New ZealandRetired champion greyhound mauledThe owners of Sammy, also known as Sergio, say they stopped counting when the vet bill reached $6000.06 Feb 06:01 AM
WorldWatch: Steer leads police and cowboys on chase in TexasVideo from a police officer's vehicle shows that a large steer got loose in Weatherford, Texas and led police on a chase that ended only when two cowboys on horseback joined the pursuit. Police say no one was injured, and the pursuit lasted almost two hours. One of the cowboys finally roped the steer to end its dash to freedom. Watch04 Feb 10:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Whales frolic in harbourVisitors to Auckland's waterfront were greeted to the sight of a family of killer whales frolicking in the harbour on Friday evening.04 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandPoisoning deaths: Warning to dog ownersAt least two dogs have died this week from eating the toxic berries of the Karaka tree.03 Feb 06:26 AM
LifestyleWatch: Baby camel rescued by hunterWatch: A baby camel trapped between rocks is freed by the efforts of a kind hunter.03 Feb 01:14 AM
LifestyleMan slammed for gangster tattoos on catA man obsessed with body art has turned his craft to his hairless cat, covering it in gangster-inspired tattoos.03 Feb 12:02 AM
LifestyleZoo Tales: Capybaras go swimmingAlthough we love swimming mostly in summer, capybara love the water no matter the season. Primate team leader Amy Robbins tells us why water is so important to the world’s largest rodent. Watch02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog rescued after years beside motorwayThree years ago Taryn Gibbs spotted a stray dog beside the Southwestern Motorway. That was the beginning of the mission to rescue "motorway girl".02 Feb 12:18 AM
New ZealandAlbatross chick on road to recoveryDunedin's newest celebrity albatross chick could be reunited with its parents as soon as tomorrow.01 Feb 05:34 PM
New ZealandProtected birds found with bullet holesFive birds protected under the Wildlife Act have been found shot dead near Little Barrier Island.01 Feb 04:07 AM
WorldOrangutan 'Tinder' used to find mateThe only hiccup so far: Upon being handed a tablet, 11-year-old Samboja immediately destroyed it.01 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandBaby monkey for Auckland ZooThe cute new addition arrived in the early hours of January 28.31 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleMother dolphin battles to save her calfHeartbreaking footage shows a mother dolphin trying desperately to save her calf from Japanese hunters who planned to sell the animals to aquariums.31 Jan 01:55 AM
TravelSaudi prince takes 80 falcons on flightA photo showing a flock of blindfolded falcons - believed to be owned by a Saudi prince - in the cabin of a passenger jet has gone viral today.31 Jan 01:51 AM
LifestyleConcerning link found between cats and Alzheimer'sA new report warns a parasite commonly found in cat faeces alters the chemistry of the human brain, making it fertile ground for Alzheimer's to take hold.30 Jan 01:30 AM
WorldMan killed by tiger in front of his familyA young man has been killed by a tiger in front of his horrified wife and child after entering the big cats' zoo enclosure.29 Jan 08:02 PM
LifestyleFive questions to ask yourself before getting your first petIt can be tempting to impulse-buy pets, especially when the cuteness factor is off the charts.29 Jan 07:00 PM
LifestyleDeath of owner big problem for petsThe death of Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher in late 2016 raised an important question for pet-owners: what happens to beloved animals when the owner dies?29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPups rescued from rubbish fateA couple of boxer-cross puppies have been plucked from a certain death at Northland dump where they'd been abandoned in a black rubbish bag.27 Jan 10:44 PM
LifestyleMusic that makes dogs relaxYou can ditch the classical music - research has found that your pooch prefers soft rock and reggae.26 Jan 09:41 PM
OpinionWatch NZH Local Focus: Otorohanga residents not impressed by dog control proposalsChanges in the way dog control services is funded splits opinion in Otorohanga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Jan 09:12 AM
WorldLion bit heads and legs of two keepersA lion has bitten two keepers as they bathed him in an enclosure in Japan.25 Jan 09:45 PM
New ZealandGirl's serious injuries after dog attackA 4-year-old girl has suffered serious facial injuries after being attacked by the family dog.25 Jan 05:05 AM
WorldWatch: Man slaps friendly monkey's faceAn astonishingly barbaric act of animal cruelty caught on camera has shocked animal advocates worldwide.24 Jan 09:42 PM
LifestyleWatch: Tourist feeds monkey then slaps it across the faceSource: Daily MailWatch24 Jan 09:39 PM
WorldAlligator with incredibly rare white skinAn unusual albino alligator with completely white skin has become the star attraction at a US theme park in Florida.24 Jan 08:38 PM
LifestyleZoo Tales: Baboon ice blocks It’s summer and to help their baboons cool down in the heat, Auckland Zoo gives them a giant ice block! Primate keepers Dave Robbins takes us in to the enclosure to set up the ice block and tells us a bit about these particular primates.Watch24 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Leonardo and Romeo, the horse riding catsMatakana may just have a new star attraction with cats Leonardo and his brother Romeo developing some unusual hobbies... Watch24 Jan 01:17 AM
New ZealandBaby giraffe takes first steps in publicWATCH: The calf, which was born premature, weighing 46.4kg, on New year's Eve, ventured out into the park on Sunday with mother Kiraka.23 Jan 09:47 PM
WorldWatch: 150 piglets saved by firefighters in RussiaA video posted by the Russian Emergency Ministry captures firefighters saving about 150 pigs and piglets from a barn fire in a Siberian village.22 Jan 10:50 PM
LifestyleFive tips for keeping your pet cool this summerWith record-breaking weather predicted this summer, it's important to make sure we're prepared and our pets are too.22 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMan in court for swallowing live goldfishA former bouncer who swallowed a live goldfish for a dare has been found guilty of animal cruelty.21 Jan 11:30 PM
