LifestylePlanned puppy yoga sessions draw flak onlinePractitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.17 Feb 04:00 AM
RacingPerfumist continues NZB Kiwi naming hoodooSydney filly Perfumist is still a certain starter in the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi.16 Feb 04:00 PM
RacingWhy Greased Lightnin could be the next big name in racingCo-trainer Scott Phelan sees him as a potential Derby contender.13 Feb 04:44 PM
Racing'Quite fit': Legarto ready for return after year-long breakCo-trainer Ken Kelso says Legarto has been busy on the water walker and treadmill.13 Feb 04:32 PM
New ZealandTakahē release to boost wild populationThe bird once thought to be extinct is beating the odds in the wild.13 Feb 02:20 AM
RacingRacing: Open-minded autumn for I Wish I WinTrainer: 'He’s sound, happy and healthy and wanting to be out there.'12 Feb 05:20 PM
New ZealandBarking mad? Nope, it’s just Bark in the ParkA popular event for animal lovers is back on in Tauranga.11 Feb 09:03 PM
RacingAtishu set to kick off farewell campaignTrainer Chris Waller is pleased with Atishu's early preparation and trials.11 Feb 05:34 PM
New ZealandWatch: Hundreds of dead eels discovered at Auckland’s Ōrākei BasinWater testing is being carried out.11 Feb 05:00 AM
Lifestyle‘You don’t do that to dogs!’: Woman accused of ‘cruel’ act against pet'I love my dog,' the owner protested10 Feb 11:17 PM
RacingSavaglee skips NZ’s richest race for Aussie campaignSavaglee’s brave defeat in the BCD Sprint was just enough to keep everybody happy.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA to pay $29,000 after flawed dismissal of volunteer coordinatorThe ERA ruled the dismissal process was unfair and disproportionate.08 Feb 02:00 AM
RacingWhy superstar mare Orchestral might miss the Herbie Dyke StakesThe $700,000 Herbie Dyke Stakes will feature at least seven Group 1 winners.04 Feb 04:32 PM
New ZealandKiwi translocation season to start with special visitor experienceTo date, 346 kiwi have been translocated from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.03 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘An easy $800’: Gisborne records 921 dog infringement noticesThere are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.03 Feb 03:18 AM
New ZealandEnd of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnoutSome vets had worked 60-hour weekends, from Friday evening to Monday morning.03 Feb 01:58 AM
World'Just amazing': Bus driver hailed a hero after house fire rescueA school bus driver launched a daring doggy rescue on a sub-zero morning.02 Feb 08:23 PM
RacingWillydoit strengthens NZ Derby credentialsWillydoit won more than a race at Ellerslie on Saturday.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDogs stuck on river sandbank saved by eagle-eyed local and waka ama crewThe wandering dogs probably ran from attacking wasps to become stranded. 31 Jan 04:07 AM
New ZealandJoy of Waikato orca sightings dampened by concerning behaviourThere were several orca sightings in the Waikato this month.29 Jan 06:00 PM
WorldCIA says Covid ‘more likely’ to have leaked from labVirus 'likely' leaked from Chinese lab rather than being transmitted by animals, CIA says.26 Jan 01:58 AM
EnvironmentFast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining planAllowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.25 Jan 02:52 AM
WorldWorld’s biggest iceberg on collision course with British islandFrozen mass known as A23a threatens penguin and seal colonies in South Georgia.23 Jan 08:09 PM
New ZealandRoaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacksA total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.23 Jan 01:52 AM
WorldFears dogs could be swept away by UK stormWinds of up to 90mph forecast as first storm of year makes landfall. 22 Jan 11:22 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay pet owners fear long journey for care as after-hours vet hub opens in HastingsDedicated Hastings vet clinic 'crucial for sustainability of the veterinary profession'.22 Jan 05:00 PM
RacingThe journey of Belclare: Mare returns for Westbury title defenceGroup 1 winner Skew Wiff steps up to 1400m after a strong Telegraph run.21 Jan 04:30 PM
RacingWhy trainer’s son holds secret advantage in $1m race at EllerslieTrainer Roydon Bergerson's filly Too Sweet is preparing in a rival stable.20 Jan 04:30 PM
RacingMick on Monday: Lisa Allpress faces career setback after freak accidentAllpress has 1956 NZ wins, with aims to be the first female jockey to reach 2000.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecond weekend whale stranding in South Island30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.18 Jan 08:58 PM
RacingWolfgang's $400k Wellington Cup triumph after years of near-missesWolfgang won the Wellington Cup by a length and a half at Trentham on Saturday.18 Jan 06:25 PM
New ZealandLate-night naked antics, chicken coop surprise for residentsBoth incidents occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning at around 2am.14 Jan 12:37 AM
WorldHeartwarming reunion: Man finds dog alive after Los Angeles wildfireWildfire forces LA residents to part with pets; shelters fill with animals.13 Jan 06:51 PM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightingsThe warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast. 10 Jan 09:46 PM
