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
Crime'There was blood everywhere': Dog on death row awaits fate after owner's trialOwner of Rottweiler named Chopper on trial after the dog attacked vet Dr Lisa Schneider.21 Jun 06:21 AM
TravelCartel tiger strolls through Mexican town stunning visitorsA fully grown Bengal tiger is not something you expect to see, especially in Mexico.20 Jun 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Morris: A revitalised Auckland for all inhabitants, great and smallOPINION: "Justice for animals, justice for the environment, and justice for humans."11 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelRussian photographer captures the world's smallest seal in the world's largest lakeExquisite photos get up close with the adorable creatures.03 Jun 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDog severely injured at high-end pet daycare, vet bills top $20kBaxter had been at his resort-like daycare for a month - then the unthinkable happened.02 Jun 08:08 PM
New ZealandLifetime animal ban imposed for former GP after 100 stock left to starve or die on her farmDeclining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".02 Jun 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet Scooter, the sausage dog on a rollSausage dog Scooter has become a neighbourhood curiosity31 May 12:01 AM
LifestyleHorror find under bride's wedding dressAn Australian bride was left horrified after her first dance went terribly wrong.29 May 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLivia Esterhazy: Cameras on fishing vessels better for everyoneOPINION: Cameras are the vital step towards a fully transparent seafood supply chain.29 May 05:00 PM
TravelTourists caged in South African animal park while lions prowl aroundVisitors came within centimetres of the massive animals.26 May 08:53 PM
LifestyleLion sanctuary gets tourists up close to big catsLion sanctuary puts tourists in cage so they can get up close with big cats. Video / Dustin Campbell / Compass Media / T&T / APWatch25 May 07:48 PM
WorldMonkeypox: Why we should be worried about global spread"This cat is already out of the bag ... but what sort of cat is it – a tabby or a tiger?"21 May 09:44 PM
New ZealandDog park closed after suspicious death of petBeloved labrador Chief is thought to have ingested poison at the park.21 May 01:47 AM
LifestyleNo longer a 'typical dog': New study reveals breed to avoidExperts warn that potential buyers should "stop and think" before they buy this breed.20 May 12:45 AM
TravelKākāpō stars in game to save 'weird' endangered speciesNew Zealand's bird has been given star treatment.19 May 02:15 AM
LifestyleHappy is an Asian elephant. But is she also a person?Supporters say Happy is self-aware and deserves recognition under law.18 May 09:07 PM
New Zealand'It sounded terrified': Man living in Mt Maunganui cave convicted for beating puppyThe man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.10 May 05:41 PM
New ZealandUnsung heroes of the dog trial champsThe dogs may be the stars of the show, but behind the scenes of the South Island sheepdog championships, two men and their horses are the unsung heroes. Video / ODTWatch08 May 10:56 PM
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 May 08:52 PM
EnvironmentŌhaupō sanctuary now safe haven for rescued skinksSkinks rescued from a Te Awamutu development site released into pest-free Rotopiko reserve06 May 07:20 PM
KahuBushy Park Tarapuruhi welcomes new feathered residentsThe ancient species used to live there in the hundreds, and is only found in New Zealand.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeopard seal Owha recovering after fishing gear removed from mouthAn arborist's tool was needed to removed the snared line.30 Apr 08:09 AM
LifestyleBig Steven Irwin secret revealedOlympian Lisa Curry reveals the "shemozzle that should never have happened" in memoir.29 Apr 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Bound by the law': Dogs ordered destroyed for fatal attack on cat and goatLaw change is needed before discretion can be made to spare dogs, a judge said.29 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThey're all good dogs, and it has nothing to do with their breedNew York Times: Don't judge a book by its cover. Don't judge a dog by its breed.29 Apr 01:39 AM
LifestyleWoman poisoned milk and yoghurt with insecticide, slashed tyres after argument with flatmatesFlatmates got into an argument after the pet cat scratched one of them.28 Apr 04:06 AM
TravelThe act that got an Aussie baggage handler named Chad TikTok famousMay every pet-owning passenger have their dog boarded by someone like Chad.28 Apr 03:39 AM
LifestyleCat-astrophe averted: Moggy mariner's epic tale of survivalLuchs the Bengal cat plunged into the sea on a stormy night - and lived to miaow about it.27 Apr 11:50 PM
New ZealandThe kiwi: What do we know about our national bird?Frank Film looks at what makes the bird so special, and so worth protecting.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe kiwi: what do we know about our national bird?How much do we know about our national bird? Frank Film looks at what makes the kiwi so special, and so worth protecting. Video / Frank FilmWatch24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily dog taken from front garden in front of grandmotherMiniature poodle Cookie was taken from the front yard of an Onehunga house on April 7.22 Apr 06:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: How a mouse outsmarted my cats and meOpinion: Jarrod Gilbert on how a mouse managed to fool two cats and a human.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPod of dolphins make a splash in Wellington's harbourHuge pod of dolphins make a splash in Wellington's harbour. Video / Wellington photographer Sean GillespieWatch14 Apr 01:45 AM
