WorldToo popular for her own good: Norway kills Freya the walrusOfficials decide popular 600kg female attraction posed a risk to human safety.14 Aug 06:11 PM
LifestyleSize matters: Why women feel safer around men with small dogsMales walking smaller four-legged friends are viewed as less threatening.10 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandSculpture honours birdman Robert WebbBronze public sculpture of birdman Robert Webb pitched by Northland artists Dell Pryor and Susan Dinkelacker. Video / Supplied Watch08 Aug 11:54 PM
LifestyleFive dog breeds top vet says they would never ownThinking about getting a dog, or already besotted by a certain breed?08 Aug 04:24 AM
LifestyleWhy cats love people who hate themNew research shows that 'cat lovers' are often treated with the most animosity by cats.07 Aug 08:08 AM
New ZealandCouple spend $65k trying to get beloved French Bulldogs into NZA couple who moved to NZ from Indonesia has spent three years trying to bring their dogs.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTied up and abandoned: 'Awesome' dog rescued after being 'dumped' in the bush'It's crazy to think that humans can be that horrible.'04 Aug 07:50 PM
LifestyleWatch: Lion v pigeon at Auckland ZooYou can take the lion out of the wild but you can't take the wild out of the lion's cage.04 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandDunedin vet calls for cat controlsA Dunedin veterinarian says introducing cat controls is about the welfare of the animals, not killing them. Video / ODTWatch04 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandCat controls: 'We need to do better'Forced registration and desexing are part of a petition to get moggies under control.03 Aug 11:27 PM
TravelSit, stay! Turkmenistan places Alabay guard dogs on no-fly listCentral Asian shepherd dogs are among the world's largest breeds.01 Aug 04:01 AM
TravelTerrified woman finds 18 horrific creatures in suitcase after trip to CroatiaA mother and 17 babies were found when the woman unpacked her luggage.31 Jul 11:30 PM
TravelMillions in funding for koala research centre used to build rollercoasterThe theme park paused the conservation project to build a brand new ride.31 Jul 08:44 PM
TravelExhausted horse collapses after pulling tourists around in 40C heatLocals are seen yelling at tourists who refuse to get off the cart to help.29 Jul 12:55 AM
TravelManatee flown from Texas to Florida in private jetHe spent the 24-hour journey on a custom-made bed, being misted with water.28 Jul 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA marauding monkey was killed in Japan. Others will take its placeNew York Times: Clashes between humans and monkeys are becoming more frequent.27 Jul 08:43 PM
TravelAmerican tourists attacked by crocodile in Mexican resort townThe men were grabbed by the creature while swimming at night.24 Jul 08:15 PM
New ZealandDog owner sentenced after trip to vet revealed starving pet was deadWoman took starving dog to the vet, unaware it was already dead.20 Jul 11:30 PM
Video$9300 for top dog at Gore sale$9300 has been paid for a top farm dog at the annual sale in Gore. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Michael Curreen / ODTWatch20 Jul 10:20 PM
New ZealandEight dogs freed from locked vehicle in ChristchurchFire crews were called to the scene on Roydvale Ave in Burnside at about 1pm.20 Jul 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'In true Lassie fashion': Dog helps rescue owner who fell 20 metresNew York Times: The black Border collie helped lead search and rescue crews to his owner.19 Jul 08:23 PM
LifestyleMan survives being 'chewed up and spat out' in horrific shark attackThe great white shark attack had the man one millimetre from death.15 Jul 06:23 PM
TravelHighly contagious disease could shut Australia's bordersNSW Deputy Premier says the disease is 'right now on our doorstep'.13 Jul 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Wee sunk-in faces': 22 starving puppies dumpedCold and starving pups, believed to be two litters, abandoned near Christchurch.07 Jul 06:42 PM
Lifestyle'Scam': Woman's 'insane' list of rules for dog sitter slammedShe put up an ad hoping someone would look after her dog. Readers saw major red flags.05 Jul 03:25 AM
Lifestyle'Let this be a warning': Toni Street shares hilarious 'doggy haircut' failRadio host reveals what happened when her husband attempted DIY dog grooming at home.04 Jul 08:58 PM
LifestyleDogs can get cancer just by sniffing each otherA rare disease called 'Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumour' can jump between dogs.04 Jul 08:37 PM
WorldOrca hunting great white sharks in epic sea predator battleChange to the balance of power at the top of the food chain could affect whole ecosystem.01 Jul 02:55 AM
EntertainmentBeyonce releases jaw-dropping album coverBeyonce has sent fans into a spin after dropping the album cover for Renaissance.01 Jul 02:08 AM
WorldBig cats in the urban jungle: How humans are living among leopards in the cityThey lurk in the shadows, most often seen at night walking silently on four paws.30 Jun 05:50 AM
New ZealandMissing moggie returns: 'Oh my god, Pipi! We haven't seen you for eight years!'Pipi, now 12, will live out his sunset years "as a king".27 Jun 08:15 PM
World'He was screaming for help': Man's leg almost severed in shark attack"He had severe lacerations on his arms and legs."24 Jun 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPosh doggy day-care's new court date - and plans for changePets & Pats owner tells of plans to change as a new court date is revealed.23 Jun 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet catsThe change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.21 Jun 05:00 PM
