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
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
