OpinionOpinion: Why healthy animals mean healthier communitiesOPINION: This year's World Veterinary Day theme was Animal Health Takes a Team.28 Apr 03:30 AM
New Zealand'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappersShe touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.26 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleRunaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian islandHer owners feared the wurst when the sausage dog went missing, now Valerie is going home.26 Apr 02:58 AM
Racing'So crucial': Dalgety banks on strong start for Group 1 successHe will drive Beside Me in the Pascoes Oaks and Republican Party in the Messenger.24 Apr 05:00 PM
RacingWhy weather could be key in high-stakes Breeders race at Te RapaTrainer Tony Pike isn't worried about rain for Poetic Champion’s race.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulationThe trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.23 Apr 12:00 AM
WorldPet turtle found alive weeks after tornado: ‘Oh my gosh, that’s Myrtle’Tiffany Emmanuel and her family ran from the house and were gutted to leave their pets. 20 Apr 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJob cuts at pet food giant Ziwi, including Hawke's Bay'It is a good bunch of people – that is the sad thing.'17 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandElephant herd in Californian zoo reacts to earthquake to protect their youngVideo shows elephants huddling protectively around their young at San Diego Zoo Safari Park during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake.Watch15 Apr 08:46 PM
New ZealandPaw patrol: Auckland Council's team against dog attacksMore than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year.12 Apr 05:27 AM
WorldBoris Johnson attacked by an ostrichFormer UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson found himself in an unexpected wildlife fiasco during a family outing to a Texas safari park.Watch08 Apr 01:49 AM
World‘Oh cripes’: Ostrich attacks Boris Johnson on safari tripThe former PM can be heard shouting in a video shared by his wife.07 Apr 10:55 PM
RacingKiwi filly triumphs in ATC Derby as favourites fall shortAeliana won the ATC Derby by five lengths at Randwick.05 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleCrikey! Robert Irwin shocks the internet with underwear model debut"That's not a knife!" 04 Apr 12:53 AM
New Zealand'OMG, my baby': Family cat killed in ‘feral cat trap' in Auckland suburbThe SPCA is investigating after a cat was found in a restricted trap.03 Apr 05:12 AM
Racing‘Unfortunate’: La Crique sidelined by foot infection after race delayTrainer of dual Group 1 winner rues anticlimactic end to a pleasing season.02 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldOperating room horror: Vet nurse took doggie drugs, nearly fell asleep on a spanielShe claimed she was trying to calm her nerves.31 Mar 10:25 PM
Crime‘A real threat’: Auckland musician acquitted of dog indecency, jailed for child sex abuseHe has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret. 30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe Oscar-winning movie that pets can’t stop watchingNew York Times: Flow is keeping our domesticated friends riveted.27 Mar 04:00 AM
WorldSeven-year-old boy’s arm ripped off by ‘monster’ crocodile'This must not happen again ... it was horrendous'26 Mar 10:04 PM
Racing‘Bit of a crisis’: Why NZ’s racing infrastructure is under scrutiny amid track faultsEllerslie will host two trial dates next week, offering some relief.25 Mar 05:30 PM
New Zealand‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving familiesBetty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.25 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingWinston Peters digs in for battle on greyhound ban'There is a lot of unhappy in it,' Peters said, but he won't be backing down.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Travel news‘Cruel and unnecessary’: Woman charged with drowning pet dog in airport bathroomCCTV showed the woman entering the bathroom with the dog, leaving without it soon after.23 Mar 12:10 AM
Lifestyle‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealedWatch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.21 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThink you understand your dog? Think againNew York Times: Dogs can’t talk, but their body language speaks volumes. 17 Mar 01:00 AM
EntertainmentGene Hackman’s dog’s cause of death revealed; doctor casts doubt on official timelineTragic details of the lonely deaths as a doctor says police may have got it wrong.16 Mar 10:57 PM
New Zealand'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in ŌropiA Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.16 Mar 04:00 PM
Travel news‘Hypocrisy at its finest’: US influencer hits back at Aussies over baby wombat rowThe influencer, who's since fled Australia, claims she's been made out to be a 'villain'.15 Mar 10:22 PM
New Zealand‘Roaming freely’: Dogs linked to spate of kiwi deaths in Bay of IslandsConservation groups are frustrated by ongoing kiwi deaths in the area.15 Mar 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna WaneJoanna Wane: You’re in for a treat at the best dog cafe in townOPINION: How Petone has gone to the dogs.14 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogsAs an 18 year old in Mexico, her dream was to be a service dog trainer.13 Mar 05:00 PM
TravelDog joining your beach walk? What you need to knowHow to protect wildlife from your dog (and keep them safe too).12 Mar 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle32 ways to live happier at homeWe’ve rounded up some of our best advice on how to make your home more comfortable.10 Mar 04:00 PM
