea of foxes with brown eyes.06 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandFire and ice: Five big questions Kiwi researchers want to answerCan cannabinoids treat pain? Where do our eels spawn? We highlight five new Kiwi studies.04 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe sea lion who came to tea: Dunedin family's beach picnic crashedIf you go down to the beach today...03 Jan 09:55 PM
LifestyleLook what the cat dragged in: Pet discovers rare skink in TaranakiRusty the tomcat has made a major discovery.03 Jan 09:33 PM
TravelBest Beach 2023: Six60 star’s surprising pick for NZ’s top beachChris Mac thinks the choice for NZ's best beach is an easy one... do you agree?03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbroken family appeals for fireworks ban after pet dog spooked, run overOne cracker reduced Lilly to a quivering mess. Her owner wants changes to protect pets.03 Jan 12:31 AM
LifestyleOnly 1 per cent can spot blue fox in under 25 secsPeople are struggling to find a blue-eyed fox hidden in a sea of foxes with brown eyes.31 Dec 10:00 PM
LifestyleMistaken for dog toy: Family shocked as Tasmanian devil found under sofa'It was very cute, but it was very unusual.'31 Dec 12:30 AM
EntertainmentKim Kardashian has been issued with a warning from PETA over dogs in garageA video that appears to show her two dogs living in a pen in the garage has caused uproar.30 Dec 08:02 PM
LifestyleHelp Paul get his penis back: 'Absolute menace' needs lifesaving surgeryPaul had a rough start in life - now he needs help to keep fighting back.30 Dec 01:06 AM
LifestyleKitten survives possible hawk attack, what he needs nowHe may only weigh a few hundred grams, but little Russell has the heart of a lion.29 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandQueenstown neighbours fired up over American billionaire’s fireworks displayPlans for an extravagant fireworks display in rural Queenstown have outraged neighbours.23 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandFocus: How to stay safe around sharks this summerShark expert Dr Riley Elliott explains how to stay safe around sharks at holiday hotspots plus reveals his new app that lets you track sharks in real-time this summer. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Dec 04:58 PM
LifestyleBacklash over dog dyed to look like The GrinchIs this dog's new look festive or a big fail by their owner?17 Dec 10:08 PM
