CrimeKomodo Island closes to tourism because of 'dragon' thievesForty-one Komodo dragons been smuggled out of the country by poachers.05 Apr 04:00 AM
LifestyleCats do know their names... they just sometimes ignore humansYes, cats know what we say - but still prefer to ignore us.04 Apr 11:43 PM
WorldDogs tied to cars for hours at Sea WorldDogs were reportedly left tied to cars for hours while their owners visited the park.01 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: Students find entangled humpback whaleA group of students out on a field trip encountered a humpback whale caught up in rope.29 Mar 01:41 AM
New ZealandInvestigation launched after images emerge of emaciated cattleSAFE said it was appalled to see the emaciated state of the cows.26 Mar 10:03 PM
TravelCurious incident of the dead dog on the flightDuring the 11 hour flight it is thought the dog died due to a lack of oxygen.24 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandCat show in Mosgiel draws out bestThree generations of animal lovers made the cat show in Mosgiel a family affair yesterday.24 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleDon't bury your pet in the backyardBackyard burial can be dangerous for other pets and wildlife.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonHow did dogs become our best friends?Dogs' cooperative submissive nature evolved from their grey wolf ancestors.22 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow to make a YouTube hit: Mix food and catsA Japanese YouTube channel has millions of hits by mixing food and cats.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOwner takes great lengths to find lost puppy"It hurts to see people happy with their dogs. We just want him back," says owner.12 Mar 01:23 AM
New Zealand'We've been left behind in the world': New call to discuss controversial gene technologyConservationist says it's time to talk about controversial gene technology to beat pests.09 Mar 10:04 PM
BusinessScales, Alliance join forces to tap booming pet food tradeGlobal pet food sales are set to reach up to $134 billion by 2022.07 Mar 09:39 PM
LifestyleWoman creates bucket list for her sick dogTurbo will be one busy boy over the next few weeks and months.06 Mar 02:32 AM
LifestyleThe $44 cat paw cup that sent people into a frenzyScalpers are selling the pink glass cups for almost $400 online.05 Mar 04:54 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Grumpy cat? You may be to blameCOMMENT: Personalities of domestic cats might directly mirror that of their owners.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSteer shot after walking on road near Auckland motorwayPolice were called to the incident after the steer created a safety risk.28 Feb 07:12 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Auckland Council urges Government to ban sale of fireworksEarlier: Of the 7997 people who submitted on whether the council should call on the Government to ban fireworks, 89 per cent were in favour of it.Watch27 Feb 11:10 PM
LifestyleDog with 'FREE' spray-painted on body found abandonedA dog spray-painted and abandoned waits to find its forever home.27 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandBotulism paralysing, killing city's ducksTorbay resident shocked by the number of ducks dying at her local reserve and wetlands26 Feb 05:41 AM
LifestyleWhy your grumpy cat is your own faultScientists found felines are copycats and develop personalities to mirror their owners.25 Feb 02:18 AM
New ZealandWhat this bird's plight means for threatened species everywhereNZ's hihi shows threatened species are having a tougher time adapting to a changing world.23 Feb 09:58 PM
EntertainmentPETA attacks Steve Irwin's legacyFans rushed to defend the late Steve Irwin after PETA criticised the Crocodile Hunter.23 Feb 07:13 PM
New ZealandFor George: 'The trail I pound for the love of a hound'Chelle Tucker will run more than 120km for dogs like her beloved George.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA List of Shame: Starved horses, dumped kittens and beaten dogsThe list details fifteen of the worst cases of animal abuse and neglect seen by the SPCA.21 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldGiant tortoise thought to be extinct 100 years ago found aliveExperts believe the tortoise could be older than 100.20 Feb 08:10 PM
Entertainment'Let those animals die': British TV star's bizarre rant about NZ zoos"I would say New Zealand is really backwards with its zoos.'20 Feb 08:00 PM
Lifestyle'Heiress' rumoured to inherit Karl Lagerfeld's fortuneKarl Lagerfeld died a wealthy man. Speculation mounts around an unusual "heiress".20 Feb 06:22 PM
LifestyleBoy hatches duckling from supermarket eggFrom a supermarket shelf, an adorable duckling has been hatched.19 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandMiniature horse stabbed over 40 times in vicious attackMiniature horse stabbed over 40 times in vicious attack. / ODTWatch18 Feb 08:26 PM
New ZealandMiniature horse stabbed over 40 times in vicious attackThe incident took place in a Waitati paddock at midnight on Sunday.18 Feb 08:53 AM
TravelSan Francisco: On the way to the 'white shark cafe'The Farallon Islands are home to some of the largest great white sharks on the planet.17 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced after dog stabbed with filleting knifeA man has been convicted after stabbing his friend's elderly dog with a filleting knife.14 Feb 09:33 PM